Glycerol

Glycerol is a common ingredient found in many food products. It is a clear, sweet-tasting liquid that can come from plant sources like soybeans or can be made synthetically in a lab. You might also see it listed on food labels under its other name, glycerin.

To make glycerol, it can be extracted from plant oils through a process called hydrolysis. This process breaks down the oils into glycerol and fatty acids. Alternatively, glycerol can be produced synthetically from propylene, a compound derived from natural gas or vegetable oil. The end result is a versatile ingredient used in various food and beverage applications.

Glycerol is added to foods for different reasons, such as to help retain moisture, improve texture, or even enhance flavor. You can find it in items like baked goods, processed meats, beverages, dairy products, and more. Its ability to attract and hold onto water makes it useful in preventing foods from drying out and extending their shelf life.

Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Glycerol

Fibre One 90 Calorie Birthday Cake Squares
Fibre One 90 Calorie Chocolate Fudge Brownie Bars
Fibre One 90 Calorie Cinnamon Drizzle Squares
Fibre One 90 Calorie Lemon Drizzle Square Bars
Fibre One 90 Calorie Milk Chocolate Popcorn Bars
Fibre One 90 Calorie Peanut Butter Popcorn Bars
Fibre One 90 Calorie Salted Caramel Square Bars
Kingsmill Blueberry Cheesecake Buttermilk Pancakes
Sainsbury's Blueberry Pancakes, Taste the Difference
Cadbury Boost Glucose

Bounty Bounty Dark
Bounty Bounty Milk Chocolate Bar
Cadbury Brunch Bar Chocolate Chip
Cadbury Brunch Bar Peanut
Cadbury Brunch Bar Raisin
Fibre One Calorie Chocolate Fudge Brownie Squares
Fibre One Calorie Cookies & Cream Drizzle Squares
Fibre One Calorie Salted Caramel Bars
Fibre One Calorie Salted Caramel Drizzle Squares
Alpen Caramel & Chocolate Cereal Bars
Cadbury Caramel Cake Bars
Deli Kitchen Carb Lite Wraps
Tesco Chicken & Bacon Wrap
Tesco Chicken Caesar Wrap
Cadbury Choc Chip Brunch Bar