Gut & Fiber
Acemannan
Acemannan is a long-chain polysaccharide (a complex sugar molecule) found in the inner gel of Aloe vera leaves. It is the component most often referenced in aloe research and on supplement labels.
Ingredient & Label Education
Ingredients & Product Terms
Learn the ingredients, nutrients, botanicals, personal-care terms, home-care terms, automotive terms, and product-label language that appear across the topics ESX covers. Each guide explains what the term means, where you are likely to see it, and what to check on a label or product page.
Gut & Fiber
Inulin
Inulin is a type of soluble fiber and prebiotic found naturally in foods like chicory root, onions, garlic and bananas. On labels it usually appears as chicory root fiber or inulin.
Botanicals
Guarana
Guarana is a plant native to the Amazon basin whose seeds contain naturally occurring caffeine. It appears in many energy products as a caffeine source.
Botanicals
Green Tea Extract
Green tea extract is a concentrated preparation of compounds from green tea leaves, which can include caffeine. Extracts differ from brewed tea in concentration.
Botanicals
Matured Hop Extract
Matured hop extract is a preparation made from hops (Humulus lupulus) that has gone through a maturation process. It is studied for its botanical compounds.
Greens & Nutrition
Chlorella
Chlorella is a freshwater green alga used in greens powders and as a standalone supplement.
Greens & Nutrition
Spirulina
Spirulina is a blue-green alga (cyanobacterium) commonly included in greens powders.
Gut & Fiber
Psyllium Husk
Psyllium husk is a soluble fiber from seeds of Plantago ovata, commonly used as a fiber supplement.
Greens & Nutrition
Digestive Enzymes
Digestive enzymes such as amylase, lipase, protease, lactase and cellulase are proteins that help break down food components. They are sometimes added to supplements.
Gut & Fiber
Prebiotic Fibers
Prebiotic fibers such as inulin, fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and galactooligosaccharides (GOS) are substrates used by gut microorganisms.
Gut & Fiber
Psyllium Husk
Psyllium husk is fiber from the seeds of Plantago ovata. It absorbs water and forms a gel-like texture, which explains why serving directions often include a full glass of liquid. Psyllium is a specific fiber ingredient. It is not the same as inulin, acacia fiber, or every product labeled prebiotic. Each fiber has a different structure and use. Review serving size, fiber amount, mixing directions, other ingredients, and warnings. Follow the finished product directions because water amount and serving instructions matter for fiber products.
Gut & Fiber
Larch Arabinogalactan
Larch arabinogalactan is a polysaccharide derived from larch trees. It is used as a fiber and prebiotic ingredient in some dietary supplements. The name describes a plant-derived carbohydrate made from arabinose and galactose units. On a supplement label, the useful details are the source, amount per serving, serving size, and the other ingredients in the formula. MPG lists Larch Arabinogalactan as one of five compounds in the current VeraCell FAQ. Ingredient research should stay separate from claims about the finished product.
Gut & Fiber
Acacia Fiber
Acacia fiber is a soluble fiber from acacia tree gum. Labels might use the terms acacia fiber, gum acacia, or acacia gum. Acacia fiber dissolves differently from coarse insoluble fibers. It appears in food and supplement formulas as a fiber ingredient and sometimes as part of a prebiotic blend. MPG lists Gum Acacia Fiber in the current VeraCell FAQ. Compare the amount per serving, serving size, and the rest of the formula. Do not assume every acacia product uses the same dose or processing.
Gut & Fiber
N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine (NAG)
N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine, often shortened to NAG, is an amino sugar. It appears in some dietary supplements and is different from glucosamine salts commonly used in other supplement categories. Long chemical names are easy to confuse. NAG refers to a specific acetylated form of glucosamine. The finished-product label should identify the exact ingredient rather than relying on the broad word glucosamine. MPG lists N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine as one of the five compounds in the current VeraCell FAQ. Read the amount per serving and keep ingredient research separate from finished-product claims.
Botanicals
Fucoidan
Fucoidan is a group of sulfated polysaccharides found mainly in brown seaweeds. Composition varies by seaweed species, harvest source, and extraction method. Fucoidan is not one single uniform molecule. Product labels might differ in source species, extract concentration, and amount per serving. Those details matter when you compare formulas. MPG lists Fucoidan as one of five compounds in its current VeraCell FAQ. Research on isolated or standardized fucoidan should not be treated as proof of a specific result from a finished multi-ingredient supplement.
Botanicals
Elderberry Extract
Elderberry extract is a concentrated ingredient made from elderberries, usually from Sambucus species. Extract products differ by plant part, concentration, and processing. A berry extract is not the same as eating whole fruit. The extract amount, standardization, and finished formula affect what the label means. MPG includes Elderberry Extract in current pHit product information. On ESX, the ingredient connection helps readers understand the label. It does not create an independent claim about the finished product.
Botanicals
Bilberry Extract
Bilberry extract comes from Vaccinium myrtillus, a dark berry related to blueberries. Supplements use concentrated extracts rather than a serving of whole berries. Bilberry and blueberry are related but different plants. Extract labels might list the plant name, fruit part, amount, or standardized compounds. MPG includes Bilberry Extract in current pHit information. Use the finished product label to see the full serving and ingredient context.
Botanicals
Grape Seed and Grape Extracts
Grape extracts are concentrated ingredients made from parts of the grape plant. Grape seed extract often contains proanthocyanidins, while other grape extracts use different plant material or specifications. Do not treat every grape extract as interchangeable. Check whether the label names grape seed, grape skin, whole grape, or another form. Standardization and amount per serving also matter. MPG lists grape-related extracts in pHit and 125 Drive product information. Each finished product uses its own formula.
Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is an essential water-soluble vitamin. Supplement labels often list it as ascorbic acid or another vitamin C form. The label should show the amount per serving and percent Daily Value. More is not always better. Total intake also includes food, beverages, and other supplements. MPG lists Vitamin C in current Emulin5, Core Immunity, 125 Drive, and pHit information. Each product has a different formula, serving size, and purpose.
Greens & Nutrition
Barley Grass
Barley grass is the young leafy growth of the barley plant before grain maturity. Greens powders use dried barley grass or barley grass juice powder as a plant ingredient. Barley grass and barley grain are different plant materials. Product labels should identify the form used. If gluten is a concern, review the finished product allergen statement and manufacturing information rather than relying only on the plant name. MPG includes barley-grass-related ingredients in current greens information.
Greens & Nutrition
Wheatgrass
Wheatgrass is the young grass of the wheat plant harvested before the mature grain stage. It appears in juices, powders, and multi-ingredient greens formulas. Wheatgrass product forms differ. Some use whole dried grass. Others use juice powder. If gluten matters to you, check the finished product label and allergen information. A greens powder might combine wheatgrass with algae, vegetables, herbs, fiber, enzymes, and probiotics. Read the full formula instead of judging the product from one ingredient.
Gut & Fiber
Chicory Root Fiber
Chicory root fiber is a soluble fiber sourced from chicory roots. It often contains inulin and related fructans, which explains why labels sometimes use chicory root fiber and inulin in similar contexts. The exact composition depends on processing. Check the ingredient name, serving size, total fiber, and the rest of the formula. If a greens product combines chicory fiber with probiotics or other prebiotic ingredients, those components still need to be read separately on the label.
Botanicals
Turmeric and Curcumin
Turmeric is a plant in the ginger family. Curcumin is one group of compounds found in turmeric. A turmeric powder and a standardized curcumin extract are not the same ingredient form. Read the label for the plant part, extract form, amount, and standardization. Some products list turmeric root powder. Others list an extract with a curcuminoid percentage. When turmeric appears inside a broad greens blend, the label might not give a separate amount. The context matters when you compare products.
Botanicals
Ginger Root
Ginger comes from the rhizome of Zingiber officinale. Food products might use fresh or dried ginger, while supplements might use powder or concentrated extract. Look for the ingredient form and amount. Ginger powder and a standardized extract are different preparations. MPG lists ginger-related ingredients in current greens product information, including All-Natural Greens. Keep the ingredient discussion separate from claims about a finished multi-ingredient formula.
Botanicals
Milk Thistle
Milk thistle is a botanical from Silybum marianum. Extracts are often discussed in relation to a compound group called silymarin. A label might list whole seed powder, seed extract, or a standardized extract. These forms differ. Check the amount and standardization instead of relying on the phrase milk thistle alone. MPG lists milk thistle among ingredients in current greens materials. The presence of a botanical does not establish a medical result for the finished product.
Botanicals
Yerba Mate
Yerba mate is a caffeinated plant beverage and botanical ingredient made from Ilex paraguariensis leaves. Extracts and brewed mate differ in concentration. If a supplement contains yerba mate, check whether the product also lists total caffeine. Other ingredients such as guarana or green tea extract might add more caffeine. Do not estimate stimulant exposure from one botanical name. Use the finished-product caffeine statement when available.
Botanicals
Ginseng
Ginseng is a common name used for several plants and extracts. Panax ginseng and American ginseng are different species, so a good label should identify the source. The word ginseng alone is too broad for a careful comparison. Review the botanical name, plant part, amount, and extract details. MPG greens materials list ginseng-related ingredients in selected formulas. Use the current label for the exact species and serving context.
Greens & Nutrition
Royal Jelly
Royal jelly is a substance produced by worker honeybees and fed to developing larvae and queen bees. It appears in some food and supplement formulas. Royal jelly is a bee-derived ingredient, so allergy information matters. Review the full label for warnings if you have known reactions to bee products. If a greens formula includes royal jelly inside a blend, check whether the label gives an individual amount.
Greens & Nutrition
Sunflower Lecithin
Sunflower lecithin is a mixture of phospholipids derived from sunflower seeds. It is used in foods, supplements, and personal-care products for texture, mixing, or formula stability. The function depends on the product. In a powder or food, lecithin might help ingredients mix. In a topical formula, it might support texture or ingredient dispersion. MPG lists sunflower lecithin in the confirmed Ionic Silver Mineral Gel ingredient list. Check the finished label for the full formula.
Gut & Fiber
Probiotic Strains
A probiotic label should identify microorganisms as specifically as the product information allows. Genus and species names help distinguish one microorganism from another, while some products also list a strain identifier. The word probiotic alone does not describe the full formula. Check organism names, amount or CFU information, serving size, storage directions, and expiration details. MPG lists probiotics in Emulin5 and several greens formulas. Each product uses its own combination, so read the current label instead of treating all probiotic products as interchangeable.
Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamin D3
Vitamin D3 is cholecalciferol, one form of vitamin D used in foods and supplements. Labels state the amount per serving and percent Daily Value. Vitamin D labels might use micrograms and International Units. Read the serving size before comparing products. Total intake includes food, fortified products, and other supplements. MPG lists Vitamin D3 in Core Immunity and 125 Drive product information. Each formula uses a different serving format.
Vitamins & Minerals
Magnesium
Magnesium is an essential mineral. Supplement labels often pair the nutrient name with a compound form such as magnesium citrate or magnesium oxide. The form affects how much elemental magnesium a compound provides and how the ingredient behaves in a formula. Compare the amount of magnesium listed on the Supplement Facts panel rather than comparing compound weights alone. MPG lists magnesium in Core Immunity, 125 Drive, Mineral Bath, and Ionic Silver Mineral Gel information. A dietary serving and a topical formula are different product types.
Vitamins & Minerals
Zinc
Zinc is an essential mineral. Supplement labels state the amount of zinc per serving and often identify the compound source, such as a chelate or salt. Compare the nutrient amount and percent Daily Value first. The compound name gives more detail about the source form. MPG lists zinc in Core Immunity and 125 Drive information. Total intake includes food and any other supplements used during the day.
Botanicals
Quercetin
Quercetin is a flavonoid found naturally in many plant foods. It also appears as an isolated ingredient in dietary supplements. A supplement label gives the amount per serving and shows whether quercetin stands alone or sits inside a blend. Food sources and concentrated supplement forms are not equivalent servings. MPG lists Quercetin in current Core Immunity product information. ESX uses the ingredient connection for label education, not as a medical claim.
Botanicals
Black Cumin Seed
Black cumin seed usually refers to seeds from Nigella sativa. Labels also use names such as black seed or black cumin. A good label identifies the botanical source and form, such as seed powder or extract. Check the amount per serving and whether the ingredient appears inside a blend. MPG lists Black Cumin in current Core Immunity product information. Keep botanical research separate from conclusions about a finished multi-ingredient product.
Greens & Nutrition
Bromelain
Bromelain is a group of protein-digesting enzymes derived from pineapple, especially the stem. Supplement labels might state an amount, activity units, or both. Enzyme amount and enzyme activity are different measurements. If a label gives activity units, use those numbers when comparing enzyme preparations. MPG lists Bromelain in current Core Immunity product information. The ingredient name alone does not establish the effect of the full formula.
Vitamins & Minerals
CoQ10
CoQ10 is short for coenzyme Q10. Supplement labels commonly use forms such as ubiquinone or ubiquinol. The label should state the form, amount per serving, serving size, and other ingredients. Oil-based softgels and dry capsules use different delivery formats. MPG lists CoQ10 in current Core Immunity product information. Use the current product label for the exact form and amount.
Vitamins & Minerals
Beta-Carotene
Beta-carotene is a carotenoid found in colorful fruits and vegetables. The body converts some beta-carotene into Vitamin A. Supplement Facts panels might list Vitamin A and identify beta-carotene as a source. Read the nutrient amount and source statement together. MPG lists Beta Carotene under Vitamin A in current 125 Drive product information.
Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamin B12 and Methylcobalamin
Methylcobalamin is one form of Vitamin B12 used in supplements. Other products use different B12 forms, so labels should identify both the nutrient and source form. Compare the amount of Vitamin B12 per serving and percent Daily Value before focusing on the form name. A higher label number does not automatically make one product a better fit. MPG lists methylcobalamin under Vitamin B12 in current 125 Drive product information.
Vitamins & Minerals
Folate and 5-MTHF
Folate is Vitamin B9. Supplement labels use forms such as folic acid and 5-MTHF, short for 5-methyltetrahydrofolate. The Supplement Facts panel reports folate using label conventions designed for different forms. Read the amount, Daily Value, and source form together. MPG lists both folic acid and L-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid calcium salt in current 125 Drive product information.
Botanicals
Resveratrol
Resveratrol is a polyphenol found in several plants, including grapes. Supplements use concentrated ingredient forms rather than a food serving. Check the amount per serving, ingredient source where stated, and whether resveratrol stands alone or appears in a blend. MPG lists Resveratrol in current 125 Drive product information. This connection identifies the formula. It does not turn research on isolated resveratrol into a product claim.
Vitamins & Minerals
Inositol
Inositol is a sugar alcohol found in the body and in foods. It is sometimes grouped informally with B-vitamin-related compounds, though it is not an essential vitamin in the same way as the recognized B vitamins. Supplement labels list inositol as its own ingredient. Check the amount per serving and the rest of the formula. MPG lists Inositol in current 125 Drive product information.
Greens & Nutrition
MCT Oil
MCT stands for medium-chain triglycerides. MCT oil is a fat ingredient made primarily from medium-chain fatty acids. Source oils and fatty-acid profiles differ by product. A finished label might list MCT oil, medium-chain triglycerides, or a specific carrier system. MPG lists MCT and MCT Oil in the current 125 Drive ingredient information. Review the full ingredient list for context, especially if the product also contains dairy or other allergen-related ingredients.
Botanicals
Astragalus
Astragalus usually refers to Astragalus membranaceus root in dietary supplements. Labels might list root powder or a concentrated root extract. Check the botanical name, plant part, amount, and extract details. Broad traditional-use descriptions are not the same as evidence for a finished supplement. MPG lists Astragalus Root Extract in current 125 Drive information and also lists astragalus among All-Natural Greens ingredients.
Botanicals
Banaba Leaf
Banaba is Lagerstroemia speciosa, a tree whose leaves are used in some botanical supplements. Product labels might list leaf powder or leaf extract. Check the plant part, extract details, amount per serving, and the full formula. Ingredient research does not establish the same outcome for a multi-ingredient finished product. MPG lists Banaba Leaf Extract in current 125 Drive product information.
Vitamins & Minerals
Chromium
Chromium is a trace mineral. Supplement labels list the amount per serving and often identify a source compound. The nutrient amount matters more than the raw compound weight. Compare serving size, percent Daily Value, source form, and total intake from other supplements. MPG lists Chromium Nicotinate in current 125 Drive product information.
Vitamins & Minerals
Selenium
Selenium is an essential trace mineral. Supplement labels state the amount per serving and identify a source form in many products. Selenium is needed in small amounts, so the serving number matters. Review the Daily Value and total intake from other supplements rather than treating more as better. MPG lists a Selenium Amino Acid Chelate in current 125 Drive product information.
Vitamins & Minerals
Fulvic Substances
Fulvic substances are a group of small organic compounds formed during the breakdown of plant and microbial material in soil and related natural sources. The phrase fulvic substances describes a complex mixture, not one single molecule. Source material, purification, processing, concentration, and testing matter when you compare products. MPG describes NZ Fulvic as a freeze-dried powder containing trace minerals and several compound groups. Use the finished label for serving details and warnings.
Vitamins & Minerals
Trace Minerals
Trace minerals are minerals the body needs in relatively small amounts. Examples include zinc, selenium, copper, manganese, iodine, chromium, and molybdenum. The phrase trace mineral complex does not tell you the amount of each mineral. Check the Supplement Facts panel or detailed ingredient information. MPG uses trace-mineral language in NZ Fulvic and 125 Drive materials. Those products use different formats and formulas, so the shared phrase does not make them equivalent.
Botanicals
Polyphenols and Flavonoids
Polyphenols are a broad group of plant compounds. Flavonoids are one major subgroup of polyphenols. Foods and plant extracts contain many different members of these groups. A label using the phrase polyphenols does not identify every compound or amount. Some extracts state a standardized percentage. Others provide only the extract name. MPG describes polyphenols and flavonoids among the compound groups present in NZ Fulvic and lists several plant extracts elsewhere in its catalog.
Greens & Nutrition
Amino Acids
Amino acids are the building blocks used to make proteins. Some are essential in the diet, while the body produces others. A label using amino acids as a broad group does not identify every amino acid or amount. More detailed formulas list specific amino acids and serving amounts. MPG includes amino acids among the compound groups described for NZ Fulvic. Use the current product information for the context of the finished formula.
Personal Care
Mineral Salts
Mineral salts are mineral compounds made from charged mineral ions paired with other ions. Personal-care labels often use the phrase broadly, so the ingredient list gives the useful detail. A deodorant, bath product, and dietary mineral supplement use mineral ingredients in different ways. Do not treat topical and dietary use as equivalent. MPG uses mineral-salt language in its deodorant line and lists potassium, calcium, and magnesium in several personal-care products.
Personal Care
Ionic Silver
Ionic silver refers to silver ions dispersed in a liquid medium. The term is different from a broad claim about every silver-containing product. When ionic silver appears in a topical formula, check the full ingredient list, directions, external-use wording, and warnings. Silver-related marketing often goes beyond simple ingredient identification, so keep product claims tied to the official manufacturer source. MPG lists purified ionic silver water in its confirmed Ionic Silver Mineral Gel formula.
Personal Care
Carbomer
Carbomer is a group of synthetic polymers used as thickening and gel-forming ingredients in personal-care products. Carbomer helps turn a water-rich formula into a gel or gives a lotion more structure. The ingredient usually serves a texture and stability role rather than acting as the main marketed ingredient. MPG lists carbomer in the confirmed Ionic Silver Mineral Gel ingredient list.
Personal Care
Plant Oils and Emollients
Emollients are ingredients used to smooth and soften the skin surface. Plant oils are one type of emollient used in creams, lotions, and moisturizers. A product described as made with natural oils still needs a full ingredient list. Different oils have different textures and fatty-acid profiles. A finished moisturizer also includes water, thickeners, emulsifiers, preservatives, and other ingredients. MPG describes its current Skin Moisturizer as using natural oils and emollients.
Automotive
Fuel Detergents
Fuel detergents are additive components designed to help manage deposits in parts of a fuel system or combustion system. They are one category within the larger fuel-additive market. Do not treat every fuel additive as a detergent. Some products focus on storage, octane, lubricity, cold-weather flow, or other functions. Read the product label for its intended use and treatment ratio. When MPG product material uses fuel-additive terminology, ESX separates the general technical term from the manufacturer performance statements.
Automotive
Anti-Wear Additives
Anti-wear additives are lubricant components designed to reduce wear under certain contact conditions. They are part of the additive chemistry already present in many motor oils. Anti-wear additives and friction modifiers are related lubricant concepts, but the terms do not mean the same thing. Modern motor oils already contain additive packages. Aftermarket oil treatments add another formula to the system. Check the vehicle or equipment manufacturer oil specifications before adding a separate treatment.
Automotive
Pour Point
Pour point is the lowest temperature at which a fuel or lubricant still flows under a defined laboratory test. Pour point gives a standardized low-temperature comparison. It does not describe every fuel-system condition in a vehicle or piece of equipment. Diesel performance also depends on fuel composition, filters, temperature history, and other factors. MPG uses pour-point language in current Xp3 Diesel Winter Extreme product information. ESX treats the term as a technical definition and keeps specific performance numbers attributed to MPG.
Automotive
Cloud Point
Cloud point is the temperature where wax crystals first become visible in diesel fuel under a test method, giving the fuel a cloudy appearance. Cloud point is one piece of cold-weather diesel behavior. It differs from pour point and Cold Filter Plugging Point. A fuel might reach each threshold at a different temperature. MPG references cloud point in current Xp3 Diesel Winter Extreme information. Specific product performance claims stay attributed to MPG.
Automotive
Cold Filter Plugging Point
Cold Filter Plugging Point, or CFPP, is a laboratory measure tied to the temperature where wax crystals restrict diesel fuel flow through a standardized filter. CFPP differs from cloud point and pour point. These tests describe different parts of low-temperature fuel behavior. MPG references Cold Filter Plugging Point in current Xp3 Diesel Winter Extreme information. ESX uses the term to explain the category and leaves product-specific performance statements with the official manufacturer source.
Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamin Forms on Supplement Labels
A vitamin name tells you the nutrient. The source form tells you the chemical form used in the product. Examples include cholecalciferol for Vitamin D3 and methylcobalamin for Vitamin B12. Start with the nutrient amount per serving and percent Daily Value. Then read the source form. A form name gives useful detail, but it does not create a simple ranking across every person and product. MPG 125 Drive product information lists several vitamin forms, which makes the formula a useful example of how detailed label names work.
Vitamins & Minerals
Mineral Forms on Supplement Labels
A mineral supplement label often lists the nutrient amount followed by the compound used as its source. Magnesium citrate, magnesium oxide, zinc chelate, and potassium iodide are examples. The Supplement Facts nutrient amount usually represents the elemental mineral, not the full weight of the source compound. Compare the nutrient amount first. Then use the source form as extra context. MPG 125 Drive information lists several mineral source forms and gives a clear example of this label structure.
Energy & Caffeine
Caffeine
Caffeine is a stimulant found naturally in coffee, tea, guarana, yerba mate, and other plants. It also appears as an added ingredient in drinks, medications, and supplements.
Botanicals
Cordyceps
Cordyceps is a genus of fungi. Supplement formulas often use cultivated Cordyceps material or extracts rather than wild-harvested specimens.
Botanicals
Reishi Mushroom
Reishi is the common name used for several Ganoderma mushroom species. Reishi appears in mushroom blends, powders, extracts, and greens formulas.
Botanicals
Shiitake Mushroom
Shiitake, Lentinula edodes, is an edible mushroom used as food and as an ingredient in mushroom blends and supplement powders.
Botanicals
Maitake Mushroom
Maitake, Grifola frondosa, is an edible mushroom used in food and supplement formulas.
Botanicals
Schisandra
Schisandra is a berry-producing plant used in traditional herbal preparations and modern botanical formulas. Labels often use the spelling Schisandra or Schizandra.
Botanicals
Dandelion Root
Dandelion root comes from Taraxacum species. The root appears in teas, powders, extracts, and multi-ingredient botanical formulas.
Greens & Nutrition
Kelp
Kelp is a group of large brown seaweeds. Kelp appears in food, sea-vegetable blends, and some greens or mineral formulas.
Greens & Nutrition
Irish Moss
Irish Moss is a red seaweed, commonly Chondrus crispus, used in food and some supplement formulas.
Greens & Nutrition
Dulse
Dulse is an edible red seaweed used as food and as an ingredient in sea-vegetable blends.
Gut & Fiber
Apple Pectin
Pectin is a soluble fiber found in the cell walls of fruits. Apple pectin is pectin sourced from apples and used in foods and supplements.
Gut & Fiber
Guar Gum
Guar gum is a plant-derived soluble fiber made from guar beans. Food and supplement formulas use guar gum as a fiber, thickener, or texture ingredient.
Botanicals
Rose Hips
Rose hips are the fruit-like structures left after rose flowers bloom. Rose hip powders and extracts appear in teas, foods, and supplements.
Greens & Nutrition
Acerola
Acerola is a tropical fruit also known as Barbados cherry or West Indian cherry. Acerola ingredients appear in powders and extracts.
Botanicals
Eleuthero
Eleuthero, Eleutherococcus senticosus, is a shrub whose root is used in herbal preparations. The older common name Siberian ginseng still appears in some references.
Greens & Nutrition
Pomegranate Extract
Pomegranate extract is a concentrated ingredient made from pomegranate fruit or other specified plant material. Extracts differ from eating whole pomegranate because processing changes concentration and removes some food components.
Greens & Nutrition
Tart Cherry
Tart cherry refers to sour cherry varieties, often Prunus cerasus. Supplement formulas use juice concentrates, powders, or extracts.
Vitamins & Minerals
Potassium
Potassium is an essential mineral and electrolyte. Potassium compounds appear in foods, supplements, bath products, and personal-care formulas for different reasons.
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
Calcium is an essential mineral. Calcium also appears as a listed mineral ingredient in some topical and bath products.
Personal Care
Chlorophyll in Personal-Care Products
Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in plants. Some personal-care formulas use chlorophyll or chlorophyll-derived color ingredients to create a green appearance.
Personal Care
Cotton Cellulose
Cellulose is a structural carbohydrate found in plants. Cotton cellulose is cellulose sourced from cotton and used in some formulas as a thickener or texture ingredient.
Home Care
Surfactants
Surfactants are ingredients that help water interact with oils, soils, and surfaces. Detergents, soaps, shampoos, and household cleaners often use one or more surfactants.
Home Care
Phosphates in Laundry Products
Phosphates are phosphorus-containing compounds once used widely in detergents as builders. Product labels sometimes highlight a phosphate-free formula.
Personal Care
Fragrance vs Essential Oils
Fragrance is a broad label term for scent ingredients. Essential oils are volatile aromatic oils obtained from plants. A formula might use one, the other, or both.
Automotive
Fuel Stabilizer
A fuel stabilizer is an additive intended for fuel kept in storage. Storage products focus on fuel stability rather than serving the same job as every cleaner, octane product, or combustion additive.
Automotive
Octane Rating
Octane rating describes a gasoline fuel's resistance to engine knock under defined test conditions. The number is not a general fuel-quality score.
Automotive
AKI
AKI stands for Anti-Knock Index. U.S. fuel pumps usually show AKI, calculated from Research Octane Number and Motor Octane Number.
Automotive
RON and MON
RON and MON are two laboratory octane tests. RON uses one test condition. MON uses a more demanding test condition. U.S. AKI averages the two values.
Automotive
MMT
MMT is short for methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl. The compound has been used as an octane-related gasoline additive in some fuel and additive products.
Automotive
Friction Modifiers
Friction modifiers are lubricant additives designed to change friction between moving surfaces under certain operating conditions.
Automotive
Viscosity Modifiers
Viscosity modifiers are polymer additives used in many lubricants to manage how viscosity changes as temperature changes.
Automotive
Diesel Anti-Gel
Diesel anti-gel is a cold-weather fuel-additive category intended to address wax-crystal problems as diesel fuel gets cold.
Automotive
Diesel Gelling
Diesel gelling happens when wax in diesel fuel forms crystals at low temperatures. The crystals restrict fuel flow and sometimes plug filters.
Automotive
B20 Biodiesel
B20 is a diesel fuel blend containing up to 20 percent biodiesel with the balance made from petroleum diesel.
Automotive
Lead Substitute
Lead substitute describes fuel-additive products intended to address some needs associated with older engines designed during the era of leaded gasoline.
Automotive
Fuel Injector Deposits
Fuel injector deposits are residues that build on or around injector components. Deposit-control detergents are one fuel-additive category used in fuel-system care.
Automotive
Sludge, Gum, and Varnish in Fuel Systems
Sludge, gum, and varnish are broad terms used for deposits or degradation products found in fuel and fuel systems. Storage time, fuel composition, contamination, and operating conditions all influence deposit formation.
Energy & Caffeine
Functional Coffee
Functional coffee is a marketing category for coffee products with added ingredients or a specific nutrition or wellness positioning. The phrase has no single standard formula.
Vitamins & Minerals
Liquid Multivitamin
A liquid multivitamin combines vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients in a measured liquid serving.