Is Sorbitan Tristearate vegetarian?

Sorbitan Tristearate is an emulsifier produced by reacting sorbitol with stearic acid to form a triester. Stearic acid may be derived from animal or vegetable fats; the vegetable-derived version is known as Span 65V, while the standard grade is Span 65.

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

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