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Confectioners Glaze

What's is Confectioner's Glaze?

Confectioner's Glaze which is also known as pharmaceutical glaze, resinous glaze, pure food glaze and natural glaze is an alcohol based solution.

Product Uses

This is used by the drug and nutritional supplement industry as a coating material for tablets and capsules. It serves to improve the product's appearance, extend shelf life and protect it from moisture. It also serves to mask unpleasant odors and aid in the swallowing of tablets. [1]


History

Unknown

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Confectioners Glaze


The percentage represents the approximate total number of food products from UPC Food Search's data that contain the ingredient, "Confectioners Glaze".
The data is calculated from UPC Food Search's product data only, and is not meant to reflect all food products regionally or globally.

Source(s) Derived From

 Other Natural Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Pharmaceutical Glaze - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Certified Confectioners Glaze
Corn Protein Glaze
Pharmaceutical Coating
Pharmaceutical Glaze
Resinous Glaze

Color Key - (Click/Tap to View) Dash

  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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