Is Natural Yellow 10 vegetarian?
Natural Yellow 10
Quercetin is a plant flavonol from the flavonoid group of polyphenols, found widely in fruits, vegetables, leaves, seeds, and grains. It has a bitter flavour and is used as an ingredient in dietary supplements, beverages, and foods. Commercial quercetin may be plant-derived or produced by fermentation.
| Also known as | 4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-, Natural Yellow 10, Sophoretin, Xanthaurine |
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| INCI name | Natural Yellow 10 |
| CAS number | 117-39-5 |
| EC number | 204-187-1 |
| CI number | CI 75670 |
| CosIng ID | 58944 |
| Last reviewed | 3 June 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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