Is Biosaccharide Gum-2 vegan?

Biosaccharide Gum-2 is a polysaccharide gum produced by fermentation, described as a polymer composed of rhamnose and galactose/glucuronic acid units derived from a sorbitol-based fermentation substrate. It functions as a film-forming and moisturizing agent in cosmetics.

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

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