Is Potassium Chloride vegan?

Potassium chloride is an inorganic salt that occurs naturally as the mineral sylvite and is found in combined form in many minerals, brines, and ocean water. It is used in cosmetics as a viscosity adjuster and in foods as a salt substitute and firming agent.

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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