It is a low-calorie sweetener and also has humectant properties.

It is used as a plasticizer in chewing gum production. In cigarette filters, it functions as a plasticizer and humectant. Food-grade triacetin is utilized in animal feed, sweeteners, as a food-grade plasticizer, humectant, in colored cosmetics and skin care products, as a food additive, in food packaging, and as a solvent.