A humectant added to bakery products, especially cakes, to increase the shelf life by; retaining moistness and increasing mould-free shelf life top of page
An oily, viscous liquid, C3H5(OH)3, colorless and odorless, and with a hot, sweetish taste, existing in the natural fats and oils as the base, combined with various acids, as oleic, margaric, stearic, and palmitic
glyc·er·ine in AM, usually use glycerin Glycerine is a thick, sweet, colourless liquid that is used especially in making medicine, explosives, and antifreeze for cars. a thick sweet transparent liquid made from fats and used in medicines, explosives, and foods (glycérine, from glykeros )