Is Vegetable Carbon vegetarian?

Vegetable carbon is a black colorant produced by the incomplete combustion or charring of plant-based materials such as wood, peat, or coconut shells. It is used as a food colorant and in cosmetics, and should be distinguished from animal-derived carbon black.

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

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