Ground fenugreek seeds, listed as a viscosity-controlling ingredient.
What it is
Trigonella foenum-graecum seed powder is, according to CosIng, the dried, ground powder obtained from the seeds of fenugreek, Trigonella foenum-graecum, a plant of the legume family (Fabaceae). CosIng lists it as a viscosity-controlling 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. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.