Is Transglutaminase vegetarian?

Transglutaminase is an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of an amide bond between glutamine and lysine residues of proteins. It can be sourced from microbial fermentation, animal tissue, or plants, so its origin varies by production method.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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