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Is Calcium Sulphate vegetarian?

Calcium Sulphate

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Calcium Sulphate is a naturally occurring inorganic mineral compound found as gypsum or anhydrite. It is used as a firming agent, acidity regulator, and anti-caking agent in food and cosmetic products.

Also known as Alabaster, Anhydrite, Calcium sulfate, Calcium sulphate (CI 77231), CI 77231, Gypsum, Plaster of Paris
INCI name Calcium Sulphate
E number E516
INS number 516
CAS number 7778-18-9
EC number 231-900-3
CosIng ID 32349
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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