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  "id": "https://foodadditiveindex.com/additives/polyethylene-glycol",
  "slug": "polyethylene-glycol",
  "name": "Polyethylene glycol",
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  "functional_class": "Emulsifier",
  "summary": "Polyethylene glycol is a carrier and glazing agent used in coatings, tablets and some confectionery.",
  "derivation_summary": "Made by polymerising petroleum-derived ethylene oxide. The chain length determines whether the product is a liquid or a wax.",
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            "name": "Water-based flavoured drinks, including \"sport,\" “energy,” or \"electrolyte\" drinks and particulated drinks"
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          },
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      "name": "Codex General Standard for Food Additives (CXS 192-1995)",
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  "citation_policy": "Cite as: Food Additive Index, \"Polyethylene glycol\", https://foodadditiveindex.com/additives/polyethylene-glycol. This site reports regulatory status and does not rate additives.",
  "generated_at": "2026-09-08T00:09:38.629Z"
}