VG from health food store ok?

[Darlene7]

I live in Fresno, CA and I just called our best Health Food store and asked if they had VG, told them it was Vegetable Glycerin - they do carry it - want to check with the forum before I go buy it, does it sound alright? I was under the impression you could only order it online, I do have the Glycerine (Wilcox brand from Michael's craft store, but does not say VG or Vegtable Glycerin).
Darlene

 

[Sun Vaporer]

Darlene--it should say Vegetable Glycerin --Food grade or better (UPS)---Sun

 

[mamacat]

Darlene, I am glad you asked - I was just looking it up on-line. And, Sun, I am glad you were there to answer the question, as I just found "glycerin" at LorAnns and was wondering the same thing.

 

[Sun Vaporer]

Glycerine is fine so long as it says Food Grade or better----some do not actually spell it out--those I stay away from---Sun

 

[TDM]

Darlene, I am glad you asked - I was just looking it up on-line. And, Sun, I am glad you were there to answer the question, as I just found "glycerin" at LorAnns and was wondering the same thing.

The one on loranns site can be used.
https://www.lorannoils.com/p-9017-glycerine-natural.aspx

They do not always say vegetable glycerin. You will usually find the correct glycerin in the arts/crafts area of wal-mart or in the bakery.

 

[Jim Davis]

Another easy source is CVS Pharmacys. It's the CVS Brand. Pure Glycerin USP. Find it in the skincare section.

 

[mamacat]

The one on loranns site can be used.
https://www.lorannoils.com/p-9017-glycerine-natural.aspx

They do not always say vegetable glycerin. You will usually find the correct glycerin in the arts/crafts area of wal-mart or in the bakery.

Well, Mouse, you know I went to WalMart yesterday and lo and behold....no anything, but I stayed in the food part..... Guess I'll have to go back to the arts/crafts part...tried the bakery tho.

Thanks for the tip about LorAnn's casue that is where I was just looking....

Hope you're doing well - no driving and typing.....

 

[TDM]

Darlene, I am glad you asked - I was just looking it up on-line. And, Sun, I am glad you were there to answer the question, as I just found "glycerin" at LorAnns and was wondering the same thing.

Sending you a PM with a cake shop that is local to you. Just called them they have 30 different flavors available!!

 

[mamacat]

Sending you a PM with a cake shop that is local to you. Just called them they have 30 different flavors available!!

You are the best!!

 

[Paradiso]

I am using Vegetable Glycerin from the health food store. I figured it was probably pretty pure. "Contains: USP Grade Pure Vegetable Glycerin"

 

[TDM]

What I have found is look at http://www.whitepages.com
Do a business search. Under catagory put Candy Making supplies, and put in your city/state. Will usually give you several hits. Can usually call em and just ask if they have loranns.

 

[Wolf]

The Wilcox Glycerin is in Cake Decorating and is used in icing. I have been using it to cut my 36mg to 18mg. It seems to work fine.

 

[Darlene7]

Thanks Sun Vaporer - just went to the Health store and they were mistaken, they were all out - so I actually don't know if it says exactly what you listed, but will make sure the brand I get is exactly what you said it should be, thanks again
Darlene

 

[vaporize me]

I got my VG from a health food store. NOW brand 100% USP @ $8.99/16oz. Works great...

 

[MissVapor]

Many on here use Wiltons Brand from Micheals..It is certified kosher and they emailed me back today saying it is plant derived not animal.

 

[iorg]

What section of the health food stores do you find the NOW brand VG?

 

[vaporize me]

iorg... I don't remember but if you call them they will tell you if they have it or not. You can also try the NOW website. They have listings for retail outlets.

 

[Tammers]

heres where I got mine 153-0118
NOW
Vegetable Glycerine
16 fl oz
Nutrition Facts
Amount
Per Serving % Daily
Value*
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
100% Pure Vegetable Glycerine. Safe for both topical and internal use.

Recommended Use: NOW vegetable glycerine is a USP and food grade, all-natural product derived from vegetable oil. Vegetable glycerine moisturizes and cleanses skin, has emollient (softening) and lubricating properties. Vegetable glycerine may also be used as a natural low-glycemic sweetener or as a base for herbal extracts. For soft, moisturized skin, simply massage a few drops of NOW Vegetable Glycerine on desired areas, as needed. netrition.com $6.49 for 16 ounces

 

[h4w4ii4n]

It might be just me but the Now brand from the health food store left a waxy feeling in my mouth. Not dry like how PG makes me thirsty when I vape too much but waxy like I've been sucking on a candle. I'm currently using the Wilton brand and it doesn't leave the waxy taste. Wilton tastes little sweeter than the Now but since its sweeter it takes away from the intended flavor a bit more than the Now brand. I usually mix 20/80, 20% VG and 80 Menthol for example, Now definitely tastes menthol with increased vapor but Wilton tastes sorta like menthol, very faint menthol taste but with a humongous vapor fog. Either way people use them both so I guess they are all ok but if you asked me I rather use the one made to moisturize cake fondant/icing than one made to moisturize my skin.

 

[MissVapor]

It might be just me but the Now brand from the health food store left a waxy feeling in my mouth. Not dry like how PG makes me thirsty when I vape too much but waxy like I've been sucking on a candle. I'm currently using the Wilton brand and it doesn't leave the waxy taste. Wilton tastes little sweeter than the Now but since its sweeter it takes away from the intended flavor a bit more than the Now brand. I usually mix 20/80, 20% VG and 80 Menthol for example, Now definitely tastes menthol with increased vapor but Wilton tastes sorta like menthol, very faint menthol taste but with a humongous vapor fog. Either way people use them both so I guess they are all ok but if you asked me I rather use the one made to moisturize cake fondant/icing than one made to moisturize my skin.

Yes, I bought a pure VG from health food store (Frontier) and I had that waxy taste in my mouth for 2 days and it made me sooo thirsty..I don't get that with the wiltons brand either..