Last reviewed May 2026 · 1 min read
Is Pepsin vegan?
Not Vegan
Derived from animals — avoid.
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No — Commercially extracted from the glandular layer of hog (pig) stomachs.
01 · The basics
What is Pepsin?
An enzyme that breaks down proteins, often used in digestive supplements.
02 · The source
Where it comes from
Commercially extracted from the glandular layer of hog (pig) stomachs. It is an animal byproduct.
03 · Alternatives
Best vegan alternatives
Betaine HCl
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Is pepsin vegan?
No, it is almost exclusively derived from the stomachs of pigs.
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