Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (E1202)
Updated October 2, 2026
Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (E1202) is a food additive in the “emulsifiers & thickeners” group. It appears in 55 products in our database, 32 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E1202
- E-number
- E1202
- Function
- Emulsifiers & thickeners
- Found in
- 55 products (32 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone.
Popular products with Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone
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NOVA 4 How to spot Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone?
In our database, Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone most often appears in dietary supplements, vitamins, multivitamin and mineral supplements and vitamin supplements.
How many products contain Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone?
55 published products on Foodmetria list Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone, including 32 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.