Refined Vegetable Glycerine 99.5%

99.5% Vegetable Glycerine – Food Grade, E 422 Additive

We offer refined vegetable glycerine with a purity of 99.5%. This product is approved as a food additive (E 422). It is derived from GMO-free sources and is fragrance-free. Glycerine is obtained from oils and fats and is a by-product of biodiesel production. It is a clear, nearly colourless liquid with a honey-like viscosity that varies depending on temperature.

Applications & Typical Uses

Vegetable glycerine is hygroscopic – it draws moisture from the surrounding environment and helps prevent products from drying out. This makes it a reliable humectant, particularly in food and cosmetics. It is also widely used across industries as a carrier, plasticiser or stabiliser – especially in food and cosmetics manufacturing. Thanks to its high purity, it is ideal for formulations where quality, functionality, and process safety are paramount.

Vegetable glycerine 99.5 % is used in numerous professional applications:

Glycerine in the Food Industry

Glycerine (E 422) is used in many ways in food production. It primarily serves as a humectant, carrier, and texturiser. Thanks to its high purity, strong water-binding capacity, and mildly sweet flavour, it is especially suitable for demanding formulations in industrial processing:

• Humectant: Retains moisture in food products and prevents them from drying out. For example, it keeps baked goods like bread and cake fresher for longer and gives dried fruits such as dates or figs a juicy texture.
• Mild Sweetness with Functionality: With about 60% of the sweetness of table sugar, glycerine imparts a subtle sweetness. It is metabolised more slowly than sugar and thus has a gentler effect on blood sugar levels. Common in chewing gum, reduced-sugar products, and liqueurs.
• Consistency Stabiliser: Prevents sugar crystallisation in sweets such as chocolates, pralines or fruit gums, thereby maintaining their texture.
• Texture Enhancer: Contributes to a soft, creamy mouthfeel in ice cream, protein bars, or meat products.
• Carrier and Solvent: Ensures even distribution of flavours, colours, and additives in drinks, sweets, and ready meals.
• Emulsion Stabiliser: Increases viscosity and supports the stability of emulsions. Helps to stabilise sauces, dressings, and creams; regulates the flow of liqueurs and syrups.
• Shelf-life Extender: By binding free water, it inhibits microbial growth. This can extend shelf life, particularly in combination with other preservatives.
• Plasticiser & Adhesion Promoter: Maintains flexibility and improves adhesion in protective coatings – e.g. sausage casings, cheese rinds or gelatine coatings.

Glycerine in Cosmetics Manufacturing

Glycerine 99.5% is a proven ingredient in skincare and haircare. Thanks to its high purity, excellent skin compatibility, and versatile properties, it is used in a wide range of cosmetic formulations:

• Humectant: Binds water both in the product and on the skin's surface, reducing moisture loss.
• Haircare: Enhances combability and gives hair a soft, smooth, and shiny appearance.
• Skincare: Supports skin hydration, promotes smooth texture, and helps keep skin supple.
• Auxiliary in Fragrance Oils & Flavours: Serves as a solvent to evenly distribute oil- or alcohol-soluble components.
• Solubiliser: Easily mixes with water and alcohol, making it ideal for stabilising other ingredients in cosmetic formulas.
• Viscosity Modifier: Adjusts product thickness – formulations can be made more fluid or more viscous as required.

Glycerine in Creative Applications

In creative settings, glycerine is used in many ways – for example, to preserve watercolours and keep them pliable, preventing premature drying. It also acts as a moisture-binding agent in homemade craft glues, modelling pastes, and bubble solutions. Furthermore, glycerine works as a plasticiser for bio-based films, improving their flexibility and durability – ideal for sustainable packaging or DIY projects.

We also offer Glycerin in 86,5 %. technically it is easier to handle because of its lower melting point and low viscosity.

Further information

Glycerine is heavier than water, 1 litre has a weight of approx. 1.25 kg. Excessive consumption can have a laxative effect.

Buy Bulk Vegetable Glycerine from DistrEbution

Our 99.5% vegetable glycerine is available in various pack sizes – from small units to canisters and drums for industrial processing. It is ideal for manufacturers, laboratories, and processors with flexible needs. Larger volumes, including pallet-scale orders, are available on request. Need a tailored solution or looking to purchase regularly in bulk? Don’t hesitate to contact us – we’re happy to help you find the right option.