Is Melittin vegetarian?

Melittin is the main peptide component of honeybee (Apis mellifera) venom, consisting of 26 amino acids, and is the principal pain-producing substance in bee stings. It is derived directly from bee venom, an animal-derived material requiring extraction from insects.

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

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