Is Calcium Benzoate vegetarian?

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.

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

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