Is Hydrolyzed Pig Amnion Extract vegetarian?

Hydrolyzed Pig Amnion Extract is the hydrolysate of an extract obtained from pig amnion (fetal membrane), produced by acid, enzyme, or other hydrolysis methods. As an animal slaughter by-product, it is neither vegan nor vegetarian.

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

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