Is Picolinic Acid vegan?

Picolinic acid is a pyridine derivative carboxylic acid, an isomer of nicotinic acid, occurring as a white crystalline solid soluble in water. It is produced synthetically or via microbial metabolism of tryptophan and used in cosmetics as a chelating and skin-conditioning agent.

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

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