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Is Phytin vegetarian?

Phytin

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Phytin is the calcium and magnesium salt of phytic acid, typically derived from plant sources such as cereal bran, corn, or rice.

Also known as Calcium-magnesium phytate, Calcium-magnesium phytate,myo-Inositol, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), calcium magnesium salt, myo-Inositol, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), calcium magnesium salt
INCI name Phytin
CAS number 83-86-3
CosIng ID 90877
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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