Is Calcium Lactate vegan?
Calcium Lactate
Calcium lactate is the calcium salt of lactic acid, used as a food additive, firming agent, and calcium supplement. It may be produced from fermentation of carbohydrates or by chemical synthesis, and the lactic acid component can be derived from plant or animal sources.
Why unconfirmed?
Calcium Lactate can be either derived from animal, or non-animal sources. The ingredient name itself is identical either way, so the label alone can’t tell you which. Only a supplier declaration can.
| Also known as | Calcium 2-hydroxypropanoate, Calcium dilactate, Calcium DL-lactate, Calcium L-lactate, Lactic acid calcium salt |
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| INCI name | Calcium Lactate |
| E number | E327 |
| INS number | 327 |
| CAS number | 814-80-2 |
| EC number | 212-406-7 |
| CosIng ID | 74902 |
| Last verified | 16 April 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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