Glycerol
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Natural polyol humectant that retains moisture in soft cookies and prevents hard freezing in sorbets.
Official Category: Emulsifier & Stabilizer (유화제·증점안정제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Restricted
Approved humectant, solvent, and bodying agent
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS humectant
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
EFSA authorized without limit
Commonly Found Foods
Soft-baked cookiessyrupslow-sugar snacksenergy bars
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Sorbitol✓ Maltitol syrup
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