Is Lactosyl Chitosan HCl vegan?
Lactosyl Chitosan HCl
Lactosyl Chitosan HCl is the hydrochloride salt of a product obtained by reacting chitosan, typically derived from crustacean shells or fungal sources, with lactose using 2-methylpyridine borane. Origin of the chitosan (animal or fungal) is not always specified.
| Also known as | Chitosan, N-(1-deoxy-4-O-\b-D-galactopyranosyl-D-glucitol-1-yl), hydrochloride, Chitosan, N-(1-deoxy-4-O-beta-D-galactopyranosyl-D-glucitol-1-yl), hydrochloride |
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| INCI name | Lactosyl Chitosan HCl |
| CAS number | 2173421-37-7 |
| CosIng ID | 99081 |
| 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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