CFI Vegetable Glycerine - Food Grade
CFI Vegetable Glycerine - Food Grade
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CFI Vegetable Glycerine - Food Grade is a pure, refined humectant used in food applications and body care formulations where moisture retention and a smoother texture are wanted. It is a sugar alcohol, not an oil, so it blends easily into water-based systems and syrup-like mixtures rather than oil-only formulas. Palm-derived and highly water soluble, it is commonly used to add body, help hold moisture, and improve the feel of both edible and topical formulations. This is a versatile ingredient for recipes and formulations, not a ready-to-consume product on its own.
♡ Why we love it: It is one of those quietly essential ingredients that earns its place across both practical formulation and everyday making. Easy to work with and broadly useful, it brings moisture-supporting performance and a smooth, dependable feel without unnecessary fuss.
Key properties
- INCI Name: Glycerin
- Plant Origin: Palm-derived
- Form: Clear viscous liquid
- Glycerol Content: Min. 99.7%
- Solubility: Water soluble
- Food Grade
- Suitable For: Food And Cosmetic Use
- GMO-Free
- Halaal Certified
- Kosher Certified
- Vegan
- RSPO-Certified Producer
- Storage: Store in full, tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry area away from direct heat and sunlight
What is used for
- Food and drink recipes where extra moisture or body is wanted
- Suitable food preparations that benefit from a stabilising or thickening ingredient
- DIY body care products that benefit from humectant support
- Water-based formulations that need a mild, water-soluble moisture binder
- Soap and body products where a smoother, softer feel is preferred
- Syrups, blends, and formulations where a clear, mild ingredient is useful
Who is this for
- Food makers using a moisture-supporting ingredient in suitable recipes
- Body care formulators needing a water-soluble humectant
- Water-based formulations where softness and slip are wanted
- Makers who want one ingredient that works across food and body care applications
- Oil-only formulations
- An oil-soluble ingredient role
- Direct consumption on its own
- Wax-based thickening tasks
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How to use
- As a Food Ingredient: Use in suitable recipes where extra body, smoothness, or moisture retention is wanted.
- As a Cosmetic Ingredient: Add to water-based body care formulas where humectant support is needed.
- As a Texture Support Ingredient: Use in suitable blends that need a smoother, more lubricating feel.
- Processing Tip: Add it to the water phase or water-based portion of a formula.
- Processing Tip: Measure carefully, as too much glycerine can make a formula feel overly sticky.
Safety instructions
- Use in appropriate amounts for the intended application
- This is an ingredient, not a ready-to-consume product on its own
- Keep the container tightly closed between uses
- Avoid contaminating the product with wet or dirty utensils
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat and sunlight
- Keep out of reach of children
Faqs
Q: Is Vegetable Glycerine an oil?
A: No. It is a water-soluble sugar alcohol, not an oil.
Q: Can it be used in both food and body care?
A: Yes. This listing is presented as suitable for both food and cosmetic use.
Q: Why is Vegetable Glycerine added to DIY body care?
A: It is commonly used as a humectant to help attract and retain moisture in water-based products.
Q: Does it dissolve in water easily?
A: Yes. It is highly water soluble, which makes it straightforward to use in water-based recipes and formulations.
Q: Is vegetable glycerine the same as glycerol?
A: Yes. In food and formulation contexts, vegetable glycerine is glycerol, and it may also appear as E422 in food
ingredient declarations.
Q: Why can too much glycerine make a formula feel sticky?
A: Glycerine is a strong humectant, so using too much can make a finished product feel tacky rather than smooth.
Q: Is this sweet?
A: It has a mild natural sweetness, which is one reason it is used in some food and drink applications as well as
formulations.

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