Index

Materials

Names from FoodOn

12,576 foods from USDA FoodData Central

materials in the graph: 53

All 53, alphabetically

activated charcoalCatalystCarbon processed to a large adsorptive surface, sold to bind toxins and gas in the gut. It can also bind medicines taken at the same time.
algal oilCatalystOil from cultured microalgae, usually Schizochytrium, sold as a plant source of DHA and sometimes EPA. Fatty acid content varies by product.
alpha-galactosidaseCatalystA fungal enzyme preparation (usually Aspergillus niger) that breaks down the oligosaccharides in beans and vegetables. Potency is labelled in GalU activity units.
arginine silicate inositol complexCatalystA branded complex (Nitrosigine) of L-arginine, silicate and inositol, sold as a pre-workout ingredient. One preparation, not a single compound.
bee pollenFoodOnFOODON:03301424Pollen collected by honeybees. Its composition varies with floral source and season, and the preparation is recorded with each finding.
beef liverFoodOnFOODON:02020913Bovine liver, sold desiccated as a supplement for its vitamin A, B12, iron and copper content.
black seed oilCatalystOil pressed from black cumin seed (Nigella sativa), sold for its thymoquinone content, which varies widely between products.
borage oilCatalystSeed oil of Borago officinalis, sold for its gamma-linolenic acid content.
bovine colostrumCatalystThe first milk produced by cows after calving, rich in antibodies and growth factors, and sold dried as a supplement. No standard ontology has a term for the supplement itself.
bromelainCatalystA mixture of cysteine proteases extracted from pineapple stem (Ananas comosus). Potency is labelled in enzyme activity units (GDU or MCU), not mass, so doses across products are not comparable by milligram.
catalaseCatalystAn enzyme preparation that decomposes hydrogen peroxide, usually from Aspergillus niger or bovine liver. Potency is labelled in activity units.
cellulaseCatalystA fungal enzyme preparation that hydrolyses cellulose, sold in digestive-enzyme blends. Potency is labelled in activity units.
collagen peptidesCatalystEnzymatically hydrolysed collagen from bovine, porcine, marine or chicken tissue. Source and peptide size vary by product.
conjugated linoleic acidCatalystA mixture of positional and geometric isomers of linoleic acid, mostly cis-9,trans-11 and trans-10,cis-12, which are studied apart.
evening primrose oilCatalystSeed oil of Oenothera biennis, sold for its gamma-linolenic acid content.
fish oilFoodOnFOODON:03306123Oil from the tissue of oily fish, sold as a supplement for its omega-3 fatty acids. Composition (EPA and DHA content, triglyceride or ethyl-ester form) varies by product, and a label's stated amounts are recorded on the product row.
flaxseed oilFoodOnFOODON:00001088Oil pressed from flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum), sold for its alpha-linolenic acid content, which varies by product.
fructo-oligosaccharidesCatalystShort-chain fructans (kestose, nystose and related), a mixture rather than one oligomer, sold as a prebiotic fibre.
gamma-oryzanolCatalystA mixture of ferulic acid esters of plant sterols and triterpene alcohols extracted from rice bran oil. ChEBI draws one ester for it; the ingredient is the mixture.
glucoamylaseCatalystA fungal enzyme preparation (amyloglucosidase) that releases glucose from starch. Sold in digestive-enzyme blends; potency is labelled in activity units.
guar gumFoodOnFOODON:03413114A soluble fibre (galactomannan) from guar seed (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba), sold as a fibre supplement and used as a thickener.
hemicellulaseCatalystA fungal enzyme preparation that breaks down hemicellulose plant fibre. Sold in digestive-enzyme blends; potency is labelled in activity units.
hyaluronic acidCatalystA glycosaminoglycan polymer of D-glucuronic acid and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine. Supplements differ in molecular weight (low or high), which affects absorption and is recorded on the product row when stated.
inulinCatalystA fructan fibre (chiefly from chicory root, Cichorium intybus), a polymer of fructose units with a terminal glucose. Chain length varies by source and process.
invertase (sucrase)FoodOnFOODON:03414398A yeast enzyme preparation that splits sucrose into glucose and fructose, sold as "sucrase" in digestive-enzyme blends.
keratinCatalystHydrolysed or solubilised keratin protein, usually from sheep wool, sold for hair, skin and nail claims.
krill oilCatalystOil from Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba), whose EPA and DHA are largely phospholipid-bound, with astaxanthin.
lactaseCatalystA beta-galactosidase enzyme preparation, usually fungal, taken with dairy. Potency is labelled in FCC lactase units.
lactoferrinCatalystAn iron-binding glycoprotein isolated from bovine milk or whey, sold for immune and iron-status claims.
larch arabinogalactanCatalystA polysaccharide fibre extracted from larch wood (Larix species), sold as a prebiotic and for immune support claims.
lecithinCatalystA phospholipid mixture from soy, sunflower or egg, rich in phosphatidylcholine. Composition varies by source; a label's stated phosphatidylcholine content is recorded on the product row.
medium-chain triglyceridesCatalystMedium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, a fat made mostly of caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acids. The C8:C10 ratio is recorded with each finding because the two differ in how strongly they raise ketone levels.
milk thistle extract (silymarin)FoodOnFOODON:03600008An extract of milk thistle seed (Silybum marianum) standardised to silymarin, a mixture of flavonolignans chiefly silibinin.
nattokinaseCatalystA serine protease (subtilisin NAT) from Bacillus subtilis var. natto, sold in fibrinolytic activity units (FU).
ox bileCatalystDried bovine bile, sold as a digestive aid for its bile salts. Bile acid content varies by product.
papainFoodOnFOODON:03310434A cysteine protease preparation from papaya (Carica papaya) latex. Potency is labelled in enzyme activity units, not comparable by mass across products.
pea proteinFoodOnFOODON:03306694Protein concentrate or isolate from yellow pea (Pisum sativum), sold as a plant protein powder.
pectinaseCatalystA fungal enzyme preparation that breaks down pectin. Sold in digestive-enzyme blends; potency is labelled in activity units.
pepsinCatalystA gastric protease preparation, usually porcine, sold in digestive-enzyme products, often with betaine hydrochloride.
phosphatidylcholineCatalystA class of phospholipids with variable fatty-acid chains, sold as a concentrated lecithin fraction. Not one compound, so a material.
policosanolCatalystA mixture of long-chain fatty alcohols (chiefly octacosanol) from sugarcane wax, beeswax or rice bran. The source changes its composition.
propolisCatalystA resinous mixture honeybees make from plant exudates. Its composition depends heavily on region and plant source.
pumpkin seed oilFoodOnFOODON:03543110Oil pressed from pumpkin seed (Cucurbita pepo), sold for prostate and urinary claims.
red wine extractFoodOnFOODON:03310272Wine or wine-derived extract from dark grape varieties, sold for its polyphenols, chiefly resveratrol and proanthocyanidins.
red yeast riceFoodOnFOODON:03600010Rice fermented with Monascus purpureus. Its monacolin K content, chemically identical to lovastatin, varies widely between products and is often not stated.
royal jellyFoodOnFOODON:03301033The secretion honeybee workers feed to larvae and queens. Sold fresh, freeze-dried or as an extract standardised to 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid.
serratiopeptidaseCatalystA protease preparation from Serratia bacteria (serrapeptase), sold as an anti-inflammatory. Potency is labelled in activity units.
shilajitCatalystA tar-like mineral exudate from mountain rock, used in Ayurvedic medicine. It is neither a single chemical nor a food, so no standard ontology names it. Fulvic acid is one of its constituents.
sodium copper chlorophyllinFoodOnFOODON:03413069A semi-synthetic, water-soluble copper complex derived from chlorophyll. Sold as "liquid chlorophyll" and for internal deodorant claims.
superoxide dismutaseCatalystAn antioxidant enzyme preparation, usually from melon (Cucumis melo) extract or yeast. Oral activity is disputed because the enzyme is a protein digested in the gut; potency is labelled in activity units.
trypsinCatalystA pancreatic protease preparation, usually porcine or bovine, sold in digestive and systemic enzyme blends. Potency is labelled in activity units.
whey protein isolateFoodOnFOODON:00005524The most studied protein supplement. Isolate, concentrate and hydrolysate differ in protein content, lactose and how quickly they are absorbed, so the form is recorded with every finding, and a trial that does not state it is not included.
xylanaseCatalystA fungal enzyme preparation that breaks down xylan plant fibre. Sold in digestive-enzyme blends; potency is labelled in activity units.