Polydextrose (E1200)
Updated October 2, 2026
Polydextrose (E1200) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 3,176 products in our database, 1,414 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E1200
- E-number
- E1200
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 3,176 products (1,414 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Polydextrose
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Polydextrose.
Popular products with Polydextrose
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b NOVA 4 Polydextrose-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Polydextrose and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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a NOVA 4 How to spot Polydextrose on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Polydextrose?
In our database, Polydextrose most often appears in protein bars, snacks, frozen desserts and biscuits.
How many products contain Polydextrose?
3,176 published products on Foodmetria list Polydextrose, including 1,414 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.