Is Cross-linked starch vegan?

Distarch Phosphate is also known as Cross-linked starch.

Distarch phosphate is a modified starch in which phosphate groups cross-link two starch molecules, improving stability against heat, acid, and shear. It is derived from plant starch sources such as maize, potato, or tapioca.

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