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Is Protodioscin vegetarian?

Protodioscin

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

Protodioscin is a steroidal saponin isolated from the fruit of Tribulus terrestris and the seeds of Trigonella foenum-graecum, also found in various other plant species.

Also known as 26-O-beta-D-Glycopyranosyl-22-hydroxyfurost-5-ene-3beta,26-diol-3-O-beta-diglucorhamnoside
INCI name Protodioscin
CAS number 55056-80-9
CosIng ID 83243
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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