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Is Glucaric Acid vegetarian?

Glucaric Acid

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Glucaric acid, also known as saccharic acid, is an aldaric acid with the formula C6H10O8 that occurs naturally in fruits and vegetables and can also be produced synthetically or via fermentation.

Also known as D-Glucaric Acid, Saccharic Acid
INCI name Glucaric Acid
CAS number 87-73-0
EC number 201-768-1
CosIng ID 34006
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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