Is Gold vegetarian?
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Gold (CI 77480) is a metallic element used as an inorganic colour in food decoration and cosmetics. It consists of pure metallic gold and imparts a distinctive golden colour.
| Also known as | 1360157-34-1, Acetyl Heptapeptide-9 Colloidal Gold (nano), Aurum, Colloidal Gold, Colloidal Gold (nano), Gold (nano), Gold Thioethylamino Hyaluronic Acid (nano), Metallic gold |
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| INCI name | Gold |
| E number | E175 |
| INS number | 175 |
| CAS number | 7440-57-5 |
| EC number | 231-165-9 |
| CI number | CI 77480 |
| CosIng ID | 32827 |
| Last reviewed | 15 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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