What is Glycerine?
Additives and sweeteners
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In short
Glycerine is a colourless, thick liquid with a sweet taste. Chemically, it is a sugar alcohol and binds water.
Why is it in the product?
Glycerine keeps foods moist and protects them from drying out. It also acts as a carrier for other ingredients.
Where is it found?
Glycerine (E 422) is found in products such as baked goods, confectionery and chewing gum.
Too much
Large amounts can cause diarrhoea.
Other names
E 422, Glycerol, Propan-1,2,3-triol, Glycerine, Glicerina, Glicerol
Source
EU Regulation 1333/2008; EFSA 2017
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