Is Sodium Oleoyl Lactylate vegetarian?

Sodium Oleoyl Lactylate is the sodium salt of the ester of oleic acid and lactic acid, used as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent in cosmetics; oleic acid may be sourced from plant or animal fats.

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

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