Dried, ground fruit of the arabica coffee plant, listed as an antioxidant, skin-conditioning and flavouring ingredient.
What it is
Coffea arabica fruit powder is, according to CosIng, the powder obtained from the dried, ground fruit of arabica coffee, Coffea arabica, of the madder family (Rubiaceae). CosIng lists it as an antioxidant, skin-conditioning and flavouring ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the particle size of the powder.
Functions
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Flavouring
- Imparting taste and/or flavour to a cosmetic product.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.