What is Glycerin? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Glycerin?

Glycerin is a food additive made from plants, animals, and petroleum. It is a sugar alcohol formed under pressure or via an alkali. Glycerin comes in liquid form and has a viscosity similar to a thin syrup. The flavor is sweet and it is used in foods as a sweetener, humectant, and solvent. It can help stop the formation of ice crystals on frozen foods.

What does Glycerin Taste Like?

Sweet

Glycerin Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 oz28.35g

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	113kcal	6%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	28g	27%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	0g	0%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	0mg	0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Glycerin?

1 oz of Glycerin contains 0 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Glycerin?

1 oz of Glycerin contains 28 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Glycerin?

1 oz of Glycerin contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Glycerin?

1 oz of Glycerin contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Glycerin?

There are 113 calories in 1 oz of Glycerin.