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Is Glycine HCl vegetarian?

Glycine HCl

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

Glycine HCl is the hydrochloride salt of glycine, the simplest of the proteinogenic amino acids, which can be produced synthetically or via fermentation.

Also known as Glycine Hydrochloride
INCI name Glycine HCl
EC number 227-841-8
CosIng ID 93664
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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