Is golden samphire vegan?

Golden samphire is an edible perennial coastal plant belonging to the daisy family, Asteraceae, scientifically known as Limbarda crithmoides. It grows wild in coastal salt marshes, sea cliffs, and maritime habitats across southern and western Europe, the Mediterranean region, and parts of the Middle East. Food producers and foragers harvest its fleshy, succulent leaves and stems, which are typically washed, chopped, and either pickled in vinegar, dried into a seasoning, or used fresh. It commonly appears in specialty herbal teas, seasoning blends, pickled vegetable products, artisanal vinegars, and regional gourmet dishes.

Golden samphire is considered vegan because it is an entirely botanical ingredient derived directly from a flowering plant. Its harvesting, processing, and culinary preparation require no animal-derived inputs, animal tissues, or animal processing aids. Any food product listing golden samphire as an ingredient is suitable for a vegan diet, provided all other ingredients in the product are also animal-free.