Is Calcium Gluconate vegan?

Calcium Gluconate

Vegan

Calcium Gluconate is the calcium salt of gluconic acid, used as a firming agent, sequestrant, and calcium supplement in food and cosmetic products. Gluconic acid is typically produced by microbial fermentation of glucose, after which it is neutralised with calcium carbonate.

Also known as Calcii gluconas, Calcium D-gluconate, Gluconic acid calcium salt, Gluconic acid, calcium salt
INCI name Calcium Gluconate
E number E578
CAS number 299-28-5
EC number 206-075-8
CosIng ID 32326
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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