Is Cyanocobalamin vegetarian?

Cyanocobalamin is a synthetic form of vitamin B12 used to treat and prevent vitamin B12 deficiency. It is produced industrially via bacterial fermentation, though the fermentation media or subsequent processing can sometimes involve animal-derived components, making its vegan status dependent on the manufacturing process.

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

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