Is Perilla Frutescens Seed vegetarian?

Perilla Frutescens Seed is the seed of Perilla frutescens, an annual plant in the mint family (Labiatae/Lamiaceae) native to Southeast Asia and traditionally cultivated across East Asia.

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

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