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Is Aluminium vegan?

Aluminium

Vegan

Aluminium is a silvery-white metallic element used as a food colouring agent (E173, CI 77000) for surface colouring of confectionery and in cosmetics as a pigment and opacifier.

Also known as Aluminium metal, Aluminium powder, Aluminum, CI 77000
INCI name Aluminium
E number E173
CosIng ID 30527
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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