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Is Potassium Fumarate vegetarian?

Potassium Fumarate

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Potassium fumarate is the potassium salt of fumaric acid, produced synthetically, used as a food acid. It is approved by Codex Alimentarius and the US FDA (INS 366), though not currently listed as an EU-approved additive.

Also known as Potassium Fumarate
E number E366
INS number 366
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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