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Is Macelignan vegetarian?

Macelignan

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

Macelignan is a lignan compound found in Myristica fragrans (nutmeg), also known as anwulignan.

Also known as Anwulignan
INCI name Macelignan
CAS number 107534-93-0
CosIng ID 86571
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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