Procuring Glycerin / Glycerol

[nanobrau]

I’m having trouble finding a reliable source of food-grade glycerine that isn’t expensive to ship (NB is $14 in shipping!). The drug stores around me don’t appear to carry it, although I did find a 365 (Whole Foods) brand of vegetable glycerin for $5. This appears to be the right stuff, with no additives. But, I’m waiting to hear back from customer service if this is actually food-grade.

I want to start a small yeast bank, so I’m looking for small format (<10oz). Where do you buy yours?

 

[day_trippr]

afaik pure food grade glycerin/glycerol is a vegetable based product. One can pick up a couple of ounces of glycerin via Amazon for $7, or even 32 ounces for $13 (and free shipping for Prime members, of course)...

Cheers!

 

[DBhomebrew]

NM

 

[DBhomebrew]

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[nanobrau]

Thanks for the link. I don’t usually buy food-grade materials from Amazon unless I’m able to vet the brand. Have you used this particular one before?

 

[day_trippr]

Oh, no, haven't used either one, sorry. But I've bought all kinds of "food grade" items from Amazon over the years with a moderate amount of research and have yet to be disappointed. And these seems pretty straightforward...

Cheers!

 

[DBhomebrew]

Haven't used it yet and I have no prior experience with glycerin to weigh it against, but Amazon just delivered one of those Organic Verdana 32oz bottles to my door.

 

[nanobrau]

Cool, thanks!

 

[mashdar]

These days I won't buy anything on amazon unless it's sold by amazon or a known brand. They sure do make it hard, though.

Things I'm going to eat? No way am I buying that from some sketch mystery outfit.

NB & co (AIH, Austin) seem the best sources I can find at a glance. Free shipping if you spend $99?

edit: That said, yeast bank fluid will get diluted like crazy, so probably low risk if it's not literally poison.

 

[beren]

I got mine at Walmart it was a. It cheaper last year. Robot or human? [walmart link]

 

[Northern_Brewer]

I’m having trouble finding a reliable source of food-grade glycerine that isn’t expensive to ship (NB is $14 in shipping!). The drug stores around me don’t appear to carry it, although I did find a 365 (Whole Foods) brand of vegetable glycerin for $5. This appears to be the right stuff, with no additives. But, I’m waiting to hear back from customer service if this is actually food-grade.

I want to start a small yeast bank, so I’m looking for small format (<10oz). Where do you buy yours?

You may find it in amongst the baking ingredients - here in the UK you can pick up 38ml for the equivalent of US$1.25 :
https://www.oetker.co.uk/products/p/glycerine