White to light tan-coloured solid. Polydextroses dissolve in water to give clear, colourless to straw-coloured solutions.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Polydextrose |
| European Union | Approved | Polydextroses |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Polydextrose |
| Afghanistan | Unknown | None |
| Philippines | Approved | Polydextroses A and N |
| Austria | Approved | Polydextroses |
| Belgium | Approved | Polydextroses |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Polydextroses |
| Cyprus | Approved | Polydextroses |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Polydextroses |
| Denmark | Approved | Polydextroses |
| Estonia | Approved | Polydextroses |
| Finland | Approved | Polydextroses |
| France | Approved | Polydextroses |
| Germany | Approved | Polydextroses |
| Greece | Approved | Polydextroses |
| Hungary | Approved | Polydextroses |
| Ireland | Approved | Polydextroses |
| Italy | Approved | Polydextroses |
| Latvia | Approved | Polydextroses |
| Lithuania | Approved | Polydextroses |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Polydextroses |
| Malta | Approved | Polydextroses |
| Netherlands | Approved | Polydextroses |
| Poland | Approved | Polydextroses |
| Portugal | Approved | Polydextroses |
| Romania | Approved | Polydextroses |
| Slovakia | Approved | Polydextroses |
| Slovenia | Approved | Polydextroses |
| Spain | Approved | Polydextroses |
| Sweden | Approved | Polydextroses |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Polydextroses |
| Australia | Approved | Polydextrose |
| New Zealand | Approved | Polydextrose |
E1200 - Polydextroses: Applications of gene technology are possible for the three starting substances of which the indigestible polydextrose is composed: glucose: from genetically modified maize; application of enzymes that were produced with GM microorganisms sorbitol: sugar alcohol; glucose as base material citric acid: production is possible with the aid of GM microorganisms, which also may receive nutrients from GM plants.
E1200 - Polydextroses: Polymer of glucose, with some sorbitol. Produced by heating dextrose (glucose) in the presence of sorbitol and citric acid. Humectant and modifying agent in baked foods, modified carbohydrates, confectionary, chocolate, jam, ice cream, low joule foods. Binds water and protects against freeze damage. Suitable for diabetics. Seems safe in small doses, can cause diarrhoea in large doses (90g per day), see warning in 967. Not to be used for babies or infants.
Polydextrose
Modified polydextroses
D-glucose polymer reaction product with citric acid and sorbitol
Dextro-glucose polymer reaction product with citric acid and sorbitol
Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
| Source |
|---|
| Codex Alimentarius |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) |
| UK Food Guide |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
| Supplier | Country | |
|---|---|---|
 | Bronson and Jacobs PTY. Limited | Australia |
 | Hawkins Watts | Australia and New Zealand |
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