Is Phytic Acid vegetarian?
Phytic Acid
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Phytic acid is a naturally occurring six-fold phosphate ester of inositol found in plant seeds, grains, and legumes, also produced synthetically; it is used as a chelating agent and antioxidant.
| Also known as | cis-1,2,3,5-trans-4,6-Cyclohexanehexol, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), Fytic acid, Inositol hexakisphosphate, Inositol hexaphosphate, IP6 |
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| INCI name | Phytic Acid |
| E number | E391 |
| INS number | 391 |
| CAS number | 83-86-3 |
| EC number | 201-506-6 |
| CosIng ID | 36555 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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