Glycerol
Other names Glycérol, E422
Glycerol: moderate in FODMAPs; low in sorbitol. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- FODMAPsModerate
Glycerol is a polyol, the P of the acronym, and that is why it appears here at all. It is absorbed far more completely than sorbitol or mannitol, so little reaches the colon - moderate rather than high, and only at the doses used as a humectant in bars and soft-baked goods.
Sources· 2
- Lenhart A. & Chey W.D., Adv Nutr 8 (2017) 587-596, systematic review of the effects of polyols
- Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annexes II and V, the authorised additives and their conditions of use
- SorbitolFODMAPsLow
Glycerol is a polyol by chemistry and is used as a humectant, but it is absorbed far more completely than sorbitol, so little reaches the colon. Low rather than none because large doses do reach it.
Sources· 2
- Lenhart A. & Chey W.D., Adv Nutr 8 (2017) 587-596, a systematic review of 79 studies on the effects of polyols
- Zumbé A et al., Br J Nutr 85 Suppl. 1 (2001) S31-45, polyols in confectionery
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)None
- GlutenNone
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SucroseNone
- TyramineNone
- SalicylateNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Glycerol affect?
Glycerol is notable for FODMAPs and sorbitol. Clear on lactose, histamine, gluten, fructose, oligosaccharides, sucrose, tyramine, salicylate, nickel and oxalates.
Does Glycerol contain FODMAPs?
Glycerol contains moderate levels of FODMAPs. Glycerol is a polyol, the P of the acronym, and that is why it appears here at all. It is absorbed far more completely than sorbitol or mannitol, so little reaches the colon - moderate rather than high, and only at the doses used as a humectant in bars and soft-baked goods.
Does Glycerol contain sorbitol?
Glycerol contains only low levels of sorbitol. Glycerol is a polyol by chemistry and is used as a humectant, but it is absorbed far more completely than sorbitol, so little reaches the colon. Low rather than none because large doses do reach it. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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