Are brands using glycerol in slushies to dodge the sugar tax? Experts warn parents of under 4s to steer clear of sugar-free varieties of the iced drink, which can cause ...
A leading UK food science expert has spoken out on the dangers of glycerol in sugar-free slushies, suggesting that using the ...
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From waste to value: The right electrolytes can enhance glycerol oxidation
A by-product of biodiesel production is glycerol, which can be used as a building block for the production of valuable chemicals such as dihydroxyacetone, formic acid, glyceraldehyde and ...
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Mum said son almost died after drinking iced slushy
In August 2023, the Food Standard Agency (FSA) issued new voluntary industry guidance on glycerol in slush-ice drinks, advising that they should not be sold to children under four years of age.
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Soaps, detergents and emulsions
This results in the formation of glycerol and a salt - soap. \(Fat/Oil + Sodium\, Hydroxide \rightarrow Soap + Glycerol\) Fats and oils are esters made from glycerol and long chain fatty acids.