Polyvinylpyrrolidone (E1201)
Updated October 2, 2026
Polyvinylpyrrolidone (E1201) is a food additive in the “emulsifiers & thickeners” group. It appears in 83 products in our database, 16 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E1201
- E-number
- E1201
- Function
- Emulsifiers & thickeners
- Found in
- 83 products (16 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Polyvinylpyrrolidone
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Polyvinylpyrrolidone.
Popular products with Polyvinylpyrrolidone
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NOVA 4 How to spot Polyvinylpyrrolidone on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Polyvinylpyrrolidone?
In our database, Polyvinylpyrrolidone most often appears in dietary supplements, vitamin supplements, vitamins and gezondheid.
How many products contain Polyvinylpyrrolidone?
83 published products on Foodmetria list Polyvinylpyrrolidone, including 16 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.