Is Oleths Vegetarian?
CautionSometimes. This ingredient could be derived from animal sources but is not usually seen in food (more typically seen in medications, supplements, cosmetics and/or cleaning supplies).
Oleths and the Vegetarian Diet
Oleths are a series of ethoxylated oleyl alcohol compounds used mainly as emulsifiers or surfactants in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and sometimes cleaning products. They are not commonly found in food products. Oleths can be derived from plant or animal sources, with the animal-derived versions raising concerns for those adhering to strict vegetarian or vegan diets.
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