Is Biphenyl vegetarian?
Biphenyl
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Vegetarian
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Biphenyl, also known as diphenyl, is a synthetic aromatic hydrocarbon used as a preservative and fungistatic agent, particularly on citrus fruit peels, registered as EU food additive E230 (INS 230).
| Also known as | Diphenyl |
|---|---|
| E number | E230 |
| INS number | 230 |
| CAS number | 92-52-4 |
| EC number | 202-163-5 |
| Last reviewed | 10 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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