Polyvinyl Alcohol
What is Polyvinyl Alcohol?
Polyvinyl alcohol is a synthetic polymer, meaning it's a man-made substance created from smaller repeating units. It is not found in nature and is produced through a chemical process involving polyvinyl acetate.
Is Polyvinyl Alcohol vegan?
Polyvinyl Alcohol is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Polyvinyl Alcohol a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Polyvinyl Alcohol used for?
Manufacturers use polyvinyl alcohol primarily as a film-forming agent and a thickener.
Is Polyvinyl Alcohol safe?
Polyvinyl alcohol is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use polyvinyl alcohol primarily as a film-forming agent and a thickener. It helps create edible films or coatings for certain food products, and can also be used to improve texture and consistency.
Health notes
Polyvinyl alcohol is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated it, and it is permitted in many countries. Evidence does not indicate significant health concerns at typical consumption levels.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Polyvinyl Alcohol
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