It is a polyhydric alcohol obtained from vegetable oils and fats such as palm stearin, coconut oil, or palm kernel oil. It is listed as E-422 in the “E” code for additives (European Community).
Food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries. In the food industry, it acts as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and humectant due to its hygroscopic properties, helping to keep baked goods fresh in the pastry industry.
