Is Gardenia Blue vegetarian?

Gardenia Blue is a natural blue pigment derived from the fruit of Gardenia jasminoides via enzymatic conversion of iridoid glycosides, used as a food colourant (INS 165) and approved in the US but not currently listed as an EU-approved additive.

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

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