synthetic nutrient
[sin-ˈthe-tik ˈnü-trē-ənt]
nounpl: synthetic nutrients
nutriente sintético
1. A chemically manufactured nutrient substance designed to provide essential vitamins, minerals, or other nutritional compounds, typically created in a laboratory rather than derived from natural sources
The multivitamin contains synthetic nutrients to supplement the diet.
O multivitamínico contém nutrientes sintéticos para complementar a dieta.
2. Artificially produced compounds that mimic or replace nutrients found naturally in food
Synthetic nutrients are often added to fortified cereals and beverages.
Nutrientes sintéticos são frequentemente adicionados a cereais e bebidas fortificados.
In Brazil, there is growing consumer awareness and debate about synthetic versus natural nutrients, with health-conscious consumers increasingly seeking 'natural' alternatives. In the USA, synthetic nutrients are widely accepted and regulated by the FDA. The term reflects modern nutritional science and the global food industry's approach to addressing nutritional deficiencies through supplementation and food fortification.
Related Idioms & Phrases
fortified with synthetic nutrients
synthetic nutrient supplementation
bioavailability of synthetic nutrients
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