Dried, ground cranberry fruit, listed as an antioxidant.
What it is
Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit powder is, according to CosIng, the powder obtained from the dried, ground fruits of the cranberry, Vaccinium macrocarpon, of the heath family (Ericaceae). CosIng lists it as an antioxidant.
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.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.