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Carrier or solvent

E1518 glyceryl triacetate (triacetin): what it is, its sources, vegan or not

E1518 can come from plant oils or animal fat, and the pack rarely says which. Vegetarian and vegan profiles get Heads up: source not stated.

By Bravoora teamUpdated 13 October 2026Sources checked 20 September 20264 sourcesHow we check

Heads up

for a vegan profile

E1518=source not stated

What is E1518?

E1518, glyceryl triacetate (triacetin), is a carrier, an additive that carries or dissolves another additive, a flavouring or a nutrient.

What is E1518 made from?

E1518 can come from plant oils or animal fat. Made from glycerol (E422), which can come from plant oils or animal fat; the pack does not say which.

Plant oils
Animal fat

Is E1518 vegan?

Heads up. Source not stated. E1518 can come from plant oils or animal fat. The pack does not have to say which, so the app says Heads up instead of guessing.

What the app says to each profile, and the reason it shows.

VeganHeads upSource not stated. E1518 can come from plant oils or animal fat. The pack does not have to say which, so the app says Heads up instead of guessing.

VegetarianHeads upSource not stated. E1518 can come from plant oils or animal fat. One of those is meat, fish or a slaughter by-product, and the pack does not have to say which.

What other names does E1518 have on a label?

On a label, E1518 can also appear as “INS 1518”, “Carrier (1518)”, “Carrier (E1518)”, “Glyceryl triacetate (triacetin)” or “Triacetin”.

Any of these on a pack means E1518. The checker reads them all.

E1518E 1518E-1518INS 1518Carrier (1518)Carrier (E1518)Glyceryl triacetate (triacetin)Triacetin

What would change the answer for E1518?

For E1518, a stated source changes the answer. A pack that says “from plant oils” gives Fits you; one that says “from animal fat” gives Not for you. A list that is cut off or unreadable gets Needs one more scan.