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Is Bittern vegetarian?

Bittern

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

Bittern is the residual salt solution remaining after sodium chloride has been crystallized out of seawater or brine, rich in magnesium and other minerals, used in cosmetics and food production (e.g. tofu coagulation).

Also known as Nigari
INCI name Bittern
CosIng ID 54723
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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