Is Calcium Diglutamate vegetarian?
Calcium Diglutamate
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
Calcium Diglutamate is the calcium salt of glutamic acid, used as a flavour enhancer in food products. It is produced by reacting glutamic acid with calcium sources.
| Also known as | Calcium biglutamate, Calcium glutamate, CDG, Glutamic acid, calcium salt |
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| E number | E623 |
| INS number | 623 |
| Last reviewed | 22 April 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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