Is Cocos Nucifera Oil vegetarian?
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Cocos Nucifera Oil is the fixed oil obtained by expression from the kernels of the coconut, Cocos nucifera, a palm tree (family Arecaceae) native to the Central Indo-Pacific and widely cultivated throughout tropical coastal regions.
| Also known as | Coconut Oil, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL |
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| INCI name | Cocos Nucifera Oil |
| CAS number | 8001-31-8 |
| EC number | 232-282-8 |
| CosIng ID | 75444 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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