Is Lactococcus lactis polypeptide vegan?

Nisin is also known as Lactococcus lactis polypeptide.

Nisin is a polypeptide bacteriocin produced by the fermentation of Lactococcus lactis. It is used as a natural preservative in food to inhibit the growth of gram-positive bacteria and spore-forming organisms.

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