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Diglycerin
Diglycerin
Low concern
Diglycerin is a polyol related to glycerol; metabolized similarly. Generally considered low risk at food-use levels.
Found in
4 products
What it is
Diglycerol, a humectant and solvent formed from two glycerol molecules; used in cosmetics and some food applications.
Humectant/moisture retention agent; flavor solvent in some applications.
What regulators actually say
"Glycerin (glycerol) is GRAS as a multipurpose food additive (humectant, solvent, sweetener)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Glycerin and related polyols are GRAS for use as humectants
European Union — EFSA
Glycerol (E 422) authorized; diglycerin used in limited food applications
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