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Is Mucor Miehei Extract vegetarian?

Mucor Miehei Extract

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Mucor Miehei Extract is an extract containing the protease enzyme derived from the fungus Mucor miehei, commonly used in cheesemaking and cosmetics as a microbial rennet substitute.

INCI name Mucor Miehei Extract
CosIng ID 56987
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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