Is Kojic Acid vegan?

Kojic Acid is an organic compound derived from 4-pyrone, produced naturally by several species of fungi, notably Aspergillus oryzae, during the fermentation of rice used in sake production. It acts as a chelating agent and mild inhibitor of pigment (melanin) formation, and is widely used in cosmetics as a skin-lightening agent.

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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