GLYCERINE

Description

Glycerine is a simple, colorless, odorless, viscous polyol that is widely used in pharmaceuticals. Glycerol has 3 groups -OH so it dissolves well in water. Most fats have ribs from glycerol, also called triglycerides. Glycerine is sweet and low toxicity.

Application
In the food industry

In food and beverage, glycerine is used as a moisturizer, sweetener, preservative. It is also used as a filler in low-fat products such as pastries. Glycerine and water are used to preserve some types of leaves.

As a substitute for sugar, glycerine contains about 27 calories in a teaspoon (sugar contains 20) and has a sweet taste similar to sucrose, but it does not increase blood sugar nor cause cavities. As for the food additive, glycerine is also called E422.

Glycerine is also used to produce mono- and di-glycerides, which are used as emulsifiers, as well as polyglycerols in the production of fats and margarines.

It is also used as a moisturizer (along with propylene glycol labeled E1520 or E422) in the production of Snus, a smokeless tobacco product in the swollen style.

When used in foods, glycerine is classified by the American Dietetic Association as a carbohydrate. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies carbohydrates as energy-producing nutrients, excluding proteins and fats. Glycerine has a caloric content equivalent to sugar, but low glycemic index and other metabolites in the body so it is accepted as a substitute for sugar by dieticians.

1. In the food industry
In food and beverage, glycerine is used as a moisturizer, sweetener, preservative. It is also used as a filler in low-fat products such as pastries. Glycerine and water are used to preserve some types of leaves.
As a substitute for sugar, glycerine contains about 27 calories in a teaspoon (sugar contains 20) and has a sweet taste similar to sucrose, but it does not increase blood sugar nor cause cavities. As for the food additive, glycerine is also called E422.
Glycerine is also used to produce mono- and di-glycerides, which are used as emulsifiers, as well as polyglycerols in the production of fats and margarines.
It is also used as a moisturizer (along with propylene glycol labeled E1520 or E422) in the production of Snus, a smokeless tobacco product in the swollen style.
When used in foods, glycerine is classified by the American Dietetic Association as a carbohydrate. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies carbohydrates as energy-producing nutrients, excluding proteins and fats. Glycerine has a caloric content equivalent to sugar, but low glycemic index and other metabolites in the body so it is accepted as a substitute for sugar by dieticians.
2. Pharmaceutical and personal care applications
Glycerine is also used in medicine, pharmaceuticals and personal care. It is mainly used as a lubricant and moisturizer. It is also used in allergy-fighting, cough syrup, toothpaste, mouthwash, skin care products, shaving creams, hair care products, soap.
Glycerine is an essential ingredient in soap made from glycerol derivatives and fatty acids such as castor oil, cocoa butter, soap from animal fats, sugar cane or sodium sulfate laureth. Some essential oils and flavors will be added to create the smell. These soaps are intended for people with sensitive skin who are prone to allergies due to its moisturizing properties.
Glycerine is also used in laxatives to stimulate the anal mucosa and produce hyperomotic effects.
3. Antifreeze
Like ethylene glycol and propylene glycol, glycerine forms strong hydrogen bonds to water molecules, reducing the hydrogen bonding between water molecules. This prevents the formation of ice crystals unless the temperature drops significantly. The lowest condensation temperature can be achieved at -37.8 ° C, corresponding to 60-70% of glycerine in water.
4. Intermediate chemicals
Glycerine used for the production of nitroglycerin or glycerol trinitrate (GTN) is an essential component of smokeless gunpowder and some other types of explosives, it is also used in some breast-tightening drugs.