Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (PVPP)
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Insoluble cross-linked resin specifically binding tannic polyphenols to permanently prevent cold chill-haze in packaged beers.
Official Category: Bleaching Agent & Processing Aid (표백제·가공보조제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved insoluble polyphenol stabilizer for wine/beer
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA approved chill-haze preventing adsorbent
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
EFSA authorized under E1202
Commonly Found Foods
Commercial bottled beers (haze prevention)white wine stabilizing
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Silica gel xerogel✓ Brewer's Clarex enzyme
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