natural products

[/ˈnætʃərəl ˈprɒdʌkts/]
nounpl: natural products
produtos naturais
1. Substances or compounds derived from plants, animals, fungi, or minerals that occur in nature without synthetic modification
The company specializes in cosmetics made from natural products like plant extracts and essential oils.
A empresa se especializa em cosméticos feitos de produtos naturais como extratos de plantas e óleos essenciais.
2. Goods or items produced by agriculture, forestry, or extraction from the environment in their original or minimally processed form
The farmer's market offers a variety of natural products including organic vegetables and honey.
A feira de agricultores oferece uma variedade de produtos naturais, incluindo vegetais orgânicos e mel.
3. In chemistry and pharmacology, organic compounds isolated from natural sources that may have medicinal or biological properties
Researchers are studying natural products from rainforest plants to develop new pharmaceuticals.
Pesquisadores estão estudando produtos naturais de plantas da floresta tropical para desenvolver novos fármacos.
The 'natural products' market is significantly important in Brazil due to the country's rich biodiversity, indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants, and growing health-conscious consumer base. In the USA, the natural products industry reflects broader wellness and sustainability trends. Both markets show strong growth in cosmetics, supplements, and food sectors marketed with 'natural' or 'organic' labels.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
organic productsnatural substancesbotanical extractsplant-based productsunprocessed goods
Antonyms / Antônimos
synthetic productsartificial productsmanufactured goodschemical products

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
produtos naturais
Standard term used throughout Brazil in commerce, health, and cosmetic industries
Rio de Janeiro
produtos naturais / natural
Common in beach culture and wellness communities; 'natural' used as standalone adjective informally
São Paulo
produtos naturais / bioprodutos
Both terms used; 'bioprodutos' more common in scientific and industrial contexts
Portugal
produtos naturais
Same standard term; emphasis on traditional herbal and botanical products

Related Words

organicnatural ingredientsherbal remediessustainable productseco-friendlyphytochemicalsbotanicalbioproducts

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to nature
all-natural
nature's bounty
plant-based lifestyle
organic is the new black
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