Is Manihot Utilissima Root Fiber vegetarian?
Manihot Utilissima Root Fiber
Manihot Utilissima Root Fiber is the fiber obtained from the roots of Manihot esculenta (cassava), a woody shrub of the Euphorbiaceae family native to South America and widely cultivated in tropical regions for its starchy tuberous root.
| Also known as | Cassava Root Fiber, Manioc Root Fiber |
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| INCI name | Manihot Utilissima Root Fiber |
| EC number | 296-251-0 |
| CosIng ID | 89003 |
| Last reviewed | 10 July 2026 |
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