Glycerol (E422)
Updated October 2, 2026
Glycerol (E422) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 26,939 products in our database, 12,155 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E422
- E-number
- E422
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 26,939 products (12,155 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Glycerol
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Glycerol.
Popular products with Glycerol
a NOVA 4
d NOVA 4
c NOVA 4
d NOVA 4
c NOVA 4
e NOVA 4
NOVA 4
e NOVA 4
c NOVA 4
NOVA 4 Glycerol-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Glycerol and score Nutri-Score A–C.
b NOVA 3
c NOVA 1
c NOVA 3
c NOVA 3
c NOVA 3 How to spot Glycerol on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Glycerol?
In our database, Glycerol most often appears in snacks, cakes, confectioneries and protein bars.
How many products contain Glycerol?
26,939 published products on Foodmetria list Glycerol, including 12,155 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.