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  • Glycerol is a 3-carbon sugar alcohol that forms the backbone of triglycerides. It is stored in most human tissues and is released following lipolysis.
  • Glycerol is present in foods as a component of dietary fats derived from plants (e.g., soybeans) or animals (e.g., tallow). It is safe for human consumption.
  • Glycerol (Labelled as E422) is added to manufactured foods and drinks as an emulsifier, humectant, sweetener, low-energy filler or thickening agent, and preservative.
  • Glycerol is also used in the pharmaceutical industry to make soaps, toothpaste, cough syrups, creams and lotions.
  • Pure glycerol exists as a clear and very viscous non-hazardous liquid that is highly soluble in water.

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