Is Ferrous Glycinate vegetarian?
Ferrous Glycinate
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Ferrous Glycinate is the ferrous salt of glycine, an iron(II) amino acid complex used as a dietary supplement and food fortification ingredient, often marketed under the trademark Ferrochel.
| Also known as | Ferrochel, Iron Glycinate, λ²-iron(2+) ion bis(2-aminoacetate) |
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| INCI name | Ferrous Glycinate |
| CAS number | 20150-34-9 |
| EC number | 606-444-7 |
| CosIng ID | 96134 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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