Is Glutamic Acid vegan?
Glutamic Acid
Glutamic acid is a non-essential alpha-amino acid found widely in both plant and animal tissue, and is the most abundant excitatory neurotransmitter in the vertebrate nervous system. It is used in biosynthesis of proteins and as a precursor to GABA. Commercial production can be from plant fermentation, synthetic synthesis, or animal-derived sources, making the vegan status dependent on source.
Why unconfirmed?
Glutamic Acid 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 | (S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid, 2-Aminoglutaric acid, alpha-Aminoglutaric acid, glumatic acid, Glutamate, L-Glutamic acid |
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| INCI name | Glutamic Acid |
| E number | E620 |
| INS number | 620 |
| CAS number | 56-86-0 |
| EC number | 200-293-7 |
| CosIng ID | 34017 |
| Last verified | Needs verification (help us verify this ingredient) |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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