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Zinc

What is Zinc?

Zinc is a common type of metal and an essential element for sustaining all life. [1]



History

The name of the metal zinc is unusual and, while vague in origin, was probably first used by Paracelsus, a Swiss-born German chemist, who referred to the metal as "Zincum", in the 16th century. These words in German apparently mean "tooth-like, pointed or jagged part" and, as zinc metallic crystals are needle-like, the derivation appears plausible. [1]

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Zinc


The percentage represents the approximate total number of food products from UPC Food Search's data that contain the ingredient, "Zinc".
The data is calculated from UPC Food Search's product data only, and is not meant to reflect all food products regionally or globally.

Source(s) Derived From

 Animal Sources, Plant Sources, Other Natural Sources

Zinc is found in oysters, most animal proteins, beans, nuts, almonds, whole grains, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds. [1]

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Zinc - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Chelated Zinc
Zinc Citrate
Zinc Glycinate
Zinc L Methionine
Zinc L Monomethionine
Zinc Lactate
Zinc Methionate
Zinc Methionine
Zinc Monomethionate
Zinc Monomethionine
Zincum Gluconicum

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  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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