Is Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids vegetarian?

Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids is the sodium salt formed from the reaction of coconut oil acid chlorides with protein hydrolyzates; used as a mild surfactant. The origin of the protein hydrolyzate (plant or animal) can vary.

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

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