E422 — Glycerol

Used as: Humectant

Why is it used?

Glycerol is used in food as humectant.

EU status

Authorised as a food additive in the EU (Regulation 1333/2008).

How it appears on a label

• “E422”
• “Glycerol”
• “glycerine”
• “glycerin”

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