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Is Ribes Nigrum vegan?

Ribes Nigrum

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Ribes Nigrum is a plant material derived from the whole blackcurrant plant (Ribes nigrum, Grossulariaceae), a deciduous shrub native to temperate Europe and Asia grown for its edible berries.

Also known as Black Currant, Blackcurrant
INCI name Ribes Nigrum
CAS number 68606-81-5
CosIng ID 96221
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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