Table 2. Grocery store products and their ingredients.

National brands are listed with their brand names. Store-specific brands are listed with generic names. Water has not been listed in the ingredients unless it is carbonated or treated in some manner. In some cases the contents of the product were not available; these products were still included as a teaching tool for the design of an effective experiment.

Number	Name	Ingredients, where available
1	Bubbles	0.5 cup dish soap, 1.5 cups water, 2 teaspoons sugar
2	White vinegar	Select sun-ripened grain, diluted with water
3	Clorox kitchen cleaner	Not available
4	White grape juice	White grape juice, citric acid, ascorbic acid, potassium metabisulfite
5	Dove Weightless Moisturizers hairspray with natural movement – extra hold	SD alcohol 40-b alcohol denatured, dimethyl ether, hydrofluorocarbon 152A, VA/crotonates/vinyl neodecanoate copolymer, acrylates/hydroxyesters acrylates copolymer, aminomethyl propanol, fragrance (parfum), sodium benzoate, cyclohexylamine, dimethicone copolyol, cyclopenta­siloxane, silk amino acids, alanine, glycine, serine, arginine, isoleucine, cystine, histidine, glutamic acid, lysine, Borago officinalis seed oil (Borago officinalis), palmitic acid, stearic acid, linoleic acid, oleic acid, eicosenoic acid, glycerin
6	Scope mouthwash	Alcohol, glycerin, flavor, polysorbate 80, sodium saccharin, sodium benzoate, cetylpyridinium chloride, benzoic acid, Blue 1, Yellow 5
7	Nyquil liquid, cherry flavored	Acetaminophen, dextromethorphan HBr, doxylamine succinate, alcohol, citric acid, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor, high-fructose corn syrup, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate
8	Proactive Solution revitalizing toner	Glycolic acid, Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, sodium PCA, panthenol, glycerin, propylene glycol, allantoin, polysorbate 20, hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium hydroxide, benzophenone-4, tetrasodium EDTA, imidazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance (parfum), Blue 1 (CI 42090), Yellow 5 (CI 19140)
9	Sudafed PE children’s nasal decongestant	Phenylephrine HCl, citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor, glycerin, sodium benzoate, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose
10	Red wine vinegar	Red wine vinegar (reduced with water to 5% acidity), potassium metabisulfite
11	Coca Cola, Diet	Carbonated water, caramel (color), aspartame, phosphoric acid, potassium benzoate, natural flavors, citric acid, caffeine
12	Listerine anticavity fluoride rinse	Sodium fluoride, sorbitol solution, alcohol (21.6%), poloxamer 407, sodium lauryl sulfate, phosphoric acid, sucralose, dibasic sodium phosphate, D&C Red No. 33, FD&C Blue No. 1
13	Kosher dill spears juice	Vinegar, salt, calcium chloride, natural flavor, garlic oil, polysorbate 80, Yellow 5, Blue 1
14	Sparkling beverage, diet, peach grapefruit	Carbonated water, citric acid, potassium citrate, natural flavor, aspartame, potassium benzoate (a preservative), acesulfame potassium
15	Heinz All Natural cleaning vinegar	Not available
16	Febreze fabric refresher	Alcohol, odor eliminator derived from corn, fragrance
17	Alcon Opti-Free disinfecting solution	Sodium chloride, sodium borate, propylene glycol, Tearglyde proprietary dual-action reconditioning system (Tetronic 1304, nonanoyl ethylenediaminetriacetic acid) with Polyquad (polyquaternium-1) 0.001% and Aldox (myristamidopropyl dimethylamine)
18	Hydrogen peroxide	Stabilized hydrogen peroxide 3%
19	Fat-free milk	Fat-free milk, vitamin A, vitamin D3
20	Clean & Clear deep-cleaning astringent	Salicylic acid, alcohol (24.5%), algae extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, benzophenone-4, denatonium benzoate, dimethicone propyl PG-betaine, fragrance, glycerin, isoceteth-20, PEG 32, propylene glycol, sodium citrate, Blue 1
21	Margaritaville margarita mix	High-fructose corn syrup, citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium benzoate, cellulose gum, gum acacia, polysorbate 60, natural flavors, glycerol ester of wood rosin, sodium metabisulfate, Yellow 5, Blue 1.
22	Tiparos fish sauce	Anchovy 60%, salt 37%, sugar 3%
23	Avon Naturals body spray	Fragrance(s)/perfume(s), ethanol/SD alcohol 40
24	Antibacterial Scrubbing Bubbles II	Tetrasodium EDTA, isobutane, diethylene glycol monobutyl ether, dialkyldimethylammonium methyl sulfate
25	Pretty Nails polish remover	Acetone, lanolin, vitamin E, gelatin, fragrance, panthenol, glycerin, diglycerol
26	McCormick red food color	Propylene glycol, FD&C Red 40 and 3, 0.1% propylparaben
27	L’Oreal Kids 2-in-1 body shampoo for delicate skin, burst of green pear	Sodium laureth sulfate, PEG 200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, PEG 30 glyceryl cocoate, glycerin, polysorbate 20, sodium chloride, PEG 7 glycerin cocoate, hexylene glycol, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Blue No. 1, fragrance, pear (Pyrus communis) extract, sodium laureth-8 sulfate, sodium oleth sulfate, sodium methylparaben, DMDM hydantoin, magnesium laureth-8, magnesium oleth sulfate, polyquaternium-10, propylene glycol, disodium EDTA
28	Palmolive gel dishwasher detergent	Phosphorus content: averages 1.6% phosphorous, in the form of phosphate, sodium hydroxide, sodium hypochlorite
29	Purell instant hand sanitizer	Isopropyl alcohol, glycerin, carbomer, fragrance, aminomethyl propanol, propylene glycol, isopropyl myristate, tocopheryl acetate
30	Airborne baby wash	Not available
31	Dawn Plus dishwashing liquid	Biodegradable surfactants (anionic and nonionic), enzymes
32	Excedrin	Acetaminophen, aspirin, caffeine, benzoic acid, carnauba wax, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxy­propyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, polysorbate 20, povidone, propylene glycol, simethicone emulsion, sorbitan monolaurate, stearic acid, FD&C Blue 1, titanium dioxide
33	Brach’s Star Brites cinnamon mint candy	Corn syrup, sugar, artificial and natural flavor, titanium dioxide color, Red 40, Red 3, Blue 1, Yellow 6
34	Dish detergent, lemon-scented	An aqueous solution of anionic and nonionic surfactants, stabilizers, perfume, colorant and quality control agents
35	Arm & Hammer pure baking soda	Sodium bicarbonate
36	Totally Light 2 Go cranberry pomegranate mix	Citric acid, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), artificial flavor, potassium and sodium citrate, acesulfame potassium, purified polyphenols, natural and artificial pomegranate flavor, sucralose, gum arabic, magnesium oxide, FD&C Red 40, tricalcium phosphate, FD&C Blue 1
37	Tilex mildew root penetrator and remover	Sodium hydroxide, sodium hypochlorite
38	Lemon juice	Lemon juice from concentrate, sodium benzoate, sodium metabisulfite and sodium sulfite, lemon oil
39	Maple extract	Pure maple syrup concentrate, alcohol, glycerin, sugar, caramel (color)
40	Balsamic vinegar	Balsamic vinegar
41	Afta aftershave lotion	SD alcohol 40, PEG 8 stearate, PPG-2 myristyl ether propionate, fragrance, triethanolamine, carbomer, diazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, PEG 2 stearate SE, stearic acid, propylparaben, allantoin, BHT, disodium EDTA, D&C Green No. 5, FD&C Yellow No. 5
42	Heinz tomato ketchup	Lycopene, tomato concentrate, distilled vinegar, high-fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, salt, spice, onion powder, natural flavors
43	Crystal Light raspberry lemonade mix	Citric acid, potassium citrate, calcium phosphate, aspartame (phenylketonurics: contains phenyl­alanine) (sweetener), raspberry juice solids, natural and artificial flavor, acesulfame potassium (sweetener), soy lecithin, artificial color, Red 40, Blue 1, tocopherol
44	Ground pepper	Black pepper
45	Powder dishwasher detergent	Sodium carbonate, sodium silicate, enzymes
46	Ground cinnamon	Ground cinnamon
47	Salt, iodized	Salt, calcium silicate, dextrose, potassium iodide
48	Avon Personal Match loose powder	Not available
49	Cascade automatic dishwasher detergent	Fragrance(s)/perfume(s), surfactants, sodium silicate, sodium sulfate anhydrous, cleaning agents, colorant/pigment/dye, bleach, sudsing agent, water softeners (complex sodium phosphates/sodium carbonate)
50	Equal sweetener	Dextrose with maltodextrin, aspartame
51	Theraflu severe cold, daytime, natural lemon	Acetaminophen, phenylephrine HCl, acesulfame K, citric acid, D&C Yellow 10, FD&C Yellow 6, lecithin, maltodextrin, natural flavors, silicon dioxide, sodium citrate, sucrose, tribasic calcium phosphate
52	Centrum multivitamin/multimineral supplement, tablets	Dibasic calcium phosphate, magnesium oxide, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, microcrystalline cellulose, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), ferrous fumarate, DL-alpha tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), acacia, anhydrous citric acid, ascorbyl palmitate, beta carotene, biotin, boric acid, BHT, calcium pantothenate, calcium stearate, cholecalciferol (vitamin D), chromic picolinate, corn starch, crospovidone, cupric sulfate, cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), DL-alpha tocopherol, FD&C Yellow 6 Aluminium Lake, folic acid, gelatin, hydrogenated palm oil, hypromellose, lutein, lycopene, maltodextrin, manganese, magnesium sulfate, medium-chain triglycerides, modified food starch, niacinamide, nickelous sulfate, phytonadione (vitamin K), polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, potassium iodide, pregelatinized corn starch, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin (vitamin B2), silicon dioxide, sodium ascorbate, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium metavanadate, sodium molybdate, sodium selenate, sorbic acid, stannous chloride, sucrose, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), titanium dioxide, tricalcium phosphate, vitamin A acetate (vitamin A), zinc oxide. May also contain less than 2% of: sodium aluminium silicate
53	Folgers classic roast coffee	100% pure coffee
54	Gerber Graduates Finger Foods cherry puffs	Rice flour, whole-grain oat flour, wheat starch, wheat flour, sugar, cherry powder, cherry juice concentrate, tri- and dicalcium phosphate, mixed tocopherols, natural flavor, zinc sulfate, soy lecithin, alpha tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), electrolytic iron
55	Ibuprofen	Ibuprofen USP, carnauba wax, cellulose, corn starch, FD&C Yellow No. 6, fumed silica gel, hypromellose, lactose, magnesium stearate, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
56	One a day women’s prenatal complete prenatal multivitamin plus DHA	Calcium carbonate, cellulose, ferrous fumarate, magnesium oxide, ascorbic acid, dicalcium phosphate, DL-alpha tocopheryl acetate, croscarmellose sodium, maltodextrin, niacinamide, gelatin, acacia, polyvinyl alcohol, zinc oxide, D-calcium pantothenate, corn starch, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, magnesium stearate, talc, cupric sulfate, silicon dioxide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, calcium silicate, riboflavin, thiamine mononitrate, hypromellose, beta-carotene, FD&C Red No. 40 Lake, folic acid, vitamin A acetate, potassium iodide, cholecalciferol, cyanocobalamin. Liquid gel: marine lipid concentrate, gelatin, glycerin, methacrylic acid copolymer, propylene glycol, glyceryl monostearate, triethyl citrate, triacetin, soy lecithin
57	Halls Defense Supplement drops	Isomalt, sodium ascorbate, citric acid, natural flavoring, ascorbic acid, aspartame, acesulfame potassium, beta carotene (color), Red 40, soy lecithin
58	Women’s vitamins	Not available
59	Clover honey	Honey
60	Spices	Salt, garlic salt, pepper, pickling spice, rosemary flakes, oregano, thyme flakes, dill weed, bay leaves, crushed red pepper, parsley flakes, paprika, cinnamon, all spice, ground mustard, celery salt, whole pepper, minced onion
61	Triaminic Children’s Thin Strips	Dextromethorphan HBr, acetone, alcohol, dibasic sodium phosphate, FD&C Red 40, flavors, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyacrilin, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol, sucralose, titanium dioxide
62	Mary Kay Timewise day solution	Not available
63	Mary Kay cleanser	Not available
64	Mary Kay microdermabrasion	Not available
65	Isopropyl rubbing alcohol	91% isopropyl alcohol
66	Clorox daily sanitizing spray	Sodium hypochlorite 0.0095%, other ingredients 99.9905%
67	Ron Bacardi rum	Not available
68	Golden Fields fiber	Oat bran, wheat germ, psyllium seed husks, rice bran fiber, red wheat bran
69	Windshield washer fluid	Not available
70	Lemon Lime Gatorade	Sucrose syrup, glucose–fructose syrup, citric acid, natural lemon and lime flavors with other natural flavors, salt, sodium citrate, monopotassium phosphate, ester gum, Yellow 5
71	Rite-Aid aspirin	Aspirin, acetylated monoglycerides, anhydrous lactose, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, edible ink, FD&C Red No. 40 Lake, FD&C Yellow No. 6 Lake, hypromellose, hypromellose phthalate, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, yellow iron oxide
72	Chiavetta’s marinade	Vinegar, salt, spices, fresh garlic, xanthan gum
73	Splenda no-calorie sweetener	Dextrose, maltodextrin, sucralose
74	Sugarfree Redbull	Carbonated water, sodium citrate, taurine, glucuronolactone, caffeine, acesulfame K, aspartame, inositol, xanthan gum, niacinamide, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine HCl, vitamin B12, natural and artificial flavors, colors
75	Monster Energy	Carbonated water, sucrose, glucose, citric acid, natural flavors, taurine, sodium citrate, color added, Panax ginseng root extract, L-carnitine, caffeine, sorbic acid, benzoic acid, niacinamide, sodium chloride, glucuronolactone, inositol, guarana seed extract, pyridoxine hydrochloride, sucralose, riboflavin, maltodextrin, cyanocobalamin
76	Tums cool relief	Calcium carbonate USP, Blue 1, corn starch, flavors, mineral oil, Red 40, sodium polyphosphate, sucrose, talc, Yellow 5 (tartrazine), Yellow 6
77	White sugar	Sugar
78	Nestle Nesquik strawberry	Sugar, maltodextrin, artificial flavors, citric acid, Red 40, salt, Blue 1, vitamins and minerals
79	Sesame Street Fizzy Tub Colors	Sodium bicarbonate, pentasodium triphosphate, succinic acid, citric acid, PEG 8, glycerin, denatonium benzoate, fragrance, FD&C Yellow 5, FD&C Blue 1, D&C Red 33.
80	L’Oreal Bare Naturale gentle mineral makeup, classic tan 470	Titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, talc, boron nitride, dimethicone, Copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax, cetyl dimethicone, trimethylsiloxysilicate, triisocetyl citrate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, tocopherol, panthenol. May contain: titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, bismuth oxychloride, iron oxide
81	Tums E-X 750 antacid/calcium supplement, chewable tablets	Calcium carbonate USP, sucrose, calcium carbonate, corn starch, talc, mineral oil, natural and artificial flavors, adipic acid, sodium polyphosphate, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5 (tartrazine) Lake, Blue 1 Lake
82	McCormick sprinkles	Not available
83	Tylenol Cold, multisymptom, daytime, rapid-release gelcaps	Acetaminophen, dextromethorphan HBr, phenylephrine HCl, benzyl alcohol, black iron oxide, butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, D&C Red No. 28, D&C Yellow No. 10, edetate calcium disodium, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, gelatin, hypromellose, methylparaben, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, propylparaben, red iron oxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium propionate, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide
84	Spring Valley omega 3 fish oil	Gelatin, glycerin, anchovy, sardine, mackerel, fish oil concentrate, D-alpha tocopherol, D-sorbitol
85	Cold-Eeze cold remedy lozenges	Zincum gluconicum, corn syrup, glycine, natural flavors, sucrose
86	Rolaids antacid, cherry, tablets	Calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, dextrose, flavoring, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, Red No. 27 Lake, sucrose
87	Raspberry coffee syrup	Cane sugar, glucose, raspberry juice concentrate, natural and artificial flavors, citric acid, less than 1/10 of 1% sodium benzoate/potassium sorbate as a preservative
88	Pez, cherry	Sugar, corn syrup, adipic acid, hydrogenated palm kernel and palm oils and soybean oil mono- and digycerides, natural and artificial flavors, artificial colors FD&C Red 3
89	Mylicon infants’ antigas, drops	Simethicone, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, flavors, maltitol, microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, xanthan gum
90	Suave Naturals conditioner, tropical coconut	Cetyl alcohol, cetrimonium chloride, potassium chloride, fragrance, distearyldimonium chloride, disodium EDTA, glycerin, 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol, methylchloroisothiazolinone, methyl­iso­thiazolinone, propylene glycol, silk amino acids, honey (Mel), nettle (Urtica dioica) extract, rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) extract, coconut (Cocos nucifera) extract
91	French’s mustard, honey	Distilled vinegar, high-fructose corn syrup, No. 1 grade mustard seed, honey, salt, modified food starch (tapioca and corn), carrot extract (color), spices, garlic powder
92	Airborne hand lotion	Not available
93	Softsoap antibacterial hand soap	Triclosan water, sodium laureth sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, fragrance, DMDM hydantoin, sodium chloride, PEG 120 methyl glucose dioleate, tetrasodium EDTA, sodium sulfate, polyquaternium-7, citric acid, poloxamer 124, PEG 7 gyceryl cocoate, D&C Red No. 33, FD&C Blue No. 1
94	Nestle Good Start Supreme DHA and ARA soy infant formula	Corn maltodextrin, vegetable oil, enzymatic hydrolyzed soyprotein isolate, less than 1.5%: sucrose, corn starch, calcium phosphate, potassium citrate, sodium citrate, calcium citrate, M. alphina oil [source of arachidonic acid (ARA)], C. cohnii oil [source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)], magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, potassium chloride, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, sodium selenate, soy lecithin, monoglycerides, sodium ascorbate, choline chloride, inositol, alpha-tocopherol phosphate, niacinamide, calcium pantothenate, vitamin A (acetate), riboflavin, thiamin mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, biotin, phylloquinone, vitamin D3, vitamin B12, L-methionine, carrageenan, taurine, L-carnitine
95	Lipton orange herbal tea	Orange peel, hibiscus flowers, cinnamon, roasted chicory root, clove, licorice root, natural orange flavor (contains soy lecithin)
96	Mary Kay Timewise night solution	Not available