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CFI Vegetable Glycerine - Food Grade

CFI Vegetable Glycerine - Food Grade

R 179.00
R 179.00
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Vegetable Glycerine is a pure, refined, water-soluble humectant used in food applications and DIY body care 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. In food use, it can act as a stabiliser, thickener, and moisture-supporting ingredient, while in body care it is commonly added to help attract and hold water. This is a versatile pantry-and-formulation staple with a mild character and broad usefulness.

♡ Why we love it: We choose to stock Vegetable Glycerine because it is one of those quietly essential ingredients that earns its place in both practical formulation and everyday making. It is easy to work with, highly versatile, and useful across food and body care without feeling fussy or overcomplicated.

Further reading:  A Quick Guide To Humectants

This product is certified: Food Grade and Vegan.

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  • Form: Refined vegetable glycerine
  • Glycerol Content: 99.8%
  • Solubility: Water soluble
  • Shelf Life: 12 months
  • Suitable For: Food And Cosmetic Use
  • Features: Food grade, refined, not tested on animals
  • Suitable For Certification: Kosher, Halal, and vegetarian certification
  • Food and drink recipes where extra moisture or body is wanted
  • Stabilising and thickening suitable food preparations
  • 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

    Vegetable Glycerine Is For:

  • Food preparation that needs a moisture-supporting ingredient
  • DIY body care with a water-soluble humectant
  • Water-based formulations where softness and slip are wanted
  • Makers who want one ingredient that works across pantry and cosmetic use

    • Vegetable Glycerine Is Not For:

  • Oil-only formulations
  • An oil-soluble ingredient role
  • Strongly aromatic flavour ingredients
  • Wax-based thickening tasks
  • As a Food Ingredient: Use in suitable recipes where extra body, sweetness, or moisture retention is wanted.
  • As a Cosmetic Ingredient: Add to water-based DIY 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: Because it is water soluble, 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
  • Keep the container tightly closed between uses
  • Avoid contaminating the product with wet or dirty utensils
  • For topical use, discontinue use if irritation occurs
  • 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.

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