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Is Ammonium Fumarate vegetarian?

Ammonium Fumarate

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Ammonium fumarate is the ammonium salt of fumaric acid, produced synthetically, used as a food acid. It is approved by Codex Alimentarius and the US FDA (INS 368), though not currently listed as an EU-approved additive.

Also known as Ammonium Fumarate
E number E368
INS number 368
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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