Is Aspergillus/Camellia Sinensis Leaf Ferment Extract vegetarian?

This ingredient is an extract obtained by fermenting Camellia sinensis (tea) leaves with the fungus Aspergillus, a process related to traditional fermented tea production such as pu-erh.

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

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