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Vegetable Glycerin (VG):
VG is a colourless (or VERY light tan-opaque), odourless, very viscous liquid, the other common solvent used in e-liquid (along with PG). When stored properly in a cool (<40C), dry environment, VG will remain free from oxidation or degradation for one year. The most highly regarded VG for its smoothness and large vapour production is excellent in these two areas. However, VG lacks the robust flavour solubility that it possesses and has a quicker expiration date.
Vegetable glycerin is made directly from vegetable oil—often coconut or palm oil—by heating it to a high temperature under pressure with water. The glycerin backbone splits off from the fatty acids and is absorbed by the water, from which it is then isolated and distilled to obtain the pure product.
Glycerol forms the “backbone” of many lipids, or oils and fats, and various processes can be used to extract it from these substances. Most glycerin is made as a by-product of soap manufacturing. In this process, either animal fat or vegetable oil can be used.It is heated with a strong alkali, usually caustic soda (sodium hydroxide), which produces soap and a glycerin solution in water. This solution is then purified by distillation. So, when you are reading about the negative properties of vaping, it's half-assed research that finds this process and then makes assumptions.
Vegetable Glycerin is widely used in the food industry for two main reasons: it has a sweet taste but has fewer calories than sugar, and it is hygroscopic, that is, it absorbs moisture from the air. Therefore, it is used both to sweeten foods and keep them moist. The compound is metabolized more slowly than sucrose — the type of sugar most commonly found in candy and processed foods — and, therefore, does not dramatically affect blood sugar levels. It also does not contribute to bacterial tooth decay. Foods marketed as being low in carbohydrates are often sweetened with glycerin.
Vegetable glycerin has medical uses as well. Due to its soothing properties, it is a common ingredient in cough mixtures. It can also be applied as a topical remedy for a number of skin problems, including psoriasis, rashes, burns, bedsores, and cuts; as a laxative in the form of suppositories; and to treat gum disease, as it inactivates the associated bacterial colonies.
Glycerin, or glycerol, is an organic compound of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen with the chemical formula C3H8O3. It can be made from animal fat or, in the case of vegetable glycerin, vegetable oil.The source of the raw material does not affect the chemistry of the final product. Still, since glycerin is widely used in foods and medications, this distinction is important for vegetarians. It is also used as a sweetener and an ingredient in several cosmetic products.
The compound consists of a chain of three carbon atoms, to which are attached hydrogen atoms on one side and hydroxyl (OH) groups on the other. The three OH groups form hydrogen bonds between molecules, giving the compound a syrup-like viscosity and allowing it to dissolve easily in water. Chemically speaking, glycerin is an alcohol, but for foodpurposes, it is classed — in the USA — as a carbohydrate by the FederalFood and Drug Administration (FDA), because it provides calories and isnot a fat or a protein.
VG is a colourless (or VERY light tan-opaque), odourless, very viscous liquid, the other common solvent used in e-liquid (along with PG). When stored properly in a cool (<40C), dry environment, VG will remain free from oxidation or degradation for one year. The most highly regarded VG for its smoothness and large vapour production is excellent in these two areas. However, VG lacks the robust flavour solubility that it possesses and has a quicker expiration date.
Vegetable glycerin is made directly from vegetable oil—often coconut or palm oil—by heating it to a high temperature under pressure with water. The glycerin backbone splits off from the fatty acids and is absorbed by the water, from which it is then isolated and distilled to obtain the pure product.
Glycerol forms the “backbone” of many lipids, or oils and fats, and various processes can be used to extract it from these substances. Most glycerin is made as a by-product of soap manufacturing. In this process, either animal fat or vegetable oil can be used.It is heated with a strong alkali, usually caustic soda (sodium hydroxide), which produces soap and a glycerin solution in water. This solution is then purified by distillation. So, when you are reading about the negative properties of vaping, it's half-assed research that finds this process and then makes assumptions.
Vegetable Glycerin is widely used in the food industry for two main reasons: it has a sweet taste but has fewer calories than sugar, and it is hygroscopic, that is, it absorbs moisture from the air. Therefore, it is used both to sweeten foods and keep them moist. The compound is metabolized more slowly than sucrose — the type of sugar most commonly found in candy and processed foods — and, therefore, does not dramatically affect blood sugar levels. It also does not contribute to bacterial tooth decay. Foods marketed as being low in carbohydrates are often sweetened with glycerin.
Vegetable glycerin has medical uses as well. Due to its soothing properties, it is a common ingredient in cough mixtures. It can also be applied as a topical remedy for a number of skin problems, including psoriasis, rashes, burns, bedsores, and cuts; as a laxative in the form of suppositories; and to treat gum disease, as it inactivates the associated bacterial colonies.
Glycerin, or glycerol, is an organic compound of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen with the chemical formula C3H8O3. It can be made from animal fat or, in the case of vegetable glycerin, vegetable oil.The source of the raw material does not affect the chemistry of the final product. Still, since glycerin is widely used in foods and medications, this distinction is important for vegetarians. It is also used as a sweetener and an ingredient in several cosmetic products.
The compound consists of a chain of three carbon atoms, to which are attached hydrogen atoms on one side and hydroxyl (OH) groups on the other. The three OH groups form hydrogen bonds between molecules, giving the compound a syrup-like viscosity and allowing it to dissolve easily in water. Chemically speaking, glycerin is an alcohol, but for foodpurposes, it is classed — in the USA — as a carbohydrate by the FederalFood and Drug Administration (FDA), because it provides calories and isnot a fat or a protein.
