{"id":43997,"date":"2022-06-22T20:51:33","date_gmt":"2022-06-22T20:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=43997"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"propylene-glycol-in-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/propylene-glycol-in-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Propylene Glycol In Food: What You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/propylene-glycol-in-food\/#What_Is_Propylene_Glycol\" >What Is Propylene Glycol?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/propylene-glycol-in-food\/#Propylene_Glycol_Uses\" >Propylene Glycol Uses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/propylene-glycol-in-food\/#Which_Foods_Contain_Propylene_Glycol\" >Which Foods Contain Propylene Glycol?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/propylene-glycol-in-food\/#Is_Propylene_Glycol_In_Food_Safe\" >Is Propylene Glycol In Food Safe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/propylene-glycol-in-food\/#What_Are_Some_Side_Effects_Of_Propylene_Glycol\" >What Are Some Side Effects Of Propylene Glycol?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/propylene-glycol-in-food\/#Dangers_For_People_With_Kidney_Or_Liver_Disease\" >Dangers For People With Kidney Or Liver Disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/propylene-glycol-in-food\/#Dangers_For_Young_Children_And_Pregnant_Women\" >Dangers For Young Children And Pregnant Women<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/propylene-glycol-in-food\/#Dangers_For_People_With_Allergies\" >Dangers For People With Allergies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/propylene-glycol-in-food\/#Risk_Of_Heart_Attack\" >Risk Of Heart Attack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/propylene-glycol-in-food\/#Neurological_Effects\" >Neurological Effects<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/propylene-glycol-in-food\/#How_To_Avoid_Propylene_Glycol\" >How To Avoid Propylene Glycol<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/propylene-glycol-in-food\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From preservatives to flavor enhancers, there are many ingredients in our food that we don\u2019t necessarily know about if we don\u2019t read labels carefully.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of these ingredients is propylene glycol. Found in a variety of foods, including baked goods, ice cream, and salad dressing, propylene glycol is a food additive that has been deemed safe by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-additives-petitions\/food-additive-status-list\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While propylene glycol is considered safe, there are some concerns about its potential health effects. This article will take a closer look at propylene glycol in food, what it is, and what research says about its safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Propylene_Glycol_In_Food\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Propylene_Glycol\"><\/span><strong>What Is Propylene Glycol?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve noticed that the cake you baked from a store-bought mix had an extra moist texture, it&#8217;s probably because the mix contained a form of propylene glycol. This ingredient is also added to salad dressings to help keep the spices evenly dispersed and to prevent oil separation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Propylene glycol is a compound that belongs to a group of chemicals known as alcohols. It&#8217;s a clear, colorless, and odorless liquid that is water-soluble and has a sweet taste (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10451263\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Propylene glycol is used as a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-juices-for-weight-loss\/\">food<\/a> additive because it can help keep food moist, prevent spoilage, and enhance flavor. It&#8217;s also used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/B9780123864543010290\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many are alarmed by this ingredient because it&#8217;s confused with ethylene glycol, which is found in antifreeze and is considered poisonous (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK537009\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, propylene glycol is much less toxic than ethylene glycol and is used in a variety of products, including food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other names for propylene glycol are 1,2-propanediol, 1,2-dihydroxy propane, Methyl ethyl glycol, and Trimethyl glycol (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/B9780123864543010290\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On ingredient lists, it may be listed under Propylene glycol, Propylene glycol mono and diester, E1520 or 1520.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/banting-diet\/\">The Banting Diet: History, How It Works, And Everything Else You Should Know<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Propylene_Glycol_In_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38957 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5124-1024x576.png\" alt=\"propylene glycol in food\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5124.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5124-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5124.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5124.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Propylene_Glycol_Uses\"><\/span><strong>Propylene Glycol Uses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In food applications, propylene glycol is often used as (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4341412\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/full\/10.1177\/1091581812461381\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>An anti-caking agent &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to keep powdered ingredients from clumping together<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>An emulsifier &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to help mix ingredients that don&#8217;t normally mix well, such as oil and water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>An antioxidant &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to prevent fats and oils from going rancid<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A preservative &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to help prevent bread and cake from going stale<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A dough strengthener &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help prevent the bread from becoming crumbly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A flavor enhancer &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to amplify or &#8220;carry&#8221; flavors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A humectant &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to keep food moist (this is why it&#8217;s often added to cakes and other baked goods)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A stabilizer &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help prevent ice crystals from forming in ice cream<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Propylene glycol is also used in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cosmetics &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help keep products moist and to act as a solvent for other ingredients<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pharmaceuticals &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a vehicle for oral, topical, and injectable medications; as an antifreeze for intravenous solutions; and to help keep ear drops from drying out<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Toothpaste &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a humectant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Deodorants &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help prevent sweating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Printing inks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dyes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paints<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Foods_Contain_Propylene_Glycol\"><\/span><strong>Which Foods Contain Propylene Glycol?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many foods contain this ingredient. While the propylene glycol food list below isn&#8217;t comprehensive, it contains most of the common foods that contain this ingredient.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baked goods, including cake mixes, muffins, quick bread, and cookies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canned fruits, vegetables, soups, and stews<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Condiments, such as ketchup, salad dressing, mayonnaise, and BBQ sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dairy products, such as ice cream, frozen yogurt, and non-dairy creamer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packaged meals, such as macaroni and cheese, pizza, and ramen noodles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinks, including beer, wine, and soda<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dried fruits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jams and jellies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Margarine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Syrups<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Betterme will keep you laser-focused on your weight loss journey! Nutrient-packed meal plans, fat-blasting workouts, galvanizing challenges and much more. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Propylene_Glycol_In_Food\">Try using the app and see<\/a> for yourself!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Propylene_Glycol_In_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38592 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4047-1024x576.png\" alt=\"propylene glycol in food\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4047.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4047-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4047.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4047-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4047.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Propylene_Glycol_In_Food_Safe\"><\/span><strong>Is Propylene Glycol In Food Safe?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The FDA has categorized propylene glycol as &#8220;generally recognized as safe&#8221; (GRAS), which means that it&#8217;s safe for use in food (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-additives-petitions\/food-additive-status-list\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The European Union (EU) has also approved propylene glycol as a food additive (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23656560\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While propylene glycol is considered safe, there are some concerns about its potential effects on health. These concerns stem from the fact that propylene glycol is metabolized into lactic acid, which is naturally produced in the body but can be harmful in high concentrations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In one study, rats that were fed a diet containing very high amounts of propylene glycol for six weeks had increased levels of lactic acid in their blood, but it was not enough to cause harm (metabolic acidosis) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atsdr.cdc.gov\/toxprofiles\/tp189-c2.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Propylene glycol is also a skin irritant, and it&#8217;s possible that it could be harmful if inhaled (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oem.bmj.com\/content\/58\/10\/649\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Inhaling large amounts of propylene glycol has been linked to lung damage in animals (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.14814\/phy2.13440\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, while propylene glycol is considered safe when <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/aloe-vera-smoothie-for-weight-loss\/\">used in food<\/a>, there are some potential risks to be aware of. If you&#8217;re concerned about the safety of this ingredient, you may want to avoid foods that contain it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Propylene_Glycol_In_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38571 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5333-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Meal Plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5333.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5333-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5333.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5333.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Some_Side_Effects_Of_Propylene_Glycol\"><\/span><strong>What Are Some Side Effects Of Propylene Glycol?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a lot of conflicting information about the dangers of propylene glycol. Some people claim that it is perfectly safe, while others say that it can cause a variety of health problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research shows that propylene glycol has very low toxicity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1002\/0471238961.1618151613011820.a01\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Poisoning rarely occurs from propylene glycol unless very large amounts are ingested, more often through medication than food.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potential effects of ingesting very large amounts of propylene glycol include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dangers_For_People_With_Kidney_Or_Liver_Disease\"><\/span><strong>Dangers For People With Kidney Or Liver Disease<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The kidney and liver work together to remove propylene glycol from the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/\">body<\/a>. However, people with kidney or liver diseases may not be able to process propylene glycol as well, which can lead to a buildup of the chemical in their bodies. This can be dangerous and potentially lead to serious health problems (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23656560\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/j.1525-139X.2007.00280.x\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dangers_For_Young_Children_And_Pregnant_Women\"><\/span><strong>Dangers For Young Children And Pregnant Women<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both infants and pregnant women have low levels of the enzyme needed to break down propylene glycol. This means that they may be more likely to experience <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/no-processed-food-diet-menu\/\">side effects<\/a> from exposure to the chemical (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24305628\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4341412\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seizures are a potential side effect in young children, while pregnant women may experience reproductive toxicity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/3822682\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grocery-list-for-weight-loss\/\">Grocery List For Weight Loss: 15 Must-Have Items<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Propylene_Glycol_In_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38561 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5385.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5385.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5385-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5385.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dangers_For_People_With_Allergies\"><\/span><strong>Dangers For People With Allergies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with allergies to propylene glycol may experience a variety of symptoms when they are exposed to this chemical (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/cea.13822\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These can range from mild (such as skin irritation) to severe (such as difficulty breathing). In rare cases, anaphylactic shock may occur.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_Of_Heart_Attack\"><\/span><strong>Risk Of Heart Attack<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very high doses of propylene glycol have been shown to cause heart attacks in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/microbiome-diet-shopping-list\/\">animals<\/a>. It rapidly decreases heart rate, causes low blood pressure, and can lead to cardiac arrest (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/3730237\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it&#8217;s important to note that these effects have only been seen in animals at very high doses. There is no evidence that propylene glycol poses a risk of heart attack in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-breakfast-for-weight-gain\/\">humans<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is one reported case of a child suffering the loss of heart function while being treated for burns with a propylene glycol-based ointment (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/3974044\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The child received a very high dose of propylene glycol (the ointment was applied over a large area of the child&#8217;s body), and it is not clear if the propylene glycol or other factors contributed to the heart problems (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/3974044\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Neurological_Effects\"><\/span><strong>Neurological Effects<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large doses of propylene glycol can cause neurological <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/post-workout-recovery-shakes\/\">effects<\/a>, such as slurred speech, dizziness, and drowsiness (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atsdr.cdc.gov\/csem\/ethylene-propylene-glycol\/images\/WB4342_EGPG_Web_Ready_Version_CSEM_EGPG-Updated_Oct_2020.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientists observed that these symptoms disappear within 6 hours (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/j.1600-0536.1978.tb03719.x\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It&#8217;s important to note that these symptoms were observed due to the ingredient in the medication, not food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will kick you out of the mental funk, shake off your extra weight, rid you off your energy-zapping habits, and help you sculpt the body of your dreams. Intrigued? Hurry up and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Propylene_Glycol_In_Food\">change your life for the better<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Propylene_Glycol_In_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38507 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-15-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"propylene glycol in food\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-15.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-15-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-15.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-15-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/6-15.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Avoid_Propylene_Glycol\"><\/span><strong>How To Avoid Propylene Glycol<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While propylene glycol is present in many <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/protein-cookie-recipes\/\">food items<\/a>, there are some ways to avoid it if you&#8217;re concerned about your exposure.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check food labels carefully: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Propylene glycol may be listed as an ingredient in food products, cosmetics, and medications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoid ultra processed foods: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many highly processed foods contain propylene glycol, so avoiding these can help reduce your exposure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Choose organic foods: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organically produced foods are less likely to contain propylene glycol than non-organic foods, especially if they are less processed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eat whole foods:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Whole foods are less likely to contain propylene glycol than processed foods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Talk to your doctor:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you&#8217;re concerned about your exposure to propylene glycol, talk to your doctor. They can help you make decisions about which products to avoid and how to best protect your health.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While propylene glycol is considered safe for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cranberry-juice-benefits-female\/\">most people<\/a>, some groups may be more susceptible to the potential side effects of the chemical. If you fall into one of these groups, it is important to be aware of the risks and take steps to avoid excessive exposure to propylene glycol.<\/span><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From preservatives to flavor enhancers, there are many ingredients in our food that we don\u2019t necessarily know about if we don\u2019t read labels carefully.\u00a0One of these ingredients is propylene glycol. Found in a variety of foods, including baked goods, ice cream, and salad dressing, propylene glycol is a food additive that has been deemed safe [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":51,"featured_media":43998,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"coauthors":[125,87],"class_list":["post-43997","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.8 (Yoast SEO v27.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Propylene Glycol In Food: What You Need To Know - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Propylene glycol is a food additive that is also found in many cosmetics and medications. 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This ingredient is also added to salad dressings to help keep the spices evenly dispersed and to prevent oil separation.<\\\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Propylene glycol is a compound that belongs to a group of chemicals known as alcohols. It's a clear, colorless, and odorless liquid that is water-soluble and has a sweet taste (<\\\/span><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\\\/10451263\\\/\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">1<\\\/span><\\\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">).<\\\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Propylene glycol is used as a <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/best-juices-for-weight-loss\\\/\\\">food<\\\/a> additive because it can help keep food moist, prevent spoilage, and enhance flavor. 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Found in a variety of foods, including baked goods, ice cream, and salad dressing, propylene glycol is a food additive that has been deemed safe by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-additives-petitions\/food-additive-status-list\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While propylene glycol is considered safe, there are some concerns about its potential health effects. This article will take a closer look at propylene glycol in food, what it is, and what research says about its safety.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What Is Propylene Glycol?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you've noticed that the cake you baked from a store-bought mix had an extra moist texture, it's probably because the mix contained a form of propylene glycol. This ingredient is also added to salad dressings to help keep the spices evenly dispersed and to prevent oil separation.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Propylene glycol is a compound that belongs to a group of chemicals known as alcohols. It's a clear, colorless, and odorless liquid that is water-soluble and has a sweet taste (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10451263\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Propylene glycol is used as a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-juices-for-weight-loss\/\">food<\/a> additive because it can help keep food moist, prevent spoilage, and enhance flavor. It's also used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/ar ..."},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/propylene-glycol-in-food\/","url":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/propylene-glycol-in-food\/","name":"Propylene Glycol In Food: What You Need To Know - BetterMe","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/propylene-glycol-in-food\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/propylene-glycol-in-food\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/shutterstock_1482050837.jpg","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","description":"Propylene glycol is a food additive that is also found in many cosmetics and medications. 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