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Cucurbita Maxima Fruit Extract
Cucurbita Maxima Fruit Extract
Low concern
Cucurbita maxima (winter squash) is a common edible vegetable; its fruit extract used in cosmetics is GRAS-equivalent in food form. No safety concerns at typical food intake.
Found in
5 products
What it is
Extract of the fruit of Cucurbita maxima (winter squash/pumpkin); cosmetic skin-conditioning ingredient.
Not a typical food ingredient as INCI extract; the underlying squash is a common food.
Why it's flagged
- No notable food-related concerns
- Cosmetic-grade extract may include carriers/preservatives
What regulators actually say
"FoodData Central provides expanded nutrient profile data... for foods including squash varieties."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food (squash) is a conventional food; extract not specifically regulated as food additive
European Union — EFSA
Not evaluated as food additive; permitted as cosmetic ingredient
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