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Is Potassium Hydroxycitrate vegetarian?

Potassium Hydroxycitrate

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Potassium Hydroxycitrate is the tripotassium salt of hydroxycitric acid, a citric acid derivative often obtained from Garcinia fruit or produced synthetically. It is used in cosmetic and dietary formulations.

Also known as 1,2-Dihydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, tripotassium salt
INCI name Potassium Hydroxycitrate
CosIng ID 36982
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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