Polyvinylpyrrolidone

Stabilizer

SANHA and MUIS all classify this as halal.

Based on 2 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

2 authorities on record

2say Halal

Saying Halal2 of 2

SANHA

Status: Halaal

MUIS

MUIS Food Additive Listing (2016): Commercially produced from acetylene, hydrogen, formaldehyde and ammonia.

Why this verdict

E1201 is polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), a stabiliser and clarifying agent used in beverages and as a tablet binder. SANHA and MUIS both classify E1201 as halal. MUIS notes it is produced from acetylene, hydrogen, formaldehyde, and ammonia. E1201 is halal.

Common questions

Is E1201 halal?

Polyvinylpyrrolidone (E1201) is classified halal. SANHA and MUIS classify it as halal.

What is E1201 made from?

Polyvinylpyrrolidone (E1201) is produced synthetically.

Based on 2 cited authorities. Verdict may be revised as more positions are added.