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Is Pancreatin vegan?

Pancreatin

Pancreatin is a mixture of digestive enzymes—amylase, lipase, and protease—obtained from the pancreas of pigs or cows, used medicinally to treat pancreatic insufficiency and occasionally in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as Pancreatic enzymes, Pancrelipase
INCI name Pancreatin
CAS number 53608-75-6
EC number 232-468-9
CosIng ID 35835
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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