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E1518

Glyceryl Triacetate (Triacetin)

Glycerin-based humectant and carrier.

SAFEPenalty−0 ptsFSANZPERMITTEDBanned in—
FILE · E1518
SafeFiltr penalty−0 pts
ISSUED · 06.2026
01 / 04What it is

E1518 in plain English

Glycerin-based humectant and carrier.

02 / 04Why it's used

It's a humectant.

To hold on to moisture, keeping baked goods and confectionery soft and pliable on the shelf.

humectant
03 / 04Health concerns

No meaningful safety concern.

Recognised safe by EFSA, FDA and FSANZ at typical exposure.

04 / 04Regulatory status

How the world's regulators rule

Australia · FSANZ
Permitted
Banned jurisdictions
None recorded
Filtr risk tier
Safe
Filtr score penalty
−0 points
Category
Humectant