what is glycerin in food
Camembert cheese on a cutting board. Photo Credit Denis_Vermenko/iStock/Getty Images. Glycerin, also called glycerol, is sometimes added to foods to help thicken them, to control their moisture level or to stabilize them if they contain a mix of water and oil. It's mainly used in processed foods and sweets and is generally regarded as safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.