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Is Chitosan Succinamide vegetarian?

Chitosan Succinamide

Chitosan Succinamide is an N-succinyl derivative of chitosan, a polysaccharide typically derived from crustacean shell chitin, though non-animal fermentation-derived chitosan sources also exist.

Also known as Chitosan, N-(3-Carboxypropanoyl)-
INCI name Chitosan Succinamide
CosIng ID 32651
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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