E1200Polydextrose

E1200 is polydextrose (INS 1200). In Circular 24/2019/TT-BYT it is listed in Appendix 1 with the functions: bulking agent, glazing agent, humectant, stabilizer, thickener.

Code: E1200 · INS 1200
Group: Bulking agent, Glazing agent, Humectant, Stabilizer, Thickener

In Vietnam✓ PermittedOn the list of permitted additives — Circular 24/2019, Appendix 1

Risk level on the Yenzo Scalevery low?Based on the Open Food Facts additives taxonomy

How E1200 appears on labels

IngredientsIllustrative example

Wheat flour, vegetable oil, salt, sugar, bulking agent (1200), dried onion and garlic, pepper, natural colour (160a).

bulking agent (1200)bulking agent 1200E1200INS 1200On Vietnamese labels: Polydextrose

Questions about polydextrose

What is E1200 (polydextrose)?

E1200 is polydextrose. In Appendix 1 of Circular 24/2019/TT-BYT the functions listed for it are bulking agent, glazing agent, humectant, stabilizer, thickener.

Is polydextrose harmful?

In 2021 EFSA concluded that there is no need for a numerical ADI for polydextrose (E 1200) and that there is no safety concern at the reported uses and use levels. EFSA agreed with the SCF and JECFA that the laxative effect should be taken into account when setting use levels; the mean laxative threshold is 90 g per person per day or 50 g as a single dose.

Is E1200 permitted in Vietnam?

Yes. Polydextrose (INS 1200) is listed in Appendix 1 of Circular 24/2019/TT-BYT, the list of additives permitted in food.

Other bulking agents

E462Ethyl cellulosevery low E464Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulosevery low E466Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)very low E903Carnauba waxvery low E953Isomaltvery low E965Maltitolvery low

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Updated 21 October 2026

How Yenzo scores

Sources (3)

Open Food Facts additives taxonomy (Yenzo's table cites no EFSA opinion for this code). Open Food Facts additives taxonomy, https://github.com/openfoodfacts/openfoodfacts-server/blob/main/taxonomies/additives.txt (entry en:e1200)
Thông tư 24/2019/TT-BYT (văn bản hợp nhất 09/VBHN-BYT), Phụ lục 1
EFSA Journal (2021). Re-evaluation of polydextrose (E 1200) as a food additive

Information only, not medical advice. The risk level is the additive's class in Yenzo's open scoring method, based on the cited source.