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Is Physalis Alkekengi Calyx Extract vegetarian?

Physalis Alkekengi Calyx Extract

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Physalis Alkekengi Calyx Extract is an extract of the papery calyxes of Physalis alkekengi (Chinese lantern), a member of the nightshade family Solanaceae.

Also known as Chinese Lantern Calyx Extract
INCI name Physalis Alkekengi Calyx Extract
EC number 290-157-3
CosIng ID 59312
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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