Methacrylate copolymer explained

Methacrylate copolymers are a group of polymeric compounds used as food additives. The E numbers are E1205, E1206, and E1207, depending on whether the substance is basic, neutral, or anionic, respectively.

Uses

The basic form is used as a glazing agent in solid food supplements and in solid foods for special medical purposes (FSMPs).^[1]

The neutral form is used as a glazing agent in solid food supplements and solid FSMPs.^[2]

The anionic form is used as a glazing agent in solid food supplements and solid FSMPs. Sodium lauryl sulfate, a non-authorised ingredient, was found to be present in some samples.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Scientific Opinion on the use of Basic Methacrylate Copolymer as a food additive . EFSA Journal . 2010 . 8 . 2 . 1513 . 10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1513 .
2. Scientific Opinion on the safety of neutral methacrylate copolymer for the proposed uses as a food additive . EFSA Journal . 2010 . 8 . 7 . 1655 . 10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1655 . free .
3. Scientific Opinion on the safety of anionic methacrylate copolymer for the proposed uses as a food additive . EFSA Journal . 2010 . 8 . 7 . 1656 . 10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1656 .