Description
-Glycerin’s uses are many, but its greatest value is its versatility as an ingredient in food products being able to act as a preservative that holds onto the fresh baked feeling long after it has come out of the oven.
– It is safe to consume and is often added to thicken food and beverages. It is clear in appearance which doesn’t change the final product color. It has a natural sweet taste which makes it an ideal sugar substitute.
– Glycerin is a good humectant (able to retain water) which is an important quality for food to maintain its moisture content and not dry out.
– Glycerin is also the third most used ingredients in cosmetics which validates its usefulness even more. Being it is a humectant, glycerin is used to hydrate the outer most layer of skin, help improve skin barrier function, provide protection against skin irritants, and even help speed up wound-healing processes.
– This makes it a very beneficial additive in hand sanitisers to counter the detrimental effects the alcohol in hand sanitiser has on our hands. – Additionally, it helps thicken cosmetics and keep them from drying out as well.
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