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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
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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