Is glycerin vegan?!
Glycerine can be animal, vegetable or synthetic. It is commonly animal based, or a blend of animal and vegetable oils. Even kosher glycerine can be animal based. Asking particular companies about their food ingredients is often the only way to find out if the source is animal or vegetable.
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Glycerine can be animal, vegetable or synthetic. It is commonly animal based, or a blend of animal and vegetable oils. Even kosher glycerine can be animal based. Asking particular companies about their food ingredients is often the only way to find out if the source is animal or vegetable.
I would say probably not because it is made from the fat of animals.
Actually, Glycerin is not made from the fat of animals, but is a sugar alcohol, used more commonly in the pharmeceutical industry, but also in soapmaking. It used to be a natural by-product of soap, back when animal tallow was used in the soapmaking process. Today, it would be considered vegan.
I would have to say it depends; from what I've heard (and read), glycerin can be either animal OR plant-based. Most soaps and jelly-like foods have glycerin in them, but its origin is usually unclear or unspecified. Best thing to do is just call the manufacturer and find out for yourself if you're that concerned.
Best of luck. ^^
Glycerin can come from animal or vegetable sources. Unless an ingredient is specifically labeled "vegetable glycerin" the safest bet would be to assume it's from an animal source. But you can always contact the manufacturer about specific products.