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Catechu

What is Catechu?

Catechu also known as cachou, cutch, cashoo, or Japan earth is an extract of any of several species of Acacia—but especially Acacia catechu—produced by boiling the wood in water and evaporating the resulting brew. [1]


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Products containing Catechu


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Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Catechu - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)

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Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchNovember 20, 2009 @ 5:43 AM

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