Is Acyl CoA Desaturase vegetarian?

Acyl Coenzyme A Desaturase is an enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of monounsaturated fatty acids, such as oleate and palmitoleate, from stearoyl-CoA and palmitoyl-CoA. It may be derived from various biological sources including microbial fermentation or animal/plant tissue, depending on manufacturing origin.

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

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