E1517, E1518 - Glycerol Acetates
Author: Mark Velov
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August 08, 2022
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Additive E 1517 is a clear, colorless, hygroscopic, oily liquid with the smell of fat, which is used to dissolve, dilute or disperse. The additive E 1518 (triacetin) is a colorless, oily liquid with a slight odor of fat, which is used as
Glycerol (or glycerin) diacetate E 1517
The additive E 1517 is a clear, colorless, hygroscopic, greasy liquid with the smell of fat. It consists predominantly of 1,2- and 1,3-glycerol diacetates with minor amounts of mono- and triesters.
E 1517 is a substance that is used to dissolve, dilute or disperse a food additive or nutrient without altering its function, usually to improve its performance or application.
The supplement is approved for use in the United States, but is banned in the European Union, Australia and New Zealand.
Glycerol diacetate is produced from acetic acid and glycerol. Used as a solvent for fragrances. May cause headache, nausea, vomiting, dehydration, diarrhea, thirst, dizziness and mental confusion.
E 1517 is used:- to reduce moisture;
- as a solvent derived from glycerol;
- as a coating on fresh fruit.
Triacetin E 1518
The additive E 1518 (triacetin) is a colorless, oily liquid with a slight odor of fat.
Triacetin is used as an emulsifier - an agent that forms or retains a mixture of substances that cannot normally be mixed, such as oil and water. It is also used as a moisturizer - a substance that helps prevent food from drying out. E 1518 is a binder for solid rocket propellants. Fungicide (fungicide) and solvent for aromas derived from glycerol.
E 1518 is used:- to cover fresh fruit;
- in essence;
- in cigarette filters.
The additive is approved for use in the United States, the European Union, Australia and New Zealand. It is known as triacetin, glyceryl triacetate or 1,2,3-propanetriol triacetate.
- E470 Fatty acid salts
- E1520 Propylene glycol
- E1202 Polyvinylpolypyrolidone
- E1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone