Is Sodium Stearoyl DNA vegetarian?

Sodium Stearoyl DNA is a sodium salt derivative of DNA that has been esterified with stearic acid (octadecanoyl group). The DNA source is not standardized and may derive from various biological materials, including fish or plant sources depending on the manufacturer.

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

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