Glycerine is a simple polyol compound. It is a sweet tasting, colorless, odorless, nontoxic, viscous liquid, water soluble and hygroscopic nature.

Pure glycerine has a wide range of applications in food, pharmaceutical, medical and personal care industries, as well as a variety of industrial and scientific uses. In foods and beverages, glycerol serves as a humectant, solvent, and artificial sweetener.