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Is Ferric Ammonium Citrate vegetarian?

Ferric Ammonium Citrate

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Ferric Ammonium Citrate is a water-soluble iron salt of citric acid, produced synthetically from ferric citrate and ammonia, used as a food additive and cosmetic ingredient.

Also known as 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, Ammonium iron (3+) salt, Ammonium Ferric Citrate
INCI name Ferric Ammonium Citrate
E number E381
CAS number 1185-57-5
EC number 214-686-6
CosIng ID 56251
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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