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Is Triterpene vegan?

Triterpenes are a class of terpenes with the molecular formula C30H48, composed of six isoprene units, and are biosynthesised by animals, plants, and fungi. They include compounds such as squalene and form the precursor to all steroids. Their vegan status depends on the specific compound and its source.

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