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Glycerine (glycerol) is a colourless, odourless liquid. As a food additive, it is labelled as E number E422.
It has a viscous structure and a mild, sweet taste. It is around 75% as sweet as sucrose, but has a similar calorie density.
Glycerine is valued by food and beverage formulators primarily for its humectant properties. This underpins its role as a preservative and texture enhancer – it can improve smoothness and softness and prevent sugar crystallisation.
Its molecular structure also gives it value as a stabiliser and a solvent for food colouring and flavours.
• Alcoholic beverages
• Juices
• Soft drinks
• Sport drinks
• Baked goods: cakes, pastries
• Confectionery: sweets, chocolate, chewing gum
• Dairy products: ice cream
• Dried fruits and vegetables
• Flavourings and extracts
• Jams and preserves
• Sauces, dressings and syrups
• Soups, spices and seasonings
• Oral liquids, syrups and elixirs
• Softgel capsules
• Protein bars and gels
• Hydration and rehydration formulations
Our BRCGS-certificated Food & Beverage division has over 25 years’ experience supplying customers across the UK and Europe with high-quality, essential ingredients and additives, including food grade glycerine.
Through our Functional division, we also supply glycerine in technical grade format for industrial manufacturing and processing applications.
Please note: We are unable to sell chemicals to members of the public.