Is Valine vegetarian?

Valine is an essential branched-chain amino acid used in protein biosynthesis, characterized by a non-polar isopropyl side chain. In cosmetics it is used as a skin- and hair-conditioning agent, produced commercially via bacterial fermentation or chemical synthesis.

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

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