Is Distearoylphosphatidylcholine vegan?

Distearoyl Glycerophosphocholine is also known as Distearoylphosphatidylcholine.

Distearoyl Glycerophosphocholine is a phospholipid ester composed of glycerophosphocholine esterified with two stearic acid chains, used as an emollient and emulsifier in cosmetics; it can be derived from plant or animal (egg/soy) lecithin sources.

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