In Korean 습윤제(글리세린·프로필렌글리콜) romanized Seubyunje(Geulliserin·Peuropillengeullikol)
In Korean products like: 축축한 치즈케익 · 뽀로로짜장 · r-TG Omega-3 Max 1400 …
Humectants (glycerin, propylene glycol) (Humectant/solvent)
International number (INS/E number) E422·E1520
How it's written on Korean labels 습윤제(글리세린·프로필렌글리콜)글리세린프로필렌글리콜
What is this additive?
Additives that keep foods moist or dissolve flavors and colors.
Common General information worth knowing.
What is it used for?
- Holds moisture to keep food soft.
Safety summary
JECFA hasn't set a single ADI for this entry (it groups several substances or isn't an evaluated additive).
In Korea it may be used only within the food-by-food limits in the MFDS Food Additives Code.
Sources: JECFA database (FAO/WHO) · Food Safety Korea (MFDS Food Additives Code, Korean)
Permitted in Korea within legal limits. This is reference information summarized from public regulatory and research sources, not medical advice.
Common in
Chocolate & confectioneryRice cakesCandy
Use differs by food type, and products of the same type can have different ingredients.
If you want to avoid it
- Widely used, with little reason to avoid it specifically — but you can find it by name on the ingredient list.
- On Korean labels, also look for 글리세린, 프로필렌글리콜.
Products with Humectants (glycerin, propylene glycol)
Products collected by Jjikmeok whose Korean ingredient list includes Humectants (glycerin, propylene glycol).
- 축축한 치즈케익 파리바게트
- 뽀로로짜장 팔도
- r-TG Omega-3 Max 1400 The Real
- 맛있는 우유 GT 고소한 저지방 남양유업 천안신
- 짜왕 농심
Found by matching text in the ingredient list, so some products may be missed or mismatched. Always check the package. This list refreshes once a day.
FAQ
How do you say humectants (glycerin, propylene glycol) in Korean?
On Korean food labels it's written 습윤제(글리세린·프로필렌글리콜) (romanized: Seubyunje(Geulliserin·Peuropillengeullikol)). It can also appear as 글리세린, 프로필렌글리콜.
What is humectants (glycerin, propylene glycol)?
Humectants (glycerin, propylene glycol) (Humectant/solvent): Additives that keep foods moist or dissolve flavors and colors.
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