Is Epigallocatechin Gallate vegetarian?
Epigallocatechin Gallate
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Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is the ester of epigallocatechin and gallic acid, a type of catechin found abundantly in green tea.
| Also known as | Benzoic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxy, (2R,3R)-3,4-dihydro-5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-3-yl ester, EGCG, Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate |
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| INCI name | Epigallocatechin Gallate |
| CAS number | 989-51-5 |
| CosIng ID | 56148 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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