[Glycerin supply and procurement] Glycerin has these functions as a food additive

Glycerin (glycerol), the national standard is called glycerin, colorless , odorless, sweet in taste, clear and viscous liquid in appearance, and is an organic substance. Glycerin has a wide range of uses and plays a role as various additives in the food industry. Let’s take a look at the suppliers of glycerin below.

Glycerin has the following functions as a food additive:

1. Glycerin can be used as a moisture retaining agent and emulsifier, and can be used in various foods. Production requires moderate use.

2. Glycerin is a carrier solvent (used for spices, pigments, non-water-soluble preservatives, etc.); it can be used to synthesize food spices, but cannot be used for pasteurized milk, sterilized milk, and fermented milk. , Cream, vegetable oils and fats, animal fats (lard, beef tallow, fish oil and other animal fats), anhydrous butter, anhydrous milk fat, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, frozen vegetables, fresh edible fungi and algae, frozen edible fungi and Algae, raw grains, rice, wheat flour, multigrain flour, edible starch, fresh meat, fresh aquatic products, fresh eggs, sugar, honey, salt and salt substitute products, infant formula, drinking natural mineral water, drinking purified water, other drinking Water, because our country does not allow the addition of flavorings and flavors to these foods.

3. Thickeners (used in beverages, wine preparation, etc.);

4. Plasticizers (candy, desserts, meat products); sweeteners.