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Is Bone Charcoal vegetarian?

Bone Charcoal

Vegetarian Unconfirmed

Bone charcoal (bone black) is a black, granular material produced by calcining animal bones in closed vessels with limited air. It is used as a pigment, adsorbent, and decolorising agent in sugar refining.

Also known as Animal charcoal, Bone char, Boneblack, Ivory black
Vegan alternatives Vegetable Carbon
Last reviewed 3 June 2026

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

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