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Is Yeast Beta-Glucan vegetarian?

Yeast Beta-Glucan

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Yeast Beta-Glucan is a carbohydrate fraction obtained from the hydrolysis of the cell walls of yeast, a single-celled fungus, and is used in cosmetics for its skin-conditioning properties.

Also known as Beta Glucan, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Beta-Glucan
INCI name Yeast Beta-Glucan
CAS number 9041-22-9
CosIng ID 92509
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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