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Is Hydrolyzed Sericin vegan?

Hydrolyzed Sericin

Hydrolyzed Sericin is a protein hydrolysate derived from sericin, the gummy protein coating silk fibers produced by silkworms, obtained during silk processing which involves killing the silkworm pupae.

Also known as Protein hydrolyzates, sericin
INCI name Hydrolyzed Sericin
CAS number 73049-73-7
CosIng ID 56587
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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