Is Trehalose vegan?

Trehalose is a naturally occurring disaccharide formed by two α-glucose units, synthesised by bacteria, fungi, plants, and some invertebrates as an energy source and cryoprotectant. Commercial trehalose is produced primarily by enzymatic conversion of starch (plant-derived) and is considered vegan.

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

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