Glycerol esters of wood rosin
What is Glycerol esters of wood rosin?
Glycerol esters of wood rosin are derived from wood rosin, a natural resin obtained from pine trees. The rosin is chemically modified with glycerol to create an emulsifier that helps blend oil and water-based ingredients.
Is Glycerol esters of wood rosin vegan?
Glycerol esters of wood rosin is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Glycerol esters of wood rosin a major allergen?
Glycerol esters of wood rosin are not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Glycerol esters of wood rosin used for?
This ingredient acts as an emulsifier and stabiliser in food products, helping to prevent separation and improve texture.
Is Glycerol esters of wood rosin safe?
Glycerol esters of wood rosin are authorised as a food additive in Great Britain and are listed on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations.
Why it's used
This ingredient acts as an emulsifier and stabiliser in food products, helping to prevent separation and improve texture. It is commonly found in artificially sweetened beverages, sweetened beverages, and energy drinks, where it contributes to a smooth mouthfeel.
Health notes
Glycerol esters of wood rosin are authorised as a food additive in Great Britain and are listed on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has evaluated it, and JECFA has evaluated it and set an acceptable daily intake. At typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects.
Regulatory status
Authorised in Great Britain (FSA register): England, Scotland, Wales. FSA register of authorised products
Permitted uses in the EU
| Food category | Maximum level |
|---|---|
| 4.1.1 entire fresh fruit and vegetables | 50 |
| 5.2 Other confectionery including breath freshening micro-sweets | 320 |
| 14.1.4 Flavoured_drinks | 100 |
| 14.2.6 Spirit drinks as defined in Regulation (EU) 2019/787 | 100 |
| 14.2.8 Other alcoholic beverages including mixtures of alcoholic beverages with non-alcoholic beverages and other alcoholic beverages based on distilled alcohol with alcoholic strength by volume less than 15 % | 100 |
Allergen info
Glycerol esters of wood rosin are not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Glycerol esters of wood rosin
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Peach Bellini Mocktail
Fat: low
Saturates: low
Sugars: low
Salt: low
1kcal
0Protein
0Fat
0Carbs
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