signal family

Flavors

Natural · artificial · aroma · umami

Flavor entries are shorthand for complex aromatic systems. They can replace expensive ingredients, boost perception, or standardize every batch.

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How to read this family

Natural flavor is still a flavor system. It may be fine, but it is not the same as the named ingredient it evokes.

01Taste Profile
02Aroma
03Natural Flavor
04Umami Crystal
05Artificial Flavor
TasteAromaVanillaUmamiFlask
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1,3-Propanediol

1,3-Propanediol is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Solvents & carriers.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor (4-MBC)

4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor (4-MBC) is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under UV filters — chemical (organic).

Common in sunscreen.

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Adenosine

Adenosine is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Active & functional actives.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Alcohol Denat.

Alcohol Denat. is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Solvents & carriers.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Alpha Arbutin

Alpha Arbutin is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Active & functional actives.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Artificial cocoa flavour

A family of flavour sources and flavouring substances used to add aroma and taste.

Common in drinks, desserts, candies, bakery products.

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Artificial flavouring substances

A family of flavour sources and flavouring substances used to add aroma and taste.

Common in drinks, desserts, candies, bakery products.

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Artificial vanilla flavour

A family of flavour sources and flavouring substances used to add aroma and taste.

Common in drinks, desserts, candies, bakery products.

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Asiaticoside

Asiaticoside is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Active & functional actives.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Avobenzone (Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane)

Avobenzone (Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane) is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under UV filters — chemical (organic).

Common in sunscreen.

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Bakuchiol

Bakuchiol is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Active & functional actives.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone)

Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone) is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under UV filters — chemical (organic).

Common in sunscreen.

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Benzophenone-4

Benzophenone-4 is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under UV filters — chemical (organic).

Common in sunscreen.

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Benzophenone-8 (Dioxybenzone)

Benzophenone-8 (Dioxybenzone) is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under UV filters — chemical (organic).

Common in sunscreen.

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Beta-Glucan

Beta-Glucan is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Active & functional actives.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Calcium 5'-ribonucleotides

Calcium 5'-ribonucleotides (E634) is listed as a flavour enhancer in the E-number system.

E634

Common in instant noodles, seasoning blends, soups, chips.

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Calcium diglutamate

Calcium diglutamate (E623) is listed as a flavour enhancer in the E-number system.

E623

Common in instant noodles, seasoning blends, soups, chips.

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Calcium guanylate

Calcium guanylate (E629) is listed as a flavour enhancer in the E-number system.

E629

Common in instant noodles, seasoning blends, soups, chips.

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Calcium inosinate

Calcium inosinate (E633) is listed as a flavour enhancer in the E-number system.

E633

Common in instant noodles, seasoning blends, soups, chips.

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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Emollients & skin-feel agents.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Caramel flavour

A family of flavour sources and flavouring substances used to add aroma and taste.

Common in drinks, desserts, candies, bakery products.

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Cardamom extract

A family of flavour sources and flavouring substances used to add aroma and taste.

Common in drinks, desserts, candies, bakery products.

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Ceramide AP

Ceramide AP is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Active & functional actives.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Ceramide EOP

Ceramide EOP is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Active & functional actives.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Ceramide NP

Ceramide NP is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Active & functional actives.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Cinoxate

Cinoxate is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under UV filters — chemical (organic).

Common in sunscreen.

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Citronellol

Citronellol is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Fragrances & masking agents.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Coffee extract

A family of flavour sources and flavouring substances used to add aroma and taste.

Common in drinks, desserts, candies, bakery products.

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Cyclohexasiloxane (D6)

Cyclohexasiloxane (D6) is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Emollients & skin-feel agents.

Common in sunscreen.

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Cyclomethicone

Cyclomethicone is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Solvents & carriers.

Common in sunscreen.

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Cyclopentasiloxane (D5)

Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Emollients & skin-feel agents.

Common in sunscreen.

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Diisopropyl Adipate

Diisopropyl Adipate is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Emollients & skin-feel agents.

Common in sunscreen.

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Diisopropyl Sebacate

Diisopropyl Sebacate is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Emollients & skin-feel agents.

Common in sunscreen.

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Dimethicone

Dimethicone is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Emollients & skin-feel agents.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Conditioning & skin feel enhancers.

Common in sunscreen.

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Dipotassium guanylate

Dipotassium guanylate (E628) is listed as a flavour enhancer in the E-number system.

E628

Common in instant noodles, seasoning blends, soups, chips.

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Dipotassium inosinate

Dipotassium inosinate (E632) is listed as a flavour enhancer in the E-number system.

E632

Common in instant noodles, seasoning blends, soups, chips.

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Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides

Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides (E635) is listed as a flavour enhancer in the E-number system.

E635

Common in instant noodles, seasoning blends, soups, chips.

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Disodium EDTA

Disodium EDTA is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Chelating agents.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Disodium guanylate, sodium guanylate

Disodium guanylate, sodium guanylate (E627) is listed as a flavour enhancer in the E-number system.

E627

Common in instant noodles, seasoning blends, soups, chips.

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Disodium inosinate

A flavor enhancer used to intensify savory or meaty notes, often alongside monosodium glutamate or yeast extract.

E631

Common in instant noodles, seasoning blends, soups, chips.

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Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG)

Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Active & functional actives.

Common in face wash.

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Espresso powder

A family of flavour sources and flavouring substances used to add aroma and taste.

Common in drinks, desserts, candies, bakery products.

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Ethanol

Ethanol is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Solvents & carriers.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Ethyl maltol

Ethyl maltol (E637) is listed as a flavour enhancer in the E-number system.

E637

Common in instant noodles, seasoning blends, soups, chips.

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Ethyl vanillin

A family of flavour sources and flavouring substances used to add aroma and taste.

Common in drinks, desserts, candies, bakery products.

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Eugenol

Eugenol is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Fragrances & masking agents.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Fine flavour cacao

A cocoa-family ingredient used for flavour, colour, fat, or structure in chocolate-style foods.

Common in chocolate bars, filled chocolates, baked goods, spreads.

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Flavour

A family of flavour sources and flavouring substances used to add aroma and taste.

Common in drinks, desserts, candies, bakery products.

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Flavourings

A family of flavour sources and flavouring substances used to add aroma and taste.

Common in drinks, desserts, candies, bakery products.

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Fragrance (Parfum)

Fragrance (Parfum) is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Fragrances & masking agents.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Geraniol

Geraniol is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Fragrances & masking agents.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Glutamic acid

Glutamic acid (E620) is listed as a flavour enhancer in the E-number system.

E620

Common in instant noodles, seasoning blends, soups, chips.

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Glyceryl triacetate or triacetin

Glyceryl triacetate or triacetin (E1518) is listed as a humectant and flavour solvent in the E-number system.

E1518

Common in processed foods, packaged snacks, ready meals, sauces.

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Glycine and its sodium salt

Glycine and its sodium salt (E640) is listed as a flavour enhancer in the E-number system.

E640

Common in instant noodles, seasoning blends, soups, chips.

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Guanylic acid

Guanylic acid (E626) is listed as a flavour enhancer in the E-number system.

E626

Common in instant noodles, seasoning blends, soups, chips.

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Hexylresorcinol

Hexylresorcinol is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Active & functional actives.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Homosalate

Homosalate is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under UV filters — chemical (organic).

Common in sunscreen.

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Inosinic acid

Inosinic acid (E630) is listed as a flavour enhancer in the E-number system.

E630

Common in instant noodles, seasoning blends, soups, chips.

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Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 77492, 77499)

Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 77492, 77499) is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under UV filters — physical (inorganic).

Common in sunscreen.

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Iscotrizinol (DHHB)

Iscotrizinol (DHHB) is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under UV filters — chemical (organic).

Common in sunscreen.

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Isopropyl Alcohol

Isopropyl Alcohol is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Solvents & carriers.

Common in face wash.

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Isopropyl Myristate

Isopropyl Myristate is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Emollients & skin-feel agents.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Kewra water

A family of flavour sources and flavouring substances used to add aroma and taste.

Common in drinks, desserts, candies, bakery products.

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Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Conditioning & skin feel enhancers.

Common in sunscreen.

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Limonene

Limonene is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Fragrances & masking agents.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Linalool

Linalool is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Fragrances & masking agents.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Madecassoside

Madecassoside is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Active & functional actives.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Magnesium diglutamate

Magnesium diglutamate (E625) is listed as a flavour enhancer in the E-number system.

E625

Common in instant noodles, seasoning blends, soups, chips.

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Magnesium Stearate

Magnesium Stearate is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Conditioning & skin feel enhancers.

Common in sunscreen.

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Maltol

Maltol (E636) is listed as a flavour enhancer in the E-number system.

E636

Common in instant noodles, seasoning blends, soups, chips.

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Menthol

Menthol is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Fragrances & masking agents.

Common in face wash.

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Mexoryl XL (Drometrizole Trisiloxane)

Mexoryl XL (Drometrizole Trisiloxane) is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under UV filters — chemical (organic).

Common in sunscreen.

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Micronized Titanium Dioxide

Micronized Titanium Dioxide is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under UV filters — physical (inorganic).

Common in sunscreen.

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Micronized Zinc Oxide

Micronized Zinc Oxide is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under UV filters — physical (inorganic).

Common in sunscreen.

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Mint extract

A family of flavour sources and flavouring substances used to add aroma and taste.

Common in drinks, desserts, candies, bakery products.

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Monoammonium glutamate

Monoammonium glutamate (E624) is listed as a flavour enhancer in the E-number system.

E624

Common in instant noodles, seasoning blends, soups, chips.

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Monopotassium glutamate

Monopotassium glutamate (E622) is listed as a flavour enhancer in the E-number system.

E622

Common in instant noodles, seasoning blends, soups, chips.

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Monosodium glutamate

A sodium salt of glutamic acid used to boost savory taste. It may appear as MSG or be part of a broader savory flavor system.

E621

Common in instant noodles, seasoning blends, chips, soups.

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Nano Titanium Dioxide

Nano Titanium Dioxide is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under UV filters — physical (inorganic).

Common in sunscreen.

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Nano Zinc Oxide

Nano Zinc Oxide is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under UV filters — physical (inorganic).

Common in sunscreen.

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Natural cocoa flavour

A family of flavour sources and flavouring substances used to add aroma and taste.

Common in drinks, desserts, candies, bakery products.

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Natural flavour

A family of flavour sources and flavouring substances used to add aroma and taste.

Common in drinks, desserts, candies, bakery products.

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Neo Heliopan AP (Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate)

Neo Heliopan AP (Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate) is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under UV filters — chemical (organic).

Common in sunscreen.

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Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Active & functional actives.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Nylon-12

Nylon-12 is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Conditioning & skin feel enhancers.

Common in sunscreen.

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Octinoxate (Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate)

Octinoxate (Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate) is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under UV filters — chemical (organic).

Common in sunscreen.

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Octisalate (Ethylhexyl Salicylate)

Octisalate (Ethylhexyl Salicylate) is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under UV filters — chemical (organic).

Common in sunscreen.

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Octocrylene

Octocrylene is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under UV filters — chemical (organic).

Common in sunscreen.

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Parsol 1789

Parsol 1789 is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under UV filters — chemical (organic).

Common in sunscreen.

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Pentasodium Pentetate

Pentasodium Pentetate is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Chelating agents.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Petrolatum

Petrolatum is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Solvents & carriers.

Common in sunscreen.

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Phenyl Trimethicone

Phenyl Trimethicone is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Emollients & skin-feel agents.

Common in sunscreen.

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Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Active & functional actives.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Retinol

Retinol is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Active & functional actives.

Common in face wash.

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Rose water

A family of flavour sources and flavouring substances used to add aroma and taste.

Common in drinks, desserts, candies, bakery products.

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Saffron extract

A family of flavour sources and flavouring substances used to add aroma and taste.

Common in drinks, desserts, candies, bakery products.

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Sodium Gluconate

Sodium Gluconate is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Chelating agents.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Squalane

Squalane is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Emollients & skin-feel agents.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Tetrasodium EDTA

Tetrasodium EDTA is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Chelating agents.

Common in sunscreen, face wash.

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Tinosorb M (Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol)

Tinosorb M (Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol) is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under UV filters — chemical (organic).

Common in sunscreen.

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Tinosorb S (Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine)

Tinosorb S (Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine) is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under UV filters — chemical (organic).

Common in sunscreen.

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Titanium Dioxide

Titanium Dioxide is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under UV filters — physical (inorganic).

Common in sunscreen.

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Uvinul T 150 (Ethylhexyl Triazone)

Uvinul T 150 (Ethylhexyl Triazone) is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under UV filters — chemical (organic).

Common in sunscreen.

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Vanilla

A family of flavour sources and flavouring substances used to add aroma and taste.

Common in drinks, desserts, candies, bakery products.

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Vanilla beans

A family of flavour sources and flavouring substances used to add aroma and taste.

Common in drinks, desserts, candies, bakery products.

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Vanilla extract

A family of flavour sources and flavouring substances used to add aroma and taste.

Common in drinks, desserts, candies, bakery products.

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Vanilla paste

A family of flavour sources and flavouring substances used to add aroma and taste.

Common in drinks, desserts, candies, bakery products.

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Vanilla powder

A family of flavour sources and flavouring substances used to add aroma and taste.

Common in drinks, desserts, candies, bakery products.

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Vanillin

A family of flavour sources and flavouring substances used to add aroma and taste.

Common in drinks, desserts, candies, bakery products.

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Zinc acetate

Zinc acetate (E650) is listed as a flavour enhancer in the E-number system.

E650

Common in instant noodles, seasoning blends, soups, chips.

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Zinc Oxide

Zinc Oxide is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under UV filters — physical (inorganic).

Common in sunscreen.

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Zinc Oxide (active)

Zinc Oxide (active) is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Active & functional actives.

Common in face wash.

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Zinc PCA

Zinc PCA is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Active & functional actives.

Common in face wash.

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Zinc Stearate

Zinc Stearate is a skin and hair care ingredient found in Indian beauty labels, grouped under Conditioning & skin feel enhancers.

Common in sunscreen.