Glycerol Side Effects

Glycerol, CAS number 56-81-5, E number E422, used as humectant, solvent, and sweetener, accepted as safe food humectant in many food products with E number E422. Glycerol is a simple polyol compound manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as Colorless, Clear, Syrup Liquid.

General Side Effects

No significant side effects reported for this food humectant.

Suggested Dosage

As Glycerol is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Glycerol for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Glycerol could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Glycerol in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Glycerol for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

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