Is Calcium Benzoate vegan?

Calcium Benzoate

Vegan

Calcium Benzoate is the calcium salt of benzoic acid, used as a preservative in food and cosmetic products to inhibit microbial growth. It is produced by reacting benzoic acid with calcium hydroxide or calcium carbonate.

Also known as Benzoic acid calcium salt, Benzoic acid, calcium salt, Calcium bis(benzoate), Calcium dibenzoate
INCI name Calcium Benzoate
E number E213
CAS number 2090-05-3
EC number 218-235-4
CosIng ID 32313
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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