Is Cellulose vegetarian?

The principal structural polysaccharide found in the cell walls of plants. It is commercially obtained from wood pulp or cotton (which contains approximately 90% cellulose) and is widely used as a thickener, stabiliser, and film-forming agent in cosmetics and food.

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

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