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Is Mytilus Extract vegetarian?

Mytilus Extract

Mytilus Extract is an extract derived from the sea mussel, Mytilus edulis, a bivalve mollusc. As an animal-derived ingredient obtained from shellfish, its harvesting involves killing the animal.

Also known as Sea Mussel Extract
INCI name Mytilus Extract
EC number 305-363-1
CosIng ID 35472
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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

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