Is Urocanic Acid vegetarian?

Urocanic acid is an organic compound and intermediate in the catabolism of the amino acid L-histidine, found naturally in skin where it acts as a UV-absorbing compound; it can be produced synthetically or via fermentation for cosmetic use.

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

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