Is Galactoarabinan vegan?
Galactoarabinan
Galactoarabinan, also known as arabinogalactan, is a biopolymer of arabinose and galactose monosaccharides, commonly extracted from larch trees. It is used in cosmetics as a film-forming and skin-conditioning agent.
| Also known as | Arabinogalactan, Larch arabinogalactan, Larch gum |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Galactoarabinan |
| E number | E409 |
| INS number | 409 |
| CAS number | 9036-66-2 |
| EC number | 232-910-0 |
| CosIng ID | 33968 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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