Spiga Nord > Glycerine for the food sector
Food-grade vegetable glycerin (E422) is one of the most widely used functional ingredients in the food industry thanks to its humectant, stabilising, solvent, and carrier properties. Its versatility makes it a key component in the production of foods, beverages, flavourings, dietary supplements, and numerous other formulations where quality, safety, and consistency are essential.
Spiga Nord produces high-purity refined vegetable glycerine, derived exclusively from plant-based raw materials and developed to meet the requirements of the international food industry. Our products comply with the specifications for glycerol E422, the European Pharmacopoeia (EP), and the Food Chemical Codex (FCC), ensuring a reliable ingredient for companies operating in the food, nutraceutical, and functional ingredients sectors.
Thanks to its chemical and physical properties, Spiga Nord vegetable glycerine is used as:
The main applications include baked goods, confectionery, chewing gum, spreads, beverages, plant-based products, dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, and numerous other applications where food safety, process repeatability, and consistent quality are key factors.
The food industry must meet increasingly stringent requirements regarding safety, traceability, regulatory compliance, and sustainability. In addition to the quality of raw materials, manufacturers and processors are looking for suppliers who can guarantee a consistent supply, complete technical documentation, and regulatory support.
For this reason, the choice of glycerine cannot be based solely on price; it must also take into account factors such as compliance with European regulations, contaminant control, batch traceability, product stability, and the availability of internationally recognised certifications.
Spiga Nord produces food-grade glycerine in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2023/1329, Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs, and is authorised by the competent Italian authorities to produce and store glycerol as a food additive.
Each batch is fully traceable from raw material to finished product through a dedicated identification system, while stability studies confirm a shelf life of 24 months under proper storage conditions.
Spiga Nord offers a complete range of vegetable glycerine E422, designed to meet the diverse needs of the food industry, ingredient manufacturers, nutraceutical companies, and customers who require documentation compliant with the European Pharmacopoeia.
Our solutions are made exclusively from GMO-free vegetable glycerin; they are suitable for formulations intended for vegan, vegetarian, celiac, diabetic, and lactose-intolerant consumers, and are also available in Kosher- and Halal-certified versions.
In addition to product quality, we ensure a safety- and regulatory compliance-oriented approach through:
Choosing Spiga Nord means partnering with an Italian manufacturer specialising in the refining of vegetable glycerine, offering not only high-quality raw material but also technical expertise, regulatory support, and a consistent supply.
Each product is manufactured in a dedicated facility in accordance with strict quality procedures, featuring an in-house quality control laboratory, comprehensive analysis plans for raw materials and finished products, supplier qualification procedures, HACCP systems, Food Defence and Food Fraud programs, and continuous improvement processes.
Our products are accompanied by the technical documentation required by the food industry and backed by internationally recognised certifications, including Kosher and Halal, as well as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems. Furthermore, for excipient products, we provide a complete Certificate of Analysis in accordance with the European Pharmacopoeia. In contrast, for EP-listed products, we provide a Certificate of Conformity, allowing customers to choose the solution that best suits their documentation needs.
For Spiga Nord, glycerine is not simply a raw material: it is the result of a controlled production process, in-depth regulatory knowledge, and a constant commitment to quality, safety, and reliability. This approach makes us the ideal partner for companies seeking to develop safe, high-performing food products that comply with international standards.
Our Products
A highly refined, 100% plant-derived glycerol (≥99.7%) offering triple compliance as an EP pharmaceutical excipient, E422 food additive, and cosmetic ingredient. Extremely versatile and safe, it acts as a premium humectant, binder, and solvent for medicinal syrups, oral treatments, high-quality foods, and advanced dermatological formulations.
Multi-certified vegetable glycerol (≥99.7%) fully compliant with EP pharmaceutical excipient and E422 food additive standards, plus Kosher and Halal certifications. Designed for highly regulated global markets, it ensures maximum microbiological purity and exceptional humectant performance for pharmaceutical, nutritional, and personal care products.
Refined, GMO-free vegetable glycerol with a minimum purity of 99.7%, complying with European Pharmacopoeia (EP) specifications and EU E422 food additive regulations. Widely used as a humectant, stabilizer, and sweetener in food and beverages, it is also an excellent ingredient for cosmetic and personal care applications.
Pure, plant-derived glycerol (≥99.7%) certified as an E422 food additive and EP-grade ingredient, complete with Kosher and Halal certifications. It is an optimal solution for the international food, confectionery, and cosmetic sectors, providing high functional performance as a sweetener, moisture-retaining agent, and solvent in ethically compliant formulas.
Refined plant-based glycerol (≥99.7%) graded as an EP pharmaceutical excipient and backed by Kosher and Halal certifications. Formulated for the stringent demands of the pharmaceutical and advanced cosmetic industries, it provides exceptional hydrating and carrying properties alongside strict ethical and regulatory compliance.
Refined, GMO-free glycerol of 100% vegetable origin featuring a purity above 99.7%, fully compliant with European Pharmacopoeia (EP) standards. Highly recommended for cosmetic and personal care formulations, it performs as a powerful moisturizer, humectant, and solvent, ensuring high skin tolerability and remarkable thermal stability.