I purchased some olive leaf extract today that lists about half the product as being 'Glycerine (vegetable)'. I asked if it contained fructose and was told no - that the glycerin was included to couteract the bitterness of the olive leaf and that it (the glycerin) was the increadably sweet part of the product. They weren't kidding - it was almost intolerable! I assumed after tasting it that it had to contain fructose but I've not been able to determine that absolutely.

One web site says that it's...'composed of three carbon atoms, hydrogen atoms, and three OH groups. It has a sweet taste, but is metabolized differently than sugar and does not raise blood sugar levels.  It also does not contribute to bacterial tooth decay'.

The effects on blood sugar sound the same as fructose but I'm wondering if anyone can shed a bit more light on this and tell me if it's 'safe'

Thank You