Polyethylene glycol (E1521)
Updated October 2, 2026
Polyethylene glycol (E1521) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 146 products in our database, 57 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E1521
- E-number
- E1521
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 146 products (57 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Polyethylene glycol
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Polyethylene glycol.
Popular products with Polyethylene glycol
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Popular products from the same categories that don't list Polyethylene glycol and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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a NOVA 1 How to spot Polyethylene glycol on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Polyethylene glycol?
In our database, Polyethylene glycol most often appears in dietary supplements, vitamins, vitamin supplements and gezondheid.
How many products contain Polyethylene glycol?
146 published products on Foodmetria list Polyethylene glycol, including 57 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.