{"title":"Hoogbeek Base","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is base?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e' refers to a foundational ingredient used across a variety of applications, acting as the primary carrier or solvent in which other ingredients are mixed or dissolved. This versatile component is crucial in creating a wide range of products, mainly personal care items and foods. In personal care products, a base can hydrate, nourish, and deliver active ingredients to the skin or hair. In the culinary world, it can serve as a sweetener, thickener, or moisture-retainer in foods and beverages. Essentially, the base is the backbone of a formulation, providing the necessary consistency and properties needed for the product to perform as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are PG and VG generally used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropylene Glycol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropylene glycol is used in various edible products such as liquid sweeteners, ice cream, whipped dairy products, and soft drinks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn alcohol-based hand sanitizers, it functions as a moisturizer to prevent skin from drying out. Propylene glycol also serves as a solvent in many pharmaceuticals, including oral, injectable, and topical formulations. Many pharmaceutical compounds that are insoluble in water use propylene glycol as a solvent and carrier. Propylene glycol is additionally used as a solvent and carrier for numerous capsule-based pharmaceutical preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Glycerin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn extractions using the \"tincture\" method, VG is frequently chosen as an \"alcohol-free\" alternative to ethanol, acting as a solvent for preparing aromas or herbal extracts. In alcohol-based tincture recipes, glycerin can replace alcohol thanks to its preservative qualities. Vegetable glycerin is also a foundational ingredient in many cough syrups and mouthwashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn food and beverages, VG acts as a moisturizer, solvent, and sweetener and aids in food preservation. It also serves as a filler in low-fat commercial foods (such as cookies) and as a thickening agent in liqueurs. VG and water are used to preserve certain types of plant leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hoogbeek-premium-base-30pg-70vg","title":"Hoogbeek Food-Grade Base – 30% PG \/ 70% VG","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoogbeek food-grade base containing 30% propylene glycol (PG) and 70% vegetable glycerine (VG). Available in 10, 250 and 1,000 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoosing your base\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePG means propylene glycol; VG means vegetable glycerine. The ratio describes the base composition, not a recommended dosage in a finished food or drink. Choose the composition specified by your recipe or formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUse and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the product label and the requirements for your intended application. For food use, check the permitted application and amount in the final recipe. Store closed and follow the storage instructions on the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuestions about composition or suitability? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hoogbeek\"\u003eCompare all PG\/VG bases\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jiritsu Flavours","offers":[{"title":"1000mL","offer_id":56840910831993,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mL","offer_id":56840910864761,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10mL","offer_id":56840910897529,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/5239\/4105\/files\/hoogbeek1000ml3070_bbf420fb-0c17-4ff8-a7bf-0080e09d9e3b.webp?v=1773329315"},{"product_id":"hoogbeek-premium-base-50vg-50pg","title":"Hoogbeek Food-Grade Base – 50% PG \/ 50% VG","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoogbeek food-grade base containing equal parts propylene glycol (PG) and vegetable glycerine (VG). Available in 250 and 1,000 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoosing your base\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePG means propylene glycol; VG means vegetable glycerine. The ratio describes the base composition, not a recommended dosage in a finished food or drink. Choose the composition specified by your recipe or formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUse and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the product label and the requirements for your intended application. For food use, check the permitted application and amount in the final recipe. Store closed and follow the storage instructions on the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuestions about composition or suitability? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hoogbeek\"\u003eCompare all PG\/VG bases\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jiritsu Flavours","offers":[{"title":"1000mL","offer_id":56849469342073,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mL","offer_id":56849469374841,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/5239\/4105\/files\/hoogbeek1000ml5050_3410c7a1-0d9d-4481-b821-5fc947619616.webp?v=1773481970"},{"product_id":"hoogbeek-premium-base-100-vegetable-glycerine","title":"Hoogbeek Food-Grade Vegetable Glycerine – 100% VG","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoogbeek 100% vegetable glycerine (VG) in food grade. Choose a 250 ml or 1,000 ml bottle for your formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoosing your base\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePG means propylene glycol; VG means vegetable glycerine. The ratio describes the base composition, not a recommended dosage in a finished food or drink. Choose the composition specified by your recipe or formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUse and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the product label and the requirements for your intended application. For food use, check the permitted application and amount in the final recipe. Store closed and follow the storage instructions on the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuestions about composition or suitability? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hoogbeek\"\u003eCompare all PG\/VG bases\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jiritsu Flavours","offers":[{"title":"1000mL","offer_id":56849472749945,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mL","offer_id":56849472782713,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/5239\/4105\/files\/hoogbeek1000mlvg_7dfe5d48-51f0-4d2a-93eb-8ce670cb6843.webp?v=1773482269"},{"product_id":"hoogbeek-premium-base-100-propene-glycol-pg","title":"Hoogbeek Food-Grade Propylene Glycol – 100% PG","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoogbeek 100% propylene glycol (PG) in food grade. 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Store closed and follow the storage instructions on the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuestions about composition or suitability? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hoogbeek\"\u003eCompare all PG\/VG bases\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jiritsu Flavours","offers":[{"title":"1000mL","offer_id":56849496572281,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mL","offer_id":56849496605049,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/5239\/4105\/files\/hoogbeek1000mlpg_7ca6a838-5fdd-45b2-9f57-465f9e1a6c57.webp?v=1773482907"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/5239\/4105\/collections\/hoogbeek3.jpg?v=1771248585","url":"https:\/\/jiritsuflavours.nl\/collections\/hoogbeek.oembed","provider":"Jiritsu Flavours","version":"1.0","type":"link"}