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E1517

Glyceryl Diacetate (Diacetin)

Glycerin-based solvent and carrier.

LOW RISKPenalty−1 ptsFSANZPERMITTEDBanned in—
FILE · E1517
Low riskFiltr penalty−1 pts
ISSUED · 06.2026
01 / 04What it is

E1517 in plain English

Glycerin-based solvent and carrier.

02 / 04Why it's used

It's a carrier.

To deliver a specific functional property that the rest of the recipe cannot — colour, texture, stability or shelf life.

carrier
03 / 04Health concerns

Mild controversy, nothing pressing.

Mild controversy; generally fine at typical dietary exposure.

04 / 04Regulatory status

How the world's regulators rule

Australia · FSANZ
Permitted
Banned jurisdictions
None recorded
Filtr risk tier
Low risk
Filtr score penalty
−1 points
Category
Carrier