Reference Guide
Word Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the medical terms, acronyms, additive codes, and label language you encounter in CoreScan analysis results.
451 terms
5-HTP / 5-Hydroxytryptophan Nutrient
100% Juice Label Term
A Grade / Grade A Label Term
A2 / A2 Organic Milk Label Term
ABV / IBU / DIPA (Beer & Fermented Labels) Label Term
Acesulfame / Acesulfame Potassium / Ace-K Label Term
Acetyl-L-Carnitine / ALCAR Nutrient
Adaptogens Phytonutrient
ADI / Acceptable Daily Intake Regulatory
Agave / Agave Nectar / Agave Syrup Label Term
ALA / Alpha-Linolenic Acid Fatty Acid
Alcohol Label Term
Ale / Belgian-Style Ale / Pale Ale Label Term
Aleppo (Pepper, Soap) Label Term
Algae Functional Term
Alkaline (Water, Drinks) Label Term
Allergen (Major / Top 9) Allergen
Allulose Label Term
Almond Label Term
Amino Acids (Essential & Non-Essential) Nutrient
Anchovy Label Term
Anthocyanins Phytonutrient
Antihistamine (Natural vs. Pharmaceutical) Medical
Antioxidant Functional Term
ApoB / Apolipoprotein B Biomarker
Apple Cider Vinegar Label Term
Arsenic in Rice & Rice Products Contaminant Risk
Artesian / Artesian Well Water Label Term
Artificial Color / FD&C Dye Label Term
Artificial Flavor Label Term
Artisanal / Artisan (also see: Bespoke, Craft, Small Batch) Label Term
Ashwagandha / KSM-66® vs Sensoril® Phytonutrient
Aspirin Medical
Astaxanthin Phytonutrient
Azuki Beans / Adzuki Beans Label Term
B Corporation Certified / B Corp Ethical Label
B-Amylase Functional Term
Bee Pollen Label Term
Berberine Phytonutrient
Bespoke (Food, Supplement & Beverage Labels) Label Term
Beta-Carotene Vitamin Precursor
Beta-Glucan Fiber
BHA / Butylated Hydroxyanisole Preservative
BHT / Butylated Hydroxytoluene Preservative
Bioavailability Functional Term
Bisulfite / Sodium Bisulfite Preservative
Blanched / Blanching Label Term
Bone Broth Label Term
Bonito / Bonito Fish Flakes (Katsuobushi) Label Term
Boron Nutrient
BPA / Bisphenol A Contaminant Risk
Broth / Stock Label Term
Cadmium (Cd) in Food & Supplements Contaminant Risk
Caffeine Content Label Term
Cage-Free / Free-Range Label Term
Calcium / Iron / Antibiotic Interaction Medical
Canola / Canola Oil Label Term
Caramel / Caramelized Label Term
Carbohydrates (Total) / Total Carbs Nutrition Label
Carbon Footprint (Food) Ethical Label
Carbonated Water / Carbonated Drink Label Term
Carcinogen Medical
Carnauba Wax Additive Code
Carotenoid Phytonutrient
Carrageenan / No Carrageenan Additive Code
Casein Allergen
Castile Soap Label Term
CBD / Cannabis vs Hemp Label Term
Cellulose Label Term
Ceylon Label Term
CFS / No CFSs Label Term
Chai Label Term
Chelation Functional Term
Chia Seed Label Term
Chilli / Chile / Chili Pepper Label Term
Cholesterol (Dietary) Nutrition Label
Choline Nutrient
Chromate / Lead Chromate Adulteration Contaminant Risk
Chromium / Chromium Picolinate Nutrient
Cilantro / Coriander Label Term
Cinnamon / True Cinnamon (Ceylon) vs Cassia Cinnamon Label Term
Citral Phytonutrient
Citrulline / L-Citrulline Nutrient
Clean Label Ethical Label
Climate Neutral Certified Ethical Label
Coco / Chocolate (Cacao vs Cocoa vs Chocolate) Label Term
Cocoa / Cacao (Powder, Nibs, Butter) Label Term
Cold Brew Label Term
Cold Pressed / First Pressing Label Term
Collagen (Types I, II, III) Nutrient
Concentrate / Not from Concentrate Label Term
Condensed (Milk) / Condensed Soup Label Term
CoQ10 / Coenzyme Q10 Nutrient
Corn Syrup / High-Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) Label Term
Cortisol Medical
Craft (Food, Beer & Beverage Labels) Label Term
Creatine Monohydrate Nutrient
Croscarmellose Sodium Additive Code
Cruelty-Free Ethical Label
CTRV Label Term
Cultured (Butter / Dairy) Label Term
Cultures (Bacterial) / Live & Active Cultures Label Term
Curcumin Phytonutrient
Cured (Meats) / Uncured Label Term
Curry / Curry Powder Label Term
DATEM Additive Code
Date(s) / Expiration Date Label Term
Decaffeinated (Coffee, Tea, etc.) / Decaf Label Term
DEET / DEET-Free Label Term
Dehydrated / Freeze-Dried / HPP Label Term
Dextrose Label Term
DHA / Docosahexaenoic Acid Fatty Acid
DIAAS / Digestible Indispensable Amino Acid Score Nutrition Label
Dicalcium Phosphate Additive Code
Distilled (Water / Spirits) Label Term
Drug / Medication — Branded vs Generic / Dosage Strengths Medical
Drug-Nutrient Interactions Medical
DV% / Daily Value Percentage Nutrition Label
Dysbiosis Medical
E102 / Tartrazine / Yellow 5 Additive Code
E110 / Sunset Yellow / Yellow 6 Additive Code
E120 / Carmine / Cochineal Additive Code
E150 / Caramel Color (Classes I–IV) Additive Code
E407 / Carrageenan Additive Code
E621 / MSG / Monosodium Glutamate Additive Code
E951 / Aspartame Additive Code
E955 / Sucralose Additive Code
EAC / EAC Certified Ethical Label
Eco-Certified / Rainforest Alliance Ethical Label
Edamame Label Term
EDTA / Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Additive Code
Eel / Unagi Label Term
EFSA / European Food Safety Authority Regulatory
EGCG / Epigallocatechin Gallate Phytonutrient
Electrolytes Nutrient
Emulsifier Functional Term
Endocrine Disruptor Medical
Enriched (Flour / Food) Label Term
E-Numbers (EU Additive Code System) Additive Code
Enzymes (Food & Supplement Label) Label Term
EPA / Eicosapentaenoic Acid Fatty Acid
Erythritol Label Term
Espresso Label Term
Essential Oil Label Term
Ethically Sourced Ethical Label
Eugenol Phytonutrient
Evaporated (Milk) / Condensed Label Term
Expeller Pressed Label Term
Extra Virgin / Virgin (Oils) Label Term
Extract (Plant, Seed, or Herb) Label Term
Fair Trade Certified Ethical Label
FAO / Food and Agriculture Organization Regulatory
Farm-Raised (Seafood, Insects & Beyond) Label Term
Fat / Total Fat Nutrition Label
Fat-Free / Low-Fat / Reduced Fat Nutrition Label
FDA / Food & Drug Administration Regulatory
Fermented / Naturally Fermented Label Term
Ferritin Biomarker
FIFRA / Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Regulatory
Filtered Water Label Term
Fish Oil / Marine Omega-3 Fatty Acid
Flavonoid Phytonutrient
Flax Seed / Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) Label Term
Fluoride / Sodium Fluoride Label Term
Folate / Folic Acid / B9 Nutrient
Food-Grade Plastic Codes (#1–#7) Label Term
Fortified Label Term
FOS / Fructooligosaccharides / Inulin Fiber
Fractionated (Oil / Fat) Label Term
Fragrance / Parfum Label Term
Free Radical Medical
Free-Form Amino Acids Nutrient
Free-Range / Cage-Free Label Term
Fructose Label Term
Furikake Label Term
Garlic (Fresh, Granulated & Powdered) Label Term
Gelatin Label Term
Ghee / Clarified Butter Label Term
GI / Glycemic Index Medical
GL / Glycemic Load Medical
Global Animal Partnership (GAP) Ethical Label
Gluten Allergen
Glycerin / Glycerol Additive Code
Glycerol Esters of Fatty Acids Additive Code
Glycine Nutrient
Glycogen Medical
GMO / Genetically Modified Organism Label Term
GMP / Good Manufacturing Practices Regulatory
Goitrogens Medical
"Good for You" Ingredients (Overview) Functional Term
Grade A / A Grade Label Term
Grade A / US Grade A (Honey, Maple) Label Term
Grain-Fed / All-Grain / Plant-Fed Label Term
Grapefruit / CYP3A4 Inhibition Medical
GRAS / Generally Recognized as Safe Regulatory
Grass-Fed Label Term
Green Zone Label Term
Guar Gum Additive Code
Gum Arabic / Acacia Gum Additive Code
Gut Microbiome Medical
Halal Ethical Label
HbA1c / Glycated Hemoglobin Biomarker
HDL / High-Density Lipoprotein Biomarker
Heavy Metals (Food & Supplement Contamination) Contaminant Risk
Hemp Seeds / Hemp Hearts Label Term
Hemp vs Cannabis (Legal & Label Context) Label Term
Herring Label Term
Hexane / Hexane-Free Label Term
HFCS / High-Fructose Corn Syrup Label Term
HiCAF (Tea, Drink) Label Term
Hijiki / Hiziki Label Term
Histamine Medical
Homocysteine Biomarker
Honey Label Term
Hops Label Term
Humane / Certified Humane® Ethical Label
Hydrochloride (HCl) / Hydrochloride Salts Label Term
Hydrogenated / Partially Hydrogenated Label Term
Hypothyroidism / Thyroid Health Medical
IARC / International Agency for Research on Cancer Regulatory
IBD / Inflammatory Bowel Disease Medical
IBS / Irritable Bowel Syndrome Medical
IFOS / International Fish Oil Standards Regulatory
INCI / Branded Ingredient Disclosure Label Term
Informed Sport / Informed Choice Regulatory
Infused / Infusion (Oils, Teas, Tonics) Label Term
Iodine & Thyroid Health Medical
Iodized (Salt / Iodized) Label Term
IOWA (Halal) Regulatory
Irradiated / Food Irradiation Label Term
Isopropyl / Isopropyl Alcohol Label Term
IU / International Unit Nutrition Label
K Pareve / Pareve (Kosher Neutral) Ethical Label
Kampyo / Kanpyo Label Term
Kefir Functional Term
Keto / Ketogenic / Keto-Certified Label Term
Kidney Disease / CKD Dietary Considerations Medical
Koji / Koji Mold (Aspergillus oryzae) Label Term
Kombu (Konbu) Label Term
Kombucha Label Term
Kosher Ethical Label
Kou Cha Label Term
Krill Oil Fatty Acid
Lactic Acid / Sodium Lactate Label Term
Lactoferrin Nutrient
Lactose Allergen
L-Amino Acids Nutrient
Lard Label Term
L-Carnitine / L-Carnitine L-Tartrate Nutrient
LDL / Low-Density Lipoprotein Biomarker
Lead (Pb) in Food & Supplements Contaminant Risk
Lecithin Additive Code
Leucine / BCAAs Nutrient
Lion's Mane Mushroom / Hericium Erinaceus Phytonutrient
Lutein & Zeaxanthin Phytonutrient
Lycopene Phytonutrient
Lye / Sodium Hydroxide / Potassium Hydroxide Label Term
Maca Root / Lepidium Meyenii Phytonutrient
Magnesium (Forms & Bioavailability) Nutrient
Maltitol Label Term
Maltodextrin Label Term
Malts / Malted Barley / Malt Extract Label Term
MAP / Modified Atmosphere Packaging Label Term
Maple Syrup (Pure / Graded) Label Term
Matcha Phytonutrient
MCT / Medium-Chain Triglycerides Fatty Acid
Mercury in Seafood Contaminant Risk
Metafolin® / Cerefolin NAC® Nutrient
Methylcobalamin Nutrient
Methylfolate / 5-MTHF Nutrient
Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) Label Term
Milk / Skim Milk / Ultra Filtered Milk Label Term
Milkfat / % Milkfat Label Term
% Milkfat / Milkfat Content Nutrition Label
Mineral Water Label Term
Mirin (Sweet Rice Wine / Cooking Wine) Label Term
Miso / Shiro Miso / Red Miso Functional Term
Mocha Label Term
Mochi Label Term
Monk Fruit Extract / Luo Han Guo Label Term
Monoglycerides & Diglycerides Additive Code
Moringa / Moringa oleifera Label Term
MSG / Monosodium Glutamate Label Term
MTHFR / Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Medical
NAC / N-Acetyl Cysteine Nutrient
Natto Functional Term
Natural (All-Natural) Ethical Label
Natural Flavor Label Term
Net Fluid / FL. Oz / mL / L(iter) Nutrition Label
Net Weight Label Term
NMN / Nicotinamide Mononucleotide Nutrient
NOAEL / No Observed Adverse Effect Level Regulatory
Non-GMO / Non-GMO Project Verified Label Term
Nori Label Term
NR / Nicotinamide Riboside Nutrient
NSF Certified for Sport Regulatory
NSF International (formerly: National Sanitation Foundation) Regulatory
NTP / National Toxicology Program Regulatory
Nutritional Yeast / Fortified Nutritional Yeast Label Term
NYSHD Certification Regulatory
Olive Oil (Types & Grades) Label Term
Omega-3 Fatty Acid
Omega-6 Fatty Acid
Oolong (Tea) Label Term
Organic (USDA Certified) Label Term
Oxalate Medical
Oxalate / Low-Oxalate Diet Medical
Packaging Date / Best By / Use By / Sell By Label Term
Panax Ginseng / Korean Ginseng Phytonutrient
Panko Label Term
Parabens / Paraben-Free Label Term
Pareve / K Pareve (Kosher Neutral) Ethical Label
Parsley / Flat-Leaf Italian vs Curly Label Term
Pasteurized Label Term
Pasture-Raised Ethical Label
PDCAAS / Protein Digestibility-Corrected Amino Acid Score Nutrition Label
Pectin Label Term
PGPR / Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate Additive Code
pH / Natural pH (Water, Drinks) Label Term
PHO / Partially Hydrogenated Oil Label Term
Phosphatidylserine Nutrient
Phytic Acid / Phytate Medical
Phytoestrogen Phytonutrient
Phytonutrient / Phytochemical Functional Term
Pilsner / Pilsener Label Term
Piperine Phytonutrient
PKU / Phenylketonuria Medical
Plant-Based Ethical Label
Plastic Neutral (Certified) Ethical Label
Polyphenol Phytonutrient
Polyunsaturated Fat (PUFA) Functional Term
Potassium Bromate Additive Code
Prebiotic Functional Term
Probiotic Functional Term
Propionate / Calcium Propionate Additive Code
Pumpkin Seed / Pepita Label Term
Pumpkin Seed Oil Label Term
Purified Water Label Term
QAI / Quality Assurance International Regulatory
Qi Certified Organic Ethical Label
Quercetin Phytonutrient
rBST / rBST-Free / No Artificial Growth Hormones Label Term
RDA / RDI / Reference Daily Intake Nutrition Label
Reconstituted / Reconstituted from Concentrate Label Term
Refined / Refined Bleached Deodorized (RBD) Oil Label Term
Regenerative Organic / Certified Regenerative Ethical Label
Reishi Mushroom / Ganoderma Lucidum Phytonutrient
Resistant Starch Fiber
Resveratrol Phytonutrient
Retinol / Vitamin A (Preformed) Nutrient
Rice Vinegar / Rice Wine Vinegar Label Term
Roasted / Dry-Roasted / Oil-Roasted Label Term
Rooibos Label Term
Rosehip / Rose Hip Label Term
Rosemary / Rosmarinus officinalis Label Term
Sage / Salvia officinalis Label Term
Sake Label Term
Salmon (Atlantic vs Wild Alaskan / Sockeye / Coho) Label Term
Salt (Table Salt / Dietary Salt) Label Term
Sardines / Pilchards Label Term
Saturated Fat Functional Term
SCOBY / Heirloom SCOBY Functional Term
Sea Buckthorn / Hippophae rhamnoides Label Term
Sea Salt / Mineral Salt / Iodized Salt Label Term
Serotonin Syndrome Medical
Sesame Oil (Toasted vs Raw) Label Term
Sesame Seeds / Black Sesame / Tahini Label Term
Shiitake Mushroom Label Term
Shortening Label Term
Silicon Dioxide / Silica Label Term
Single-Origin / Single-Sourced Ethical Label
Small Batch Label Term
Smoked / Cold-Smoked / Hot-Smoked Label Term
Soba Noodles Label Term
Sodium Bisulfite Preservative
Sodium Caseinate Label Term
Sodium Chloride Label Term
Sodium Citrate Label Term
Sodium Palm Kernelate Additive Code
Sodium Phosphate Additive Code
Sorbitol Label Term
Soy Sauce / Shoyu / Tamari / Coconut Aminos Label Term
Sparkling (Water, Drinks) Label Term
Spermidine Phytonutrient
Spirulina Phytonutrient
Spring Water Label Term
St. John's Wort / Hypericum Perforatum Phytonutrient
Stearic Acid Label Term
STEEL / Metal (Canned Food & Drink) Label Term
Stevia / Steviol Glycosides Label Term
Sugar Free / No Added Sugars / Unsweetened Label Term
Sulfates / Sulfate-Free Label Term
Sulphites / Sulfites Allergen
Sustainable (Certified) Ethical Label
Tahini Label Term
Tallow Label Term
Tart Cherry / Montmorency Cherry Label Term
TBHQ / Tertiary Butylhydroquinone Additive Code
THC-A / Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid Label Term
Tocopherol / Vitamin E (forms) Nutrient
Tofu / Bean Curd Label Term
Trans Fat / Artificial Functional Term
Trehalose Label Term
Triglyceride Form (Omega-3) Fatty Acid
Trout (Rainbow vs Steelhead vs Lake) Label Term
TRUE Zero Waste Certified Ethical Label
Tryptophan Nutrient
Tuna (Albacore vs Skipjack vs Bigeye) Label Term
Turmeric Phytonutrient
Tyramine Medical
U Parve / OU-P (Kosher Pareve) Ethical Label
Ubidecarenone / Ubiquinone / Ubiquinol Nutrient
UL / Tolerable Upper Intake Level Regulatory
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF) Ethical Label
Umami Label Term
Umeboshi Label Term
Uncured (Meat) Label Term
Urolithin A Phytonutrient
USDA / Certified USDA Organic Regulatory
USP Verified / USP Mark Regulatory
Vegan (Certified) Ethical Label
Vegetable Oil / Seed Oil / Blended Oil Label Term
Vinegar (Types & Uses) Label Term
Vitamin A (Forms & Sources) Nutrient
Vitamin B / B-Complex Nutrient
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin vs Methylcobalamin) Nutrient
Vitamin C / Ascorbic Acid Nutrient
Vitamin D2 / Ergocalciferol Nutrient
Vitamin D3 / Cholecalciferol Nutrient
Vitamin K1 / Phylloquinone Nutrient
Vitamin K2 / Menaquinone (MK-4, MK-7) Nutrient
Wagyu / A5 Wagyu Label Term
Wakame Label Term
Walnut Label Term
Warfarin / Vitamin K Interaction Medical
Wasabi / Wasabia japonica Label Term
WBE / NWBOC Certified (Women-Owned Business) Ethical Label
Wheat Germ / Wheat Bran Label Term
Whey Allergen
WHO / FAO / Joint Expert Committee Regulatory
WHO / World Health Organization Regulatory
Whole Grain / 100% Whole Grain / Whole Wheat Label Term
Wild-Caught / Wild-Fished Label Term
Xanthan Gum Label Term
Xenoestrogen Medical
Xylitol Label Term
Yeast Extract / Autolyzed Yeast Label Term
Yuzu Label Term
Zeaxanthin Phytonutrient
Zinc Nutrient