Ingredient

Glycerol

Common Name
Glycerol, glycerin, or glycerine
Presence in Nature
Chemical Formula

C3H8O3

Description

Glycerol is a simple polyol compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic.  Glycerol is generally obtained from plant and animal sources where it occurs as tryglycerides. Typical sources include soybeans and palm, and animal-derived tallow. 

Common Uses

Food and beverage industries, pharmaceuticals, and metabolism

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