Vegetable Glycerin

Vegetable glycerin (VG), also known as glycerol or glycerin, is a clear, colorless, and odorless liquid that is derived from plant-based oils, such as coconut oil or palm oil. It has a sweet, syrupy taste and is often used as a food additive, as well as in a variety of other applications.

Some of the main uses for vegetable glycerin include:

• Food and Beverage: Vegetable glycerin is used as a sweetener, humectant (a substance that helps retain moisture), and solvent in a variety of food and beverage products, including baked goods, candy, and beverages.
• Cosmetics and Personal Care: Vegetable glycerin is used as a moisturizing agent in many cosmetics and personal care products, such as lotions, creams, and shampoos. It is also used as a carrier for essential oils in aromatherapy products.
• Pharmaceuticals: Vegetable glycerin is used as a solvent and excipient (a substance added to a drug to improve its stability, consistency, or other properties) in many pharmaceutical products.
• Botanical and Herbal Extracts: Vegetable glycerin can be used as a substitute for alcohol when producing botanical and herbal extracts. It is often used in tinctures and other natural remedies to extract the active compounds from plants.

It is important to note that vegetable glycerin is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in food and beverages. However, some people may be sensitive to vegetable glycerin and may experience skin irritation or other adverse reactions when using products containing this ingredient.