Is Palmitoyl Silk Amino Acids vegan?

Palmitoyl Silk Amino Acids is the reaction product of silk amino acids, derived from hydrolyzed silk protein, with palmitoyl chloride. Silk is obtained from the cocoons of silkworms, typically killed during processing, making this ingredient of animal/insect origin.

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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