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Is Galactomannan vegetarian?

Galactomannan

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Vegan Vegan

Galactomannan is a polysaccharide consisting of a mannose backbone with galactose side chains, typically derived from plant seeds such as guar or locust bean.

INCI name Galactomannan
CosIng ID 106487
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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