Is Potassium Gluconate vegetarian?
Potassium Gluconate
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Potassium Gluconate is the potassium salt of gluconic acid. It is used as a sequestrant and mineral supplement in food products and as a skin-conditioning agent in cosmetics.
| Also known as | Monopotassium salt of D-gluconic acid, Potassium D-gluconate |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Potassium Gluconate |
| E number | E577 |
| INS number | 577 |
| CAS number | 299-27-4 |
| EC number | 206-074-2 |
| CosIng ID | 59122 |
| Last reviewed | 22 April 2026 |
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