INGREDIENTS

explained

Project Core Principles

The foundation that defines how this project works — and what it will never become.

Purpose

This project exists to explain ingredients in clear, neutral, plain language. Its purpose is understanding — not persuasion, fear, or reassurance.


Neutrality — No Verdicts

This platform does not label ingredients as good, bad, safe, or dangerous. Only facts, context, regulation, and known concerns are presented — without conclusions.


Educational Use Only

All information is provided strictly for educational purposes. Nothing on this platform constitutes medical, dietary, or professional advice.


Free Access to Core Knowledge

The core knowledge base of this project will always remain free. No ingredient explanations, research summaries, or factual data will ever be locked behind a paywall.


Paid Features Philosophy

Paid features may exist only to improve usability, navigation, or convenience. Payment will never be required to access knowledge itself.


No Advertising

This project will never contain advertisements. The project itself will not engage in paid advertising or sponsored promotion.


No Industry Influence

No manufacturers, brands, or industries may influence content. Information will never be altered, suppressed, or framed for funding or partnerships.


Source Transparency

Whenever possible, information is based on publicly available regulatory and scientific sources such as FDA, EFSA, WHO, and peer-reviewed publications.


Context Over Absolutes

Ingredients are discussed within context: usage, regulation, exposure frequency, and typical consumption patterns.


No Personalized Risk Claims

This platform does not assess individual risk or personal health outcomes. Users interpret information based on their own circumstances.


Human-Centered Design

Clarity for people comes before optimization for algorithms. Search optimization exists only to help people find information — not to manipulate behavior.


Longevity of Principles

Scientific understanding may evolve. These principles do not.