Is Polyvinyl Alcohol Edible? Safety, Uses, and Your Digestive System
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognizes polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for specific food-contact applications. This water-soluble synthetic polymer is not a nutrient but is safely used as a non-digestible coating on food supplements and in edible films.
