POPY TRADE VG 500ml Glycerin & Propylene Glycol

Buy Glycerin and Propylene Glycol – the Base for Your Own Flavour Recipes

This set consists of two bottles with 500 ml each: plant-based glycerin (E422) and propylene glycol (E1520), both at 99.5% Ph. Eur. / USP purity. It is the essential starter kit for mixing food flavours, syrups or your own flavour compositions in the kitchen. Glycerin brings body and moisture into play, while propylene glycol distributes aromas quickly and evenly. Both substances are flavour- and odour-neutral, can be combined with water, fruit juices or dairy products, and thus fit into practically any recipe that needs a clean, reproducible base. The 500 ml bottles are enough for numerous batches and stay handy enough for the pantry drawer.

Mixing Glycerin and Propylene Glycol – Mixing Ratios at a Glance

When mixing, you decide the consistency yourself. A common ratio is 50/50: equal parts glycerin and propylene glycol – balanced between body and flow, a good starting point for experimenting. Many work with about 70–30 to 80–20 in favour of the propylene glycol when the fluid should stay thin and aromas should distribute especially evenly. If your recipe needs more substance – such as for thick syrups or full-bodied dessert bases – you lean towards the glycerin, which binds moisture and creates a syrupy consistency. Getting started with "mixing glycerin and propylene glycol 50/50" is simple: combine both substances in a measuring cup, stir well, done. Small deviations make no difference to the taste; they only change the texture.

Properties & Specs

A quick look at what sets this set apart – the hard data for your planning:

• Purity & Quality: 99.5% Ph. Eur. / USP (pharmaceutical purity)
• E number / Specification: E422 (plant-based glycerin), E1520 (propylene glycol)
• Format: set with 500 ml each (two bottles)
• Raw material base: plant-based
• Sensory profile: flavour- and odour-neutral
• Use: food grade, for food-related use

Flavour-neutral means: your recipe tastes of what you put in – not of the base.

Application & Mixing with the Set

Here is how you work with it in everyday use: measure the desired amount of propylene glycol and glycerin in the mixing cup or mixing bottle, combine and stir – then work in the food flavour. Propylene glycol dissolves aromas quickly and residue-free, while glycerin provides density and a fuller mouthfeel. Both substances pair well with water, fruit juices, syrups and dairy products. As flavour building blocks, notes such as pistachio baklava or delicate fruit compositions fit right in – for example the POPY TRADE Shake & Enjoy Pistachio Baklava Aroma. Work with clean measuring cups or dosing pipettes: with larger containers precision matters, otherwise your batches will differ in taste.

Who & What This Base Set Is For

For everyone who regularly mixes their own flavour recipes and makes no compromises on raw material quality. Hobby mixers looking for their first basic equipment will find the two most important carrier substances in one grab – without having to search for matching containers individually. Those already working with aromas know the problem of empty bottles exactly when a new idea is coming up; with 500 ml each, the reserve is generously sized. The set is suitable for beverage bases, syrups, baked goods and desserts as well as anything that needs an even distribution of flavours. Fruity recipes come out round and even with it, for example with the Strawberry & Kiwi Aroma from POPY TRADE as the flavouring agent.

Purity, Quality & Practical Check

Our glycerin (E422) and propylene glycol (E1520) meet the purity requirements of the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur., 99.5%) and are approved as food additives in the EU. The raw materials have a plant-based base, are free of additives and are filled food-grade. Practical check – here's how it works: You mix 50/50 in a measuring cup, stir thoroughly and take a short sniff – nothing, zero own odour. Then you add a flavour of your choice, for example the berry Forest Berries Mix Aroma, stir again and taste in small sips. Store both bottles well sealed after opening, cool and dry, so that the quality is preserved throughout the shelf life.