complier converts scss hex value to unicode character in css

[lbj]

The following code in my _style.scss file:

       content: '\25BC';
.... }

becomes :

       content: "▼";
.... }

when compiled to css. Is there any way to prevent this? (Version v4.4.1 running on VS code on windows 10)

[lbj]

I just realized I'm using a fork of this compiler. I've created the issue at the fork instead,