Applications and Uses of Glycine
by Shawn 2014-11-10
Glycine is a proteinogenic amino acids widely used as nutritional supplements in food and beverage industries. As a nutritional supplements, Glycine can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, agriculture/animal feed, and various other industries.
Glycine in Food Production
Glycine is widely used as nutritional supplement, flavor enhancer, antioxidant and buffering agents in food production.
- As flavor enhancer and buffering agents: in sauce, salt and Vinegar to enhance flavor and improve mouthfeel.
- As nutritional supplement: in food industries to provide amino acids.
- As antioxidant: in cheese, cream to extend shelf life.
Glycine in Beverage
Glycine is widely used as nutritional supplement, flavor enhancer in beverage.
- As nutritional supplement, flavor enhancer: in alcoholic beverage like wine, whiskey and champagne to enhance flavor together with Alanine.
Glycine in Pharmaceutical
Glycine is widely used as Nutritional therapy, effects of drugs in Pharmaceutical.
- As Nutritional therapy: in amino acid rehydration to enhance nutrition.
- As Nutritional therapy, effects of drugs: in treatment of myasthenia gravis, progressive muscular atrophy, hyperacidity and chronic enteritis.
Glycine in Cosmetics
Glycine is widely used as nutritional supplements in Cosmetics.
- As nutrition supplements: in cosmetic and personal care industries to reactivate cells.
Glycine in Agriculture/Animal Feed
Glycine is widely used as nutritional supplement, Insecticide in Agriculture/Animal Feed.
- As nutritional supplement, hydrolyzed protein synergist: in chicken feed to enhance nutrition.
- As Insecticide: in pyrethroid insecticides to kill pests.
Glycine in Other Industries
Glycine is widely used as intermediate in various other industries.
- As intermediate: in manufacturing of various organic chemicals.
This application file is based on limited review of Foodchem International Corporation. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about Glycine or want to report new applications of Glycine to us.
