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Is Epicatechin vegetarian?

Epicatechin

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

Epicatechin is a flavan-3-ol, a naturally occurring plant polyphenol belonging to the flavonoid family, known for its antioxidant properties.

INCI name Epicatechin
CAS number 154-23-4
EC number 207-710-1
CosIng ID 102149
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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