Is Ethyl Carbamate vegetarian?

Ethyl carbamate, also known as urethane, is an organic compound and ester of carbamic acid that occurs naturally in trace amounts in fermented foods and beverages, and is also produced synthetically. It has no animal origin, though it is classified as a carcinogen and rarely used deliberately.

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

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