Is Ascorbyl Asiatate vegetarian?

Ascorbyl Asiatate is a synthetic ester formed from the reaction of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) with asiatic acid, a triterpenoid compound derived from plants such as Centella asiatica.

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

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