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Is 5-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methylfuran-3(2H)-one vegan?

5-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methylfuran-3(2H)-one is a furanone flavoring compound with a caramel-like, sweet aroma, also known as homofuraneol, occurring naturally in some foods but commonly produced synthetically.

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