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Is Trypsin vegetarian?

Trypsin

Vegetarian Unconfirmed

Trypsin is a serine protease enzyme commercially extracted from the pancreatic tissue of pigs or cattle. It is used in biochemical research, cell culture, and as a digestive enzyme supplement.

Also known as Bovine Trypsin, Pancreatic Trypsin, Porcine Trypsin
INCI name Trypsin
CAS number 9002-07-7
EC number 232-650-8
CosIng ID 59908
Last reviewed 16 April 2026

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

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