E-number  · E1518

E1518 — Glyceryl Triacetate (Triacetin)

Synthetic glycerol ester. Vegan.

The entry Reference notes, kept short.

What it is

E1518 is triacetin, the triacetate ester of glycerol. Synthetic.

Why it matters

Flavour carrier and humectant in chewing gum, baked goods, and some flavour extracts. Also a plasticiser in cigarette filters.

What to do

Always vegan.

Sources Where the entry is drawn from.
  • Vegan Society additives database