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Diglycerin

Low concern

Diglycerin is a polyol related to glycerol; metabolized similarly. Generally considered low risk at food-use levels.

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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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