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Glycerin

What is Glycerin?

Glycerin also known as glycerine or glycerol can be a natural or synthetic by product of various sources such as from the fermentation process of wine. [1] Glycerol also can be a by-product of bio diesel production (via the transesterification of vegetable oils). [2]

Uses

It is generally used for flavor purposes in food or a sugar substitute.


History

Unknown

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Glycerin


The percentage represents the approximate total number of food products from UPC Food Search's data that contain the ingredient, "Glycerin".
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

 Plant Sources, Other Natural Sources, Chemical (Synthetic) Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)

References
  1. Glycerin - Cooking Terms
  2. Glycerol -Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Coconut Glycerin
Glycerin USP
Glycerine
Glycerol
Humectant E422
Kosher Glycerine
Natural Glycerine
Sugar Glycerol
USP Glycerine
Vegetable Glycerin
Vegetable Glycerine
Vegetable Glycerol

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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