Ingredient index

Every ingredient the catalogue references, what it does, and why it might matter. 891 entries.

All 891 Beneficial 9 Neutral 879 Caution 2 Use with care 1

Soapbark (Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract)

Surfactant / foaming agent

Saponins can irritate skin and mucous membranes, and are poorly tolerated if ingested in quantity. FDA GRAS clearance for Quillaja extract is limited to use as a foaming agent in specified food categories at defined levels, not a blanket safety clearance.

evidence: moderate

Caution

Vegetable Oil

Fat / energy source

The unnamed source makes the omega-6 load impossible to assess. An association with adverse food reactions has been observed in dogs, though causality is not established.

evidence: low

Caution

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