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Is Quassia Amara Wood Extract vegetarian?

Quassia Amara Wood Extract

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Quassia Amara Wood Extract is an extract of the wood of Bitterwood, Quassia amara L., Simaroubaceae, a tree native to tropical regions of the Americas used in traditional medicine and as a food additive.

Also known as Bitterwood Extract
INCI name Quassia Amara Wood Extract
CAS number 84604-10-4
EC number 283-287-7
CosIng ID 58874
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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