Glycerol
E422 is the European food-additive number for Glycerol. Glycerol (E422) is a humectant used as a food additive.
Is E422 safe or restricted?
E422 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No known concern” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E422 vegan or vegetarian?
Glycerol (E422) can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which source was used, so its vegan status genuinely depends on the specific product.
The production source can vary between manufacturers. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E422?
E422 appears in 44,409 of the 5.0 million products in Forkin's catalogue, most often in Cakes, Protein Bars, and Chewing Gum.
- Cakes5,008
- Protein Bars4,583
- Chewing Gum3,262
- Granola Bars2,108
- Candy & Sweets2,104
- Pastry1,132
- Chocolate Candy1,035
- Tortilla / Wrap969
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E422 across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added. They are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E422
- What is E422?
- E422 is the E-number for Glycerol. Glycerol (E422) is a humectant used as a food additive.
- Which foods contain E422?
- E422 appears in 44,409 of the 5.0 million products in Forkin's catalogue, most often in Cakes, Protein Bars, and Chewing Gum. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E422 vegan or vegetarian?
- Glycerol (E422) can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which source was used, so its vegan status genuinely depends on the specific product. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E422 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E422 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as ‘No known concern’ and does not make health claims. See the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.