Is Furoic Acid vegetarian?
Furoic Acid
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Furoic Acid (2-furoic acid) is an organic compound consisting of a furan ring and a carboxylic acid group, used as a food preservative and flavoring agent, produced synthetically or derived from furfural.
| Also known as | 2-Furancarboxylic acid |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Furoic Acid |
| CAS number | 88-14-2 |
| EC number | 201-803-0 |
| CosIng ID | 95039 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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