Is Areca Catechu Seed Extract vegan?

Areca Catechu Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds (areca nuts) of the Betel Palm, Areca catechu L., a palm tree of the Palmaceae (Arecaceae) family native to the Philippines and widely cultivated across tropical Asia.

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

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