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Glycerine (Glycerol)
Explanatory noteGlycerine, also called glycerol, is prevalent in nature. Chemically, it belongs to the alcohols and is a component of all fats and oils. Glycerine (translated: "sweet wax") is a viscid substance that binds water and has a sweet taste. UtilisationThere are many possible applications for glycerine.
For example, in the food industry the substance is used to sweeten
beverages. In addition, manufacturers use the additive as wetting
agent for specific foods such as Further application areas:
Gene technologyGlycerine can be won synthetically from propene. It also accrues during the production of biodiesel fuel. In Europe, only rapeseed oil is used as raw material for the production of biodiesel. After heating and with the aid of a catalyst and methanol, esters are converted into fatty acid methyl ester (biodiesel). Thereby, glycerine is discharged and may be isolated. Subsequently, this "raw" glycerin is purified. During the production of bio-diesel, 100 kilograms of glycerine accrue per tonne. Labelling: Glycerine from GM rape is subject to a labelling
requirement. Coincidental, technically unavoidable
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