Is Castor vegetarian?

A yellowish, unctuous substance obtained from the anal scent glands of the beaver (Castor fiber or Castor canadensis). It has been historically used as a fixative and fragrance ingredient in perfumery.

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

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