Glycerine from pig fat?

[Kent C]

All vegetable (no animal) 100% pure Vegetable Glycerine.

NOW Foods - Vegetable Glycerine - 16 oz.

"NOW Foods does not test on animals."


What is the source of NOW® Vegetable Glycerine, and can it be used as a sweetener?
NOW® Vegetable Glycerine is a natural by-product of the cosmetic industry. It is derived from palm oil and is 100% pure. Vegetable Glycerine is safe to use as a natural sweetener, and actually metabolizes slower than regular table sugar."

NOW Foods - A Message from NOW Foods Founder, Elwood Richard=

A Message from NOW Foods Founder, Elwood Richard

"The proof of NOW quality rests in our adherence to excellent manufacturing processes. We are a GMP and organic certified manufacturer. We are also kosher certified by the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America. We support not-for-profit organizations such as Citizens for Health and DSEA (Dietary Supplement Education Alliance) whose mission is to educate the public on the benefits of natural products, for our bodies and our environment."

And one heck of a price right now at amazon.... never seen it that low there:
$4.92 for a 16 oz bottle.

Amazon.com: Vegetable Glycerine 16 fl.oz: Everything Else

A bit lower in the older bottling:

NOW Foods, Vegetable Glycerine - 16 fl oz - Nutricity.com

Didn't check shipping on either.

[Birdy]

Thanks for the detailed information. But at the JC FAQ page they say their PG liquids are vegan. How about that?

I think he just meant that PG isn't animal or vegetable based- it is synthetic.
Glycerin can be animal OR vegetable based.

If you buy USP Food Grade "Vegetable Glycerin" then it will not contain animal products. The ingredient list on the bottle should state that clearly.

I've never heard of any eliquid that does contain animal products- some vendors go ahead and say that so that anyone concerned (like you) can buy them without worrying about it.

[myasin]

I believe that Drew at nhaler.com has kosher juice.
On a side note, glycerin is used in making explosives. In WWII, citizens were encouraged to donate their used cooking grease to the US gov for bomb production.

I've checked it and you are right. PG is kosher based at nhaler. Thanks a lot...

[Birdy]

NOW Foods - Vegetable Glycerine - 16 oz.

This is the brand I use. I got it at Whole Foods. They carry it at many health/natural food stores.

[myasin]

I think he just meant that PG isn't animal or vegetable based- it is synthetic.
Glycerin can be animal OR vegetable based.

If you buy USP Food Grade "Vegetable Glycerin" then it will not contain animal products. The ingredient list on the bottle should state that clearly.

I've never heard of any eliquid that does contain animal products- some vendors go ahead and say that so that anyone concerned (like you) can buy them without worrying about it.

If glycerin is animal based I still should avoid it. Do you mean glycerin in e-liquids is not animal based?

[Birdy]

I've checked it and you are right. PG is kosher based at nhaler. Thanks a lot...

Just remember kosher doesn't necessarily mean vegan.

So when you're seeing generic glycerin it can be kosher but still contain animal products.

[myasin]

Just remember kosher doesn't necessarily mean vegan.

So when you're seeing generic glycerin it can be kosher but still contain animal products.

It's OK. I can go with kosher.

[myasin]

All vegetable (no animal) 100% pure Vegetable Glycerine.

NOW Foods - Vegetable Glycerine - 16 oz.

"NOW Foods does not test on animals."


What is the source of NOW® Vegetable Glycerine, and can it be used as a sweetener?
NOW® Vegetable Glycerine is a natural by-product of the cosmetic industry. It is derived from palm oil and is 100% pure. Vegetable Glycerine is safe to use as a natural sweetener, and actually metabolizes slower than regular table sugar."

NOW Foods - A Message from NOW Foods Founder, Elwood Richard=

A Message from NOW Foods Founder, Elwood Richard

"The proof of NOW quality rests in our adherence to excellent manufacturing processes. We are a GMP and organic certified manufacturer. We are also kosher certified by the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America. We support not-for-profit organizations such as Citizens for Health and DSEA (Dietary Supplement Education Alliance) whose mission is to educate the public on the benefits of natural products, for our bodies and our environment."

And one heck of a price right now at amazon.... never seen it that low there:
$4.92 for a 16 oz bottle.

Amazon.com: Vegetable Glycerine 16 fl.oz: Everything Else

A bit lower in the older bottling:

NOW Foods, Vegetable Glycerine - 16 fl oz - Nutricity.com

Didn't check shipping on either.

Sorry, I am confused. Let say I got VG from above links. What should I do else to have the liquid to vape. Peaople use the term cut, but I could not figure out it yet. I asked my question in the first place to buy just a ready made mix. I am afraid I do not have the DIY experience yet.

Thanks...

[Kent C]

Sorry, I am confused. Let say I got VG from above links. What should I do else to have the liquid to vape. Peaople use the term cut, but I could not figure out it yet. I asked my question in the first place to buy just a ready made mix. I am afraid I do not have the DIY experience yet.

Thanks...

I was just addressing the more general question about VG:

"I've just read somewhere that glycerine in the liquids was obtained from either vegetable or pig fat, or it is synthetic. Because of the religious concerns, I need to know which liquids of which supplier is not obtained from animals. Synthetics and vegetable based ones work for me."

As far as DIY, you'd have to get a VG or PG based nic juice that is also kosher and then flavorings that are kosher as well. Pretty sure you're good to go with Nhaler for premade juice that will be kosher. You could PM Drew directly if you had questions:

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[Kent C]

This is the brand I use. I got it at Whole Foods. They carry it at many health/natural food stores.

I like it. It's clean and I cut it with distilled water. I thought I got a deal at amazon for $5 something ;-) but that's a pretty good price above. Never priced it locally though.