Glycerol Abietate
What is Glycerol Abietate?
Glycerol abietate is a glycerol ester of abietic acid, a resin acid found in pine trees. It is produced by reacting glycerol with rosin, which is derived from pine resin.
Is Glycerol Abietate vegan?
Glycerol Abietate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Glycerol Abietate a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Glycerol Abietate used for?
Manufacturers add glycerol abietate to beverages, particularly soft drinks, to help stabilize them.
Is Glycerol Abietate safe?
Glycerol abietate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add glycerol abietate to beverages, particularly soft drinks, to help stabilize them. It acts as an emulsifier, helping to keep ingredients mixed together and preventing separation.
Health notes
Glycerol abietate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated it, and it is permitted for use in foods. There is no widespread controversy or significant health concerns associated with its typical consumption levels in approved food products.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. It is derived from pine resin, not one of the nine major allergens.
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