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Is Biosaccharide Gum-4 vegetarian?

Biosaccharide Gum-4

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Biosaccharide Gum-4 is a fermentation-derived gum produced from sorbitol, consisting of a deacetylated branched polymer of L-fucose, D-glucose, and glucuronic acid units, used as a texturising agent in cosmetics.

INCI name Biosaccharide Gum-4
CAS number 905593-86-4
CosIng ID 54770
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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