Is Gentiobiose vegetarian?

Gentiobiose is a disaccharide composed of two D-glucose units joined by a β(1→6) linkage. It occurs naturally as a component of crocin in saffron and can also form as a by-product of glucose caramelization or starch hydrolysis, or be produced via enzymatic hydrolysis of certain glucans.

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

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