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Is Reticulin vegan?

Reticulin

Not Vegan

Reticulin is a type of structural fibrous protein found in the connective tissue of vertebrate animals, forming part of the extracellular matrix alongside elastin and collagen. It is derived from animal skeletal muscle and connective tissue.

Also known as Reticular connective tissue protein, Reticular fiber protein
Last reviewed 16 April 2026

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