Is Niacin vegetarian?
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Niacin, also known as nicotinic acid or Vitamin B3, is a water-soluble vitamin essential for energy metabolism. For commercial use in supplements and food fortification, it is predominantly produced via chemical synthesis.
| Also known as | 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, acidum nicotinicum, Niacin, Nicotinate, Nicotinic acid, Nicotinic Acid, Pyridine-3-carboxylic acid, Vitamin B, Vitamin B3, vitamin PP |
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| INCI name | Niacin |
| E number | E375 |
| INS number | 375 |
| CAS number | 59-67-6 |
| EC number | 200-441-0 |
| CosIng ID | 35498 |
| Last reviewed | 28 May 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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