Is Glucuronic Acid vegetarian?

Glucuronic acid is a uronic acid first isolated from urine, also found in plant gums such as gum arabic and xanthan, and produced commercially via fermentation or chemical synthesis; it plays a key role in metabolism in microorganisms, plants and animals.

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

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