Is Sucrose Distearate vegetarian?

Sucrose Distearate is a sucrose ester formed by the esterification of sucrose with two molecules of stearic acid. It is a synthetic emulsifier used in cosmetics and food, derived from sugar and fatty acids that may be plant or animal derived, though typically produced from vegetable-sourced stearic acid.

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

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