YenzoWhat is E1204 (pullulan)?
E1204 is pullulan. In Appendix 1 of Circular 24/2019/TT-BYT the functions listed for it are glazing agent, thickener.
E1204Pullulan
E1204 is pullulan (INS 1204). In Circular 24/2019/TT-BYT it is listed in Appendix 1 with the functions: glazing agent, thickener.
Did you know? Pullulan is obtained by fermentation of a food-grade hydrolysed starch with non-genetically modified Aureobasidium pullulans.
- Code
- E1204 · INS 1204
- Group
- Glazing agent, 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 E1204 appears on labels
IngredientsIllustrative example
Wheat flour, vegetable oil, salt, sugar, glazing agent (1204), dried onion and garlic, pepper, natural colour (160a).
glazing agent (1204)glazing agent 1204E1204INS 1204On Vietnamese labels: Pullulan
Questions about pullulan
Is pullulan harmful?
In 2025 EFSA concluded that there is no need for a numerical ADI for pullulan (E 1204) and no safety concern for the currently reported uses and use levels. EFSA noted that individuals with a high level of exposure, principally from food supplements, may experience mild gastrointestinal symptoms; such symptoms (abdominal fullness, flatulence, bloating and cramping) may occur at doses of 10 g pullulan per day and greater.
Is E1204 permitted in Vietnam?
Yes. Pullulan (INS 1204) is listed in Appendix 1 of Circular 24/2019/TT-BYT, the list of additives permitted in food.
Other glazing agents
E1200Polydextrosevery lowE1201PolyvinylpyrrolidonelowE1203Polyvinyl alcohollowE1205Basic methacrylate copolymerlowE1206Neutral methacrylate copolymerlowE1207Anionic methacrylate copolymerlow
See all glazing agents →Updated 21 October 2026
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:e1204)
- Thông tư 24/2019/TT-BYT (văn bản hợp nhất 09/VBHN-BYT), Phụ lục 1
- EFSA Journal (2025). Re-evaluation of pullulan (E 1204) as a food additive and new application for its extension of use