Is Sorbitan Trioleate vegetarian?

Sorbitan Trioleate is an emulsifier produced by reacting sorbitol with oleic acid to form a triester. Oleic acid may be derived from animal or vegetable sources; the vegetable-derived version is commercially known as Span 85V, while the standard grade is Span 85.

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

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