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Is Ammonium Sulphate vegan?

Ammonium Sulphate

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Ammonium Sulphate is an inorganic salt used as a flour treatment agent and acidity regulator (E517) in food, and as a pH adjuster and buffer in cosmetic products.

Also known as Ammonium sulfate, Ammonium sulphate, Diammonium sulfate, Mascagnite
INCI name Ammonium Sulphate
E number E517
INS number 517
CAS number 7783-20-2
EC number 231-984-1
CosIng ID 31899
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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