Is Glyceryl Abietate vegetarian?
Glyceryl Abietate
Glycerol esters of wood rosins are produced by esterifying wood rosin (derived from pine tree stumps) with glycerol. They are used as emulsifiers and stabilisers in food and beverages, particularly in citrus-flavoured drinks.
| Also known as | 1-Phenanthrenecarboxylic acid, 1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,10,10a-decahydro-1,4a-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)-, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol, [1r-(1.alpha.,4a.beta.,4b.alpha.,10a.alpha.)]-, Ester gum, GEWR, Glycerol ester of wood rosin, Gum rosin ester, Wood rosin glycerol ester |
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| INCI name | Glyceryl Abietate |
| E number | E445 |
| INS number | 445 |
| CAS number | 8050-31-5 |
| CosIng ID | 34042 |
| Last reviewed | 22 April 2026 |
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