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Is Mannosylerythritol Lipid vegan?

Mannosylerythritol Lipid

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Mannosylerythritol Lipid is a biosurfactant glycolipid compound composed of mannose, erythritol and fatty acid chains of 6 to 14 carbons, typically produced by fermentation using fungi such as Moesziomyces species.

Also known as MEL
INCI name Mannosylerythritol Lipid
CosIng ID 89443
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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