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Where does glycerin in food come from?

Julian Wilson | 2023-05-28 12:52:31 | page views:1643
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Harper Bell

Studied at the University of Barcelona, Lives in Barcelona, Spain.
Add lye to animal fats or plant oils and we get glycerin and soap. Ain't that handy! We also get glycerin from petroleum, as part of the same refining process that produces ingredients for carpet, paints, and household detergents. Weird!Jul 31, 2014
2023-06-06 12:52:31

Isabella Patel

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Add lye to animal fats or plant oils and we get glycerin and soap. Ain't that handy! We also get glycerin from petroleum, as part of the same refining process that produces ingredients for carpet, paints, and household detergents. Weird!Jul 31, 2014
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