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Is Capsicum Frutescens Fruit vegan?

Capsicum Frutescens Fruit

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Capsicum Frutescens Fruit is plant material derived from the dried ripe fruit of the cayenne pepper, Capsicum frutescens L., a chili pepper species native to Central and South America, family Solanaceae.

Also known as Cayenne Pepper Fruit
INCI name Capsicum Frutescens Fruit
CAS number 85940-30-3
EC number 288-920-0
CosIng ID 55148
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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