Is Aurantiochytrium Limacinum Oil Extract vegetarian?

Aurantiochytrium Limacinum Oil Extract is the end-product of the removal of unsaturated triglycerides from oil derived from the marine microorganism Aurantiochytrium limacinum, a thraustochytrid known for producing omega-3 fatty acids.

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

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