An extract of wasabi root fermented by Lactobacillus, used as an antioxidant.
What it is
Lactobacillus/Wasabia japonica root ferment extract is an extract of the product obtained by fermenting the roots of wasabi, Wasabia japonica, a plant of the cabbage family (Brassicaceae), with Lactobacillus bacteria. CosIng lists it as an antioxidant.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of skin care 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 Lactobacillus species or strain, or the extraction method.
Functions
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.