Glycerine, what does it do?

[BackyardBrewer]

A thicker syrupy mouthfeel without adding flavour.

it sounds like you are talking about Glucose...

No, glucose adds a LOT of sweetness, it's a sugar. Glycerine is just for adding the thick, syrupy texture without flavour.

They use it in commercial cake icings too.

[bt1]

Got stuff all to do with glucose.

Oddly they don't even sound simular.

bt1

[Undertaker]

Ive made some coffee/choc rum, but it seems a bit "thin". Thinking about adding some glycerine for "mouth feel" Coles has it in the beauty section for skin softener. Just a couple 100 mIs bottle. That the right stuff? It doesnt say food grade or anything, but it doesnt say poison either.

Cheers Phil

[WTDist]

I got mine from the home brew shop.

[sp0rk]

You can get it cheaper in bigger containers from woolies in the medical section, or from a chemist
I'm currently trying to buy upto a litre at a time for freezing yeast

[WTDist]

You can get it cheaper in bigger containers from woolies in the medical section, or from a chemist
I'm currently trying to buy upto a litre at a time for freezing yeast

freezing yeast? how does that work?

i thought you could just put them in the freezer?

[sp0rk]

You can get it cheaper in bigger containers from woolies in the medical section, or from a chemist
I'm currently trying to buy upto a litre at a time for freezing yeast

freezing yeast? how does that work?

i thought you could just put them in the freezer?

Dry yeast yes, liquid yeast no
If it's liquid, ice crystals will pierce and kill the cells as it freezes

[WTDist]

ahh ok, i have only dealt with lowans so far.

[wynnum1]

Glycerine can be purchased from produce store used for all animals about $18 Lr.

[EziTasting]

Glycerine can be purchased from produce store used for all animals about $18 Lr.

Would you have a link, or just your local produce store? We don't seem to have one like that ... :shock:

[xcvator]

http://www.pocd.com.au is a health care product company

look for "glycerol ar " in the 5 litre bottle, food grade, I think it was about $15-00 + $20-00 delivery, much better than $7 or $8 for 100mil in the supermarkets :))

[wynnum1]

Glycerine can be purchased from produce store used for all animals about $18 Lr.

Would you have a link, or just your local produce store? We don't seem to have one like that ... :shock:

Google Value Plus Glycerine Glycerine for all animals
the MSDS is on the Internet and would seem to suggest that is ok to use .

[sp0rk]

I work in the equine industry, I can confirm from first hand experience what some people (even companies) think is good for livestock is not good for humans
I'd want to look further into it before I used stuff sourced from rural supply places

[wynnum1]

MSDS
Recommended Use/Restrictions:

Emulsifier, emollient, plasticizer, humectants, sweetener, antifreeze, in surface
coatings and paints, cosmetics, drug and food products.
Intermediate for making glycerol derivatives.


Incompatible Materials
Contact of glycerine with strong oxidizing agents such as Nitric Acid or other
strong acids, Chromium Trioxide, Potassium Chlorate, or Potassium
Permanganate may cause an explosion

[scythe]

Glycerin and potassium permanganate is a good campfire starter.
Youtube it.

[EziTasting]

You're evil! :D

[JakeP]

Where is the best place to get glycerine ? I live in the Pilbara and most items are only available via online shopping .... I’ve wasted a goodly amount of coin buying the wrong stuff over the years so if I was ordering glycerin online where would I get it ?

[The Stig]

Woolies , coles or most Vape stores carry it

[scythe]

In the "chemist" isle of the local supermarket, right next to the peroxide usually.