Is Fumaric Acid vegan?

Fumaric acid is a naturally occurring organic dicarboxylic acid found in many plants and produced in the human body during the citric acid cycle. In commerce it is primarily produced by chemical synthesis and used as an acidulant in food and beverages and as a pH adjuster in cosmetics.

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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