Is Natural Red 26 vegan?

Carthamin is a natural red pigment and chalcone-type flavonoid derived from safflower (Carthamus tinctorius), used as a dye and food colouring agent. It is the active colouring component of safflower and is classified as Natural Red 26.

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

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