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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.

This product is certified: Food Grade and Vegan.

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  • 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
  • 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

    This Product Is 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
  • This Product Is Not For:

  • Oil-only formulations
  • An oil-soluble ingredient role
  • Direct consumption on its own
  • Wax-based thickening tasks
  • 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.
  • 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

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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