Glycerol (Food Grade)
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Food Ingredients

Glycerol (Food Grade)

Premium food grade glycerol for humectant and sweetening applications. This versatile ingredient provides moisture retention, sweetness, and improved texture in food products while offering excellent solubility and safety profile for various food applications.

  • Versatile Humectant Properties
  • Natural Sweetening Agent
  • Superior Moisture Retention
  • Improved Texture Enhancement
  • Excellent Solubility
  • Professional Food Grade
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Technical Specifications

Chemical Name: Glycerol (Glycerin)
E Number: E422
CAS Number: 56-81-5
Chemical Formula: C₃H₈O₃
Molecular Weight: 92.09 g/mol
Physical State: Clear, viscous liquid
Solubility: Miscible with water and alcohols
Density: 1.26 g/cm³ (20°C)
Boiling Point: 290°C
Viscosity: 1412 cP (20°C)
Sweet Taste: 60% of sucrose
Packaging: 250kg drums, 25kg containers

Applications

Baked Goods
Confectionery
Beverages
Frozen Desserts
Dairy Products
Pharmaceutical
Processed Foods
Meat Products
Pet Food
Humectant Agent
Cosmetics
Natural Products

Industry-Specific Grades

DRAVYOM offers specialized glycerol grades tailored for specific applications, ensuring optimal humectant and sweetening performance across diverse food and pharmaceutical formulations.

Food Grade (FCC)
Purity: ≥99.5% Heavy Metals: ≤5 ppm Chlorides: ≤10 ppm Application: Food humectant
Pharmaceutical Grade (USP)
Purity: ≥99.5% Diethylene Glycol: ≤0.1% Aldehydes: ≤10 ppm Application: Pharmaceutical excipient
Kosher/Halal Grade
Certification: Kosher & Halal Source: Vegetable-derived Purity: ≥99.0% Application: Religious dietary
Cosmetic Grade
Purity: ≥99.5% Microbial Limits: Low Skin Safe: Tested Application: Personal care

Quality Standards

DRAVYOM's Glycerol is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols, meeting international food safety standards and regulatory requirements for consistent humectant and sweetening performance.

ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management
FCC & USP Grade Specifications
Superior Moisture Retention
High Purity Analysis
Vegetable-Derived Source
Natural Sweetening Properties
Certificate of Analysis
Sustainable Production

Advanced Chemical Properties & Performance

Food Grade Glycerol exhibits exceptional chemical properties essential for food applications. Its ultra-pure composition and precise humectant characteristics ensure reliable performance in demanding food processing and preservation applications.

Analytical Properties
Molecular Weight: 92.09 g/mol
Viscosity (20°C): 1410 cP
Boiling Point: 290°C
Solubility: Completely miscible with water
Physical Properties
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Density (20°C): 1.26 g/cm³
Melting Point: 18.2°C
Hygroscopicity: Highly hygroscopic
Food Performance
Humectant Activity: Excellent moisture retention
Usage Level: 1-5%
Sweetness: 60% of sucrose
Caloric Value: 4.32 kcal/g
Purity Specifications
Glycerol Content: ≥ 99.5%
Water Content: ≤ 0.5%
Ash Content: ≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals: ≤ 5 ppm
Stability Properties
Shelf Life: 24 months
Storage Temperature: 15-25°C
Chemical Stability: Excellent stability
Oxidation Resistance: Good resistance

Performance Characteristics

Detailed performance metrics demonstrate Food Grade Glycerol superiority in food applications with exceptional moisture retention, excellent solubility, and superior stability across diverse food formulations.

Moisture Retention

Property: Excellent humectant activity

Superior moisture binding
Sweetness

Level: 60% of sucrose sweetness

Natural sweet taste
Solubility

Property: Complete water miscibility

Excellent incorporation
Heat Stability

Resistance: Stable to 290°C

Process compatible
Natural Source

Origin: Plant-based or synthetic

Clean label ingredient
Multi-functional

Benefits: Humectant, sweetener, solvent

Versatile food ingredient

Safety Information

Food Grade Glycerol is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for food use at approved levels. Handle with standard food safety precautions, avoid direct contact with eyes. Use appropriate protective equipment and ensure good ventilation during handling.

GRAS Status
Food Safe
Standard Precautions

Storage & Handling

Store in original containers in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination. Ensure proper handling equipment due to high viscosity of liquid glycerol.

Cool storage (15-25°C)
Protect from moisture
Avoid direct sunlight
Keep containers sealed

Chemical Mechanisms & Reaction Pathways

Glycerol exhibits exceptional humectant properties through hydrogen bonding mechanisms, providing reliable moisture retention with excellent sweetening properties and antimicrobial effects in diverse food applications.

Hydrogen Bonding

Multiple hydroxyl groups form strong water interactions

Superior moisture binding and retention properties
Humectant Action

Absorbs and retains moisture from environment

Prevents food dehydration and maintains texture
Antimicrobial Activity

High concentrations inhibit microbial growth

Natural preservation through water activity reduction
Sweetening Effect

Provides approximately 60% sweetness of sucrose

Dual functionality as humectant and sweetener

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

Comprehensive regulatory approval ensures global food industry access with complete documentation packages supporting international humectant and food additive regulations.

FDA Approved

Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status for food humectant applications

EU Approved (E422)

European Union food additive approval for humectant applications

Natural Source

Derived from vegetable oils through hydrolysis

Global Approvals

Approved in over 100 countries for food and beverage use

Kosher & Halal

Certified for religious dietary compliance requirements

Complete Documentation

Certificates of Analysis, purity data, and safety specifications

Technical Support & Value-Added Services

DRAVYOM's humectant specialists provide comprehensive formulation support, application guidance, and technical services to optimize Glycerol performance in your specific moisture control applications.

Formulation Development
  • Moisture retention optimization and testing
  • Water activity control and validation
  • Sweetness balancing and flavor enhancement
  • Custom glycerol system development
Quality Assurance
  • Batch consistency verification and purity testing
  • Water content analysis and validation
  • Microbial stability assessment
  • Regulatory compliance documentation
Application Support
  • Process optimization for food manufacturing
  • Storage and handling best practices
  • Training for production teams
  • Troubleshooting moisture challenges
Supply Solutions
  • Flexible packaging options and sizes
  • Just-in-time delivery scheduling
  • Global distribution network access
  • Emergency supply arrangements

Environmental Impact & Sustainability

Our Glycerol production emphasizes environmental responsibility through sustainable vegetable oil sourcing, efficient processing, and comprehensive environmental stewardship for natural humectant production.

Sustainable Sourcing

Renewable vegetable oil-based production

Water Conservation

Efficient processing with water recycling systems

Byproduct Utilization

Glycerol recovery from biodiesel production

Biodegradable

Naturally biodegradable with minimal environmental impact

Green Chemistry

Environmentally friendly production processes

Renewable Resource

Plant-based renewable raw material sourcing

Manufacturing Excellence & Quality Control

DRAVYOM's specialized glycerol refinery employs advanced distillation and purification technology to ensure consistent Glycerol quality and humectant performance across all production batches.

Production Process

Advanced fractional distillation with multi-stage purification

Multi-stage refining for pharmaceutical-grade purity
Quality Testing

Comprehensive testing including purity, water content, and acidity

USP and Ph.Eur. specification compliance
Quality Systems

HACCP, GMP, and food-grade certified manufacturing

Continuous monitoring and validation protocols
Packaging Standards

Food-grade packaging with moisture protection

Extended shelf life preservation systems

Market Applications & Performance Data

Comprehensive food industry data demonstrating Glycerol effectiveness across diverse applications with quantified humectant performance metrics and moisture retention validation studies.

Bakery Products
Moisture Retention: 40% improvement in freshness retention Shelf Life: 30-50% extension of product freshness Texture: Enhanced softness and flexibility
Confectionery
Water Activity: Reduces aw to 0.6-0.8 for stability Sweetness: Provides 60% sucrose equivalent sweetness Crystallization: Prevents sugar crystallization
Beverages
Mouthfeel: Enhanced body and smoothness perception Stability: Improved emulsion stability Processing: Compatible with thermal processing

DRAVYOM Competitive Advantages

Superior Purity

Consistently exceeds USP specifications with exceptional quality control

Reliable Supply

Guaranteed availability through sustainable vegetable oil sourcing

Humectant Expertise

Specialized team provides moisture control system development

Quality Assurance

Comprehensive certificates with purity data and pharmaceutical compliance

Global Standards

International compliance with food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic regulations

Partnership Approach

Collaborative relationships with manufacturers across multiple industries