25L Vegetable Glycerine

25L Vegetable Glycerine

Our 25 Litre Food Grade Vegetable Glycerine is a 99.5% pure, made from premium-quality plant oils. Clear, colourless, and odourless with a smooth, slightly sweet taste, it’s one of the most versatile and widely used ingredients across food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries.

Produced to food-grade standards (E422), this Vegetable Glycerine offers exceptional purity, safety, and consistency, making it suitable for everything from culinary and cosmetic formulations to household and professional use.

At Vegetable Glycerine UK, we are proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s leading suppliers of Vegetable Glycerine, offering next working day delivery, the best prices in the UK, and the ability to supply any quantity, from single litres to bulk industrial orders.

Key Features

• 99.5% Pure Food Grade Vegetable Glycerine (E422)
• Naturally derived from sustainable plant oils
• Non-toxic, odourless, colourless, and water-soluble
• Smooth, slightly sweet taste – perfect for food use
• Suitable for culinary, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications
• Supplied in a recyclable, tamper-evident 1-litre HDPE bottle
• Fully compliant with UK and EU quality and safety standards

Common Uses of Food Grade Vegetable Glycerine 

Food & Beverage Applications

Food Grade Vegetable Glycerine (E422) is widely used throughout the food and beverage industry for its ability to act as a humectant, sweetener, solvent, and preservative. It helps retain moisture in baked goods, sweets, and icing, keeping them soft and preventing dryness. It’s commonly found in confectionery, sauces, and beverages, and serves as a safe and mild alternative to sugar in low-calorie or diabetic-friendly products. Vegetable Glycerine also enhances texture, improves shelf life, and helps evenly distribute flavours and colourings in recipes.

Cosmetics & Skincare

Vegetable Glycerine is a staple ingredient in cosmetic and skincare formulations, valued for its gentle, moisturising properties. It attracts and retains moisture, keeping skin soft, smooth, and hydrated. Perfect for lotions, creams, soaps, shampoos, and serums, it adds slip and consistency to formulations while enhancing shelf life. Because it’s non-irritating and hypoallergenic, it’s ideal for sensitive skin, baby products, and natural handmade cosmetics.

Pharmaceutical & Medical Uses

In pharmaceutical and healthcare applications, Vegetable Glycerine is used as a carrier, stabiliser, and sweetener. It’s often found in cough syrups, oral solutions, capsules, and topical ointments. Its smooth texture and non-toxic nature make it an excellent choice for medicinal preparations that require a stable, safe, and neutral base ingredient.

Household & Industrial Applications

Thanks to its lubricating, non-corrosive, and hygroscopic qualities, Vegetable Glycerine is also used across household and industrial settings. It’s ideal for cleaning solutions, rust prevention, and as a component in surface treatments. In crafting and DIY projects, it’s a popular ingredient in soap-making, herbal extracts, and natural beauty formulations.

Pet & Animal Care

In pet grooming and animal care, Vegetable Glycerine is used to enhance moisture retention and texture in products like shampoos and coat treatments. It’s also used in some feed formulations as a safe, plant-based additive that helps maintain consistency and freshness.

Why Choose Our Vegetable Glycerine

At Vegetable Glycerine UK, we are committed to providing the highest-quality Food Grade Vegetable Glycerine available in the UK. Our 99.5% pure glycerine is derived from renewable, sustainable plant sources and bottled under strict quality controls to ensure consistency and safety.

• Expertly Sourced: Produced to meet international food-grade standards (E422)
• Trusted by Professionals: Used by food producers, cosmetics manufacturers, and laboratories across the UK
• Competitive Prices: We offer the best value for high-quality glycerine in the UK market
• Fast, Reliable Delivery: Next working day delivery available nationwide for orders placed before the daily cut-off
• Flexible Supply: From 1-litre bottles to bulk IBCs and pallet loads — we can supply any quantity you need

Specifications

• Product: Vegetable Glycerine (Glycerol)
• Purity: 99.5% minimum
• Grade: Food Grade (E422)
• Appearance: Clear, colourless, viscous liquid
• Odour/Taste: Odourless with a mild, sweet flavour
• Solubility: Fully soluble in water and alcohol
• Origin: Derived from natural vegetable oils (e.g., palm, soy, or coconut)
• Packaging: 25 Litre HDPE Jerrycan with tamper-evident seal

Storage & Shelf Life

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use. Shelf life is typically up to 24 months when stored under recommended conditions.

Safety Information

This product is non-toxic, biodegradable, and environmentally friendly. Avoid ingestion in excessive quantities and contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children. For food manufacturing and external use only — not intended for direct human consumption without further processing.