Decode an ingredient
Tap a name to see what it actually is and why it is there.
The basics
Some names genuinely matter to some people
Allergens are worth reading every single time.
Formulations change, so it is worth checking familiar products too — a different question from whether an ingredient is broadly safe.
Try it yourself
A few quick tries on real ingredient names. Nothing is counted or kept.
One of these is just a vitamin in disguise — tap it.
Curiosity about an ingredient is a good instinct. Fear of its spelling usually isn't.