Glycerin (Food) E422

E422 (Glycerol) or glycerin is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid with a sweet taste and is generally non-toxic. E422 (Glycerol) is commonly used in the food industry as a sweetener and moisturizer, as well as in pharmaceutical formulations.

Uses of Glycerin

Glycerin, also known as glycerol, is a colorless, odorless, and sweet liquid organic compound derived from animal and vegetable fats. At room temperature, it has a syrupy consistency and is used in many different applications.

Food and Beverage

  • Moisturizer, Solvent, and Sweetener: Used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener.
  • Preservation: Helps in preserving foods.
  • Ice Cream: Improves the texture in ice cream.
  • Low-Fat Foods: Used as a filler in low-fat foods and as a thickener in liqueurs.
  • Sugar Substitute: Can be used as a sugar substitute. Its sweetness is equivalent to 60% of sucrose, has the same calorie content as table sugar, but does not raise blood sugar levels.

Medical

  • Cough Syrups: Used in cough syrups.
  • Diabetes: Found in topical ointments for diabetes.
  • Constipation: Used as a suppository for constipation.

Personal Care

  • Solvent and Lubricant: Used as a solvent and lubricant.
  • Products: Found in many toothpaste, mouthwashes, skincare products, shaving creams, and hair care products.

Other

  • Soap Making: Used as a secondary ingredient in soap making.
  • Candle Making: Used in candle making.
  • Hookah Tobacco: Acts as a moisture-retaining agent in hookah tobacco.
  • Cattle Ketosis: Used as a treatment for ketosis in cattle.
  • Laxative for Animals: Used as a laxative in animals.
  • Ink and Stain Removal: Prevents drying of tough stains like ink and helps in removing them.
  • Dynamite Production: Used in the manufacture of dynamite.
  • Freezing Point Depression: Has the property of delaying freezing.

Mono Propylene Glycol

Mono propylene glycol is a clear, colorless solvent with low volatility and high purity that is miscible with water, alcohol, and ether. It is particularly suitable for cosmetic applications. It is neutral and hygroscopic.

Uses

Propane-1,2-diol, also known as propylene glycol, has the chemical formula C₃H₈O₂. It is a colorless, odorless, and viscous liquid, classified as a synthetic organic compound and a diol. It can mix with a wide range of solvents such as water, acetone, and chloroform.

Food

  • Baked Goods: Commonly used in formulations for baked goods.
  • Food Moisturizer, Solvent, and Sweetener: Used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in foods.
  • Freezer Lubrication: Used in the lubrication of freezer machinery.

Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic

  • Oral Products: Found in mouthwashes, toothpaste, ointments, skin creams, shampoos, and perfumes.
  • Cosmetic Products: Used as a preservative and emulsifier in cosmetic products.
  • Fragrance Extraction: Used to dissolve fragrances and extract active ingredients from natural extracts.

Industrial

  • Polyurethane and Polyester Resins: Important raw material in the production of polyurethane plastics and polyester resins.
  • Tobacco Industry: Used in the tobacco industry.
  • Antifreeze and Coolants: Used in antifreeze and cooling fluids.
  • Lubricant: Used as a lubricant in machinery.

Other Uses of Propylene Glycol

  • Artificial Tears and Contact Lens Solutions: Used in artificial tears and contact lens solutions.
  • Plumbing Winterization: Used to winterize plumbing systems in empty structures.
  • Steam Irons: Used in steam irons.
  • Electronic Device Coolants: Used as a coolant in some electronic devices.

Sorbitol E420

Sorbitol; It is a food additive in liquid form with E code (E 420). It has the ability to increase the absorption of vitamins B12, B1, and C. It is used in the confectionery sector because it has wax and moisturising properties.

Sorbitol, which is also used as a flavouring agent, does not undergo decomposition. It is used in the confectionery sector due to its waxing and moisturising properties and its ability to increase the absorption of vitamins B12, B1 and C. It is a stabiliser, low calorie sweetener and bulking agent.

Uses of Sorbitol E420

  • Confectionery: used as sweetener and humectant in confectionery.
  • Chewing gums: used as a sweetener in sugar-free chewing gums.
  • It is used as a sweetener in foods suitable for diet and diabetics.
  • Used as a sweetener and moisturiser in toothpastes.
  • Used as a moisturiser in cosmetic products.

E421 is the food additive code. Mannitol is naturally found in some fruits (apples, pears, peaches), but can also be produced artificially.

Properties of Mannitol

  • Sweetener: Mannitol is about 60% as sweet as sugar, but does not significantly raise blood sugar. Therefore, it can be a suitable alternative sweetener for dieters and diabetics.
  • Low Calorie: Mannitol contains significantly fewer calories than sugar.
  • Bulking Agent: Mannitol is used as a bulking agent in some foods. In this way, it can help provide a fuller feeling with fewer calories.
  • Laxative Effect: Mannitol can have a laxative (mild laxative) effect by stimulating the intestines. Therefore, it can be used in the treatment of constipation.

Uses of E421

  • Food Industry: It is used as a sweetener and bulking agent in confectionery, chewing gum, dietary and diabetic foods.
  • Pharmaceutical Industry: It can be used as flavouring and bulking agent in medicines, as well as diuretic and brain pressure reducer.
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