Is bitter almond oil vegan?

Bitter almond oil is an essential oil extracted from the kernels of bitter almonds, the botanical variety Prunus dulcis var. amara, or from related stone fruits such as apricots and peaches. It is produced by pressing the dried kernels to remove fixed oils, macerating the residue in warm water to release aromatic compounds such as benzaldehyde, and then steam-distilling the resulting mixture. When intended for food use, the naturally occurring hydrocyanic acid is chemically removed to ensure safety. This oil is commonly used as a concentrated flavoring agent in baked goods, confectionery, marzipan, extract blends, syrups, and liqueurs, as well as a fragrance ingredient in personal care items.

Bitter almond oil is vegan because it is derived exclusively from plant matter. Its production involves only botanical raw materials, water, and standard physical separation processes like pressing and distillation, without the use of animal products or animal-derived processing aids.