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Is alum, ammonium vegan?

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Aluminium Ammonium Sulphate is also known as alum, ammonium.

Aluminium Ammonium Sulphate (ammonium alum) is an inorganic salt used as a firming agent and stabiliser (E523) in food products, and also as an astringent in cosmetics.

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