Is Carnauba Wax vegetarian?

Carnauba wax is a natural plant wax obtained from the leaves of the carnauba palm (Copernicia prunifera), native to Brazil. It is the hardest natural wax and is widely used in cosmetics, food coatings, pharmaceuticals, and as a car polish.

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

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