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Is Tannic Acid vegan?

Tannic Acid

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Tannic acid is a specific form of tannin, a polyphenolic compound composed of polygalloyl glucose or quinic acid esters, commercially extracted from plant sources such as tara pods, gallnuts, or sumac leaves.

Also known as Gallotannic Acid, Tannin
INCI name Tannic Acid
E number E181
INS number 181
CAS number 1401-55-4
EC number 215-753-2
CosIng ID 38472
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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