Common food and cosmetics ingredient. Propylene glycol is “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is used in the food processing to improve the texture and flavour of the food. it also retains and moisture in food items specially in the bakery items and keeps it fresh. It is also used in the food items to make a uniform mix of different food ingredients. It is used in cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals as an emollient, humectants and to solubilise the ingredients.
