Glycerin

Description

Glycerin:
Glycerin is a three-factor alcohol that dissolves in water and ethanol at any ratio due to its hydrogen bond; But it is very insoluble in other solvents. Glycerol is sweet, clear, colorless, odorless and viscous with molecular formula: C3H8O3

Application :
In foods and beverages, glycerol acts as a solvent and sweetener, as well as helping to preserve foods. It is used as a bulking agent in commercial low-fat foods (eg, cookies) and as a thickening agent in liqueurs.
As glycerin is used in foods and is also classified as a carbohydrate by the US Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) brand of carbohydrates contains all of the calorie nutrients except protein and fat. Glycerol has the same caloric density as table sugar.
Glycerin can be produced artificially, it is a colorless and odorless syrup that has a sweet taste. Glycerin in food is classified as a carbohydrate by the US Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the US Food and Drug Administration and has the same caloric density as sugar, although it has less effect on blood sugar. It is non-toxic and is intended for human consumption in small amounts.