Is Sucrose Polylaurate vegan?

Sucrose Polylaurate is an ester of sucrose and lauric acid, typically produced from plant-derived sugar and coconut or palm kernel-derived fatty acids. It is used in cosmetics as an emulsifier.

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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