Is Down vegetarian?
Down
Down is the soft, fluffy undercoating of waterfowl, particularly ducks and geese. It is harvested as a by-product of the poultry industry or plucked from live birds, and is used as an insulating fill material in textiles and bedding.
| Also known as | Anser, Duck down, Goose down, Goose fat, Plumule, Waterfowl down |
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| Last reviewed | 11 June 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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