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Trending – Polyvinyl Alcohol

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li

May 24, 2021 - Trending

Whether we're doing laundry or running a dishwasher, most of us are familiar with detergent products that come in a pod. In this post, we'll look at the material used to make these pods, polyvinyl alcohol. What is polyvinyl alcohol? Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)…

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Trending – Mung Bean Protein

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li

May 17, 2021 - Trending

In our last posts, we looked at soybean proteins and potato proteins used in alternative meats. In this post, we take a look at mung bean protein. What is mung bean protein? Mung beans are protein and nutrient-dense beans that are part of…

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Trending – Potato Protein

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li

May 10, 2021 - Trending

In our last post, we looked at soybean proteins used in artificial meats. However, there are more than one or two vegetable-based proteins used to create synthetic meat products. In this post, we take a look at potato protein. What is potato…

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Trending – Soy Protein

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li

May 3, 2021 - Trending

Veggie burgers and meat alternatives continue to hit the market. In this post, we look at another ingredient commonly found in these products, soy protein What is soy protein? Most people are familiar with the concept of soy and soy-based products such as…

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Trending – Collagen

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li

March 29, 2021 - Trending

We see collagen supplements and cosmetics regularly trend. In this post, we take a deeper look at collagen. What is collagen? Collagen is a structural protein that works as a connective tissue constructing, mechanizing, and binding our bones, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, muscles, blood…

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Trending – Botanicals

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li

March 22, 2021 - Trending

We’ve seen a rise in botanical products hitting the market. In this post, we explore these trending ingredients. What are botanicals? essential oils, botanical preparations, and botanical drugs. What is a botanical preparation? A include teas, infusions, decoctions, tinctures, extracts, pills, powders, and more. Herbal medicine, also called…

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Trending – Natural & Conventional Deodorants

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li, Joe Zagorski

October 19, 2020 - Trending

In our last post, we explored natural products. In this post, we check out deodorant, a product that now comes in natural and conventional variations. Update: June 3, 2022 What is the difference between a natural and conventional product? Typically, the term “natural” implies…

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Trending – Natural, Organic & Conventional  Cosmetics

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li, Joe Zagorski

October 12, 2020 - Trending

There’s been a recent surge in all-natural and organic cosmetic products. In this post, we explore these labels and how they impact products. Updated: June 3, 2022 What are cosmetics? Cosmetics are the lotions, makeups, and other personal care products we use in our…

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