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Is Saccharated Lime vegetarian?

Saccharated Lime

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Saccharated Lime, also known as calcium saccharate, is a compound formed from calcium hydroxide and sugar, used in sugar refining and as a pH adjuster or calcium source in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as 8002-17-3, Calcium saccharate
INCI name Saccharated Lime
CAS number 5793-88-4
EC number 227-334-1
CosIng ID 79969
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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