Glycerine (Glycerol) – Food/Pharma Grade

$299.00

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$299.00

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Glycerine (Glycerol) – Food/Pharma Grade E422

Product Overview

Glycerine (also known as glycerol) is a clear, colourless, and odourless viscous liquid with a sweet taste. Classified as E422 in the Codex Alimentarius, it is a safe, versatile food-grade ingredient that also meets pharmaceutical standards. Glycerine is highly soluble in water and has excellent humectant, sweetening, and stabilising properties, making it an essential ingredient in a wide range of food and beverage applications.

Key Properties

  • Chemical Name: Propane-1,2,3-triol
  • E-Number: E422
  • Form: Clear viscous liquid
  • Odour/Taste: Sweet, odourless
  • Purity: ≥ 99.5% (food/pharma grade)
  • Solubility: Fully miscible with water, soluble in alcohol
  • Origin: Vegetable-derived (commonly from plant oils)

Shelf Life: 24 months when stored properly in a cool, dry place

 

Applications in Food & Beverage Production

  • Glycerine is widely used in the food, beverage, confectionery, and nutraceutical industries. Common applications include:

Humectant:

  • Retains moisture in products to prevent drying out.
  • Used in baked goods, cakes, and icing to maintain softness and extend shelf life.

Sweetener:

  • Provides a mild sweetness (about 60% of sucrose’s sweetness) without crystallisation.
  • Suitable for reduced-sugar or sugar-free formulations.

Solvent & Carrier:

  • Dissolves and disperses flavourings, colours, and botanical extracts evenly.
  • Used in herbal tinctures, syrups, and flavour concentrates.

Texturiser & Softener:

  • Improves mouthfeel and texture in confectionery, chewing gum, and protein bars.
  • Prevents sugar crystallisation in candies and fudge.

Preservative Action:

  • Inhibits microbial growth by lowering water activity in foods such as dried fruits and jams.

Specialty Uses:

  • Beverage ingredient for texture and sweetness in liqueurs, soft drinks, and energy drinks.
  • Essential in pharmaceutical syrups and lozenges (dual food-pharma application).

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