Is Acetylneuraminic Acid vegetarian?

N-Acetylneuraminic Acid is the predominant sialic acid found in human and many mammalian cells; the cosmetic ingredient is typically produced synthetically or by fermentation, though it can also be derived from animal sources.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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