Elmex Opti-Schmelz
Not sure. We can't tell if Elmex Opti-Schmelz is vegan.
Glycerin and Chitosan can be plant or animal derived (can be made from plants or animal fat) and the label does not say.
- Glycerin
- Chitosan
Why
Vegan means no animal-derived ingredients: no beeswax, honey, lanolin, carmine, collagen, silk or milk. Some ingredients like glycerin can come from plants or animals, so a vegan claim on the label matters.
We can't tell if Elmex Opti-Schmelz is vegan. Glycerin and Chitosan can be plant or animal derived (can be made from plants or animal fat) and the label does not say.
This is not a safety warning. It is a label fact, useful if you avoid this group on purpose.
Full ingredient list
) Ingredients: Aqua, Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, Sorbitol, Oleaminopropylamineth-3 Hci, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Aroma, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Chitosan, Sodium Gluconate, Stannous Chloride, Sodium Saccharin, Sodium Fluoride, Beta-glucan, Sucralose, Cinnamal, Eugenol, Limonene, CI 74160. §unter.
Highlighted names triggered a “No” on one of the six checks. Underlined names open the ingredient dictionary. Source list as recorded on Open Beauty Facts.
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Data: Open Beauty Facts, community database, ODbL license. Last checked 26 Aug 2026. Barcode 8718951419902.