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Diosgenin

What is Diosgenin?

Diosgenin, a steroid sapogenin, is the product of hydrolysis by acids, strong bases, or enzymes of saponins, extracted from the tubers of Dioscorea wild yam, such as the Kokoro. [1]



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Products containing Diosgenin


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Natural or Artificial?

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References
  1. Diosgenin - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)

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Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchOctober 21, 2012 @ 7:02 PM

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