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Glycerol (E422)

Can Eat 0

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It is sweet in taste.

Usage Tips

  1. It can be used as a filler in low-fat foods such as cookies.
  2. It is used in flexible coatings on sausages and cheeses.
  3. It is also used in liquors and vodka, marshmallows, soft drinks, desserts and ice cream.

Common names and forms

  1. Emulsifier (INS 422)
  2. Emulsifiers 422
  3. Glycerin (E 422)
  4. Glycerol (INS 422)
  5. Humectant (422)
  6. Humectant: Glycerol
  7. Humectants (INS 422)
  8. Permitted Emulsifying & Stabilizing Agents (INS 422)
  9. Solvent (Glycerol E422)
  10. Sweetener {Glycerol (INS 422)}

Description

Glycerol 422 is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid. For human consumption, it is classified as a sugar alcohol. It has three hydrophilic hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature. Due to its hygroscopic properties, it helps to keep food moist and even extends shelf life of a product. It is also found in many lipids. It serves as a humectant, solvent and sweetener, and it may also help to preserve foods. 

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