Is Glyceryl Diacetate vegan?

Glyceryl Diacetate

Vegan

Glyceryl diacetate (diacetin) is the diacetate ester of glycerol, produced by the esterification of glycerol with acetic acid. It is used as a plasticiser, solvent, and humectant in food and cosmetic applications.

Also known as 1,3-Diacetoxypropan-2-ol, Diacetin, Glycerol diacetate
E number E1517
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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