{"id":2688,"date":"2020-07-26T03:37:20","date_gmt":"2020-07-26T03:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infogm.goodmarket.global\/info\/?page_id=2688"},"modified":"2024-05-13T21:42:32","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T21:42:32","slug":"ingredient-material-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.goodmarket.global\/info\/community-rules\/ingredient-material-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Ingredient & Material Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Ingredient and Material Guide supplements the Good Market\u00a0minimum standards<\/b><\/a>.\u00a0You can\u00a0search within the page for specific ingredients and materials.\u00a0If you cannot find the ingredient or material you are looking for, please\u00a0get in touch<\/b><\/a>.<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Here are the underlying principles:<\/p>

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  • Use ingredients and materials from natural biological and mineral sources that our bodies and ecosystems have evolved to process and metabolize over thousands of years.<\/li><\/ul>
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      \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Ingredient\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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      • Provide transparent information about all ingredients and materials so people are able to make informed decisions. This is particularly important for people with dietary restrictions, food allergies, and concerns about genetic modification or industrial food processes.<\/li><\/ul>
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        “Nature-identical” ingredients are not considered natural because they are extracted or manufactured using compounds that our bodies and ecosystems have not evolved to process and metabolize.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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        In order to maintain alignment with international organic and natural certification systems, some ingredients and materials that do not meet these principles have been included in the permitted list. This may be updated in the future based on community input.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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        Acetic Acid (E260)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        Acetic Acid or Synthetic Vinegar (E260) is\u00a0not permitted<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0for natural food because it is an industrial additive. It may be synthesized from petroleum derivatives. Natural vinegar made by fermenting traditional foods is the recommended alternative.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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        Agar (E406)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        Agar (E406) is\u00a0permitted\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>because\u00a0it is from a natural mineral or biological source and has been used in traditional diets. Agar is used as a thickener, gelling agent, and vegetarian alternative for gelatin. It is naturally derived from red algae and traditionally used in Asian desserts<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        Aluminium that is in a biologically available form and can be absorbed into the body is\u00a0not permitted<\/span><\/strong>. Aluminum-based compounds like aluminum chlorohydrate or aluminum zirconium are the active ingredients in antiperspirants. They block sweat glands to keep sweat from getting to the skin\u2019s surface. Research suggests that these compounds may be absorbed into the skin and bind to blood cells and hormones. Biologically available aluminium is a known neurotoxin and a risk factor for breast cancer and Alzheimer\u2019s disease. Mined aluminum salts like potassium alum and ammonium alum are\u00a0permitted<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0under the natural category. The molecules are not absorbed by the skin. When used as a deodorant, they form a protective layer\u00a0on the skin that inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        Chlorinated antimicrobials like triclosan and triclocarban are\u00a0not\u00a0permitted<\/span><\/strong>. They are used in a wide range of consumer products including detergent, soap, shampoo, deodorant, body lotion, cosmetics, toothpaste, mouthwash and clothing. They are also embedded into plastic that is used to make furniture, fitness mats, toys, and cutting boards. Chlorinated antimicrobials can be ingested or absorbed through the skin and don’t degrade easily. They can react with other compounds to form toxic dioxins. They are associated with adverse endocrine, thyroid, and reproductive changes and their use can lead to resistant strains of bacteria. They are also harmful to fish and other wildlife.<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        Ascorbic acid is\u00a0permitted\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>because it is approved for use in certified organic food, but products containing this ingredient must be clearly labeled for consumers that have dietary restrictions or concerns about food allergies, genetic modification, or industrial processes. Ascorbic Acid is part of the Vitamin C complex. It is used in food as an antioxidant. It is usually synthesized from corn syrup which may be genetically modified<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        Baking powder is\u00a0permitted\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>because it is approved for use in certified organic food, but products containing this ingredient must be clearly labeled for consumers that have dietary restrictions or concerns about food allergies, genetic modification, or industrial processes. Baking powder is made from baking soda and an acid and is used as a raising agent in baking. It can be made at home from baking soda and cream of tartar. Commercial baking powder often contains other acids (e.g. monocalcium phosphate, sodium aluminum sulfate, sodium acid pyrophosphate) and starches (e.g. cornstarch). Cornstarch may be genetically modified. Some consumers may want to know whether the baking powder is aluminum-free.<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        Baking Soda also known as bicarbonate of soda or sodium bicarbonate is\u00a0permitted\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>because\u00a0it is from a natural mineral or biological source and has been used in traditional diets. Baking soda is used as a raising agent in baking. It can be naturally mined. It can also be made by treating soda ash with carbon dioxide.<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        Benzoic acid and its salts (e.g. sodium benzoate) are synthetic preservatives and therefore are\u00a0not permitted<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0for food and beverages under the Good Market minimum standards. In order to maintain alignment with international organic and natural certification systems, benzoic acid and its salts are\u00a0permitted<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0for personal care products. They are not recommended ingredients, and they must be clearly labeled so customers can choose. Sodium benzoate is often a hidden secondary ingredient in \u201cnatural\u201d extracts and other raw materials. Benzoic acid salts are mild skin irritants and can cause allergic reactions. They are implicated in asthma and eczema. When mixed with Vitamin C, they can form benzene, a known carcinogen.<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        BHA and BHT are synthetic antioxidants that are used as preservatives. They are\u00a0not permitted<\/span><\/strong>. BHA and BHT are suspected endocrine disruptors that can interfere with hormone function and may cause cancer. In animal studies, it causes skin depigmentation, liver damage and stomach cancers, and disrupts reproductive system development and thyroid hormone levels. They are harmful to fish and other wildlife.<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        Bisphenols are used to make lightweight, hard plastics and epoxy resins. Bisphenol A is an endocrine disruptor that interferes with the production or activity of hormones. There are concerns that it disrupts the reproductive system and fetal development. Bisphenols are found in food and drink packaging, water bottles, baby bottles, plastic dinnerware, eyeglass lenses, toys, and medical devices. BPA epoxy resins are used to coat the inside of metal food cans, bottle tops, water supply pipes, etc. It is also used in thermal receipt paper and fax paper. BPA is\u00a0not recommended<\/span><\/strong>, but it can be difficult to source BPA free materials in some parts of the world. Consumers should be informed if BPA materials are used and efforts should be made to transition to BPA free options.<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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