non-foods
Items you can't eat
Non-foods are products sold in grocery stores or supermarkets that aren't edible: cleaning supplies, paper goods, toiletries, pet supplies.
The term belongs to retail and inventory management, distinguishing consumable merchandise from items you eat: Non-foods account for about fifteen percent of supermarket revenue.
Unprocessed production inputs
- chemicalsManufactured or isolated substances
- petroleumNatural underground hydrocarbon liquid
- plasticsMoldable petroleum-based materials
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
steel · aluminum · solvents · lubricants · adhesives · resins · polymers · fiberglass
Chemical cleaning agent
- bleachChemical stain and germ killer
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
- soapFatty alkali cleanser
- cleaning solutionLiquid for removing dirt
polish · wax · air freshener · drain cleaner · ammonia · sponge · mop · broom
Woven or knit material
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- woolSheared animal fiber
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- linenFlax-derived textile
polyester · nylon · leather · denim · canvas · velvet · suede · lace
Moldable earth for ceramics
- dirtLoose dry earth
- chalkSoft sedimentary writing stone
- paperPressed pulp for writing
- cardboardRigid paper for containers
plastic · styrofoam · rubber bands · crayons · glue · paint · candles · potpourri
Agent preventing spoilage
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- thickenerSubstance adding viscosity
- colorantSubstance that imparts hue
sweetener · flavoring · humectant · antioxidant · monosodium glutamate · aspartame · extract · essence
raw materials
Unprocessed production inputs
- chemicalsManufactured or isolated substances
- petroleumNatural underground hydrocarbon liquid
- plasticsMoldable petroleum-based materials
rubber · steel · aluminum · solvents · lubricants · adhesives · resins · polymers · fiberglass · silicone
detergent
Chemical cleaning agent
- bleachChemical stain and germ killer
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
- soapFatty alkali cleanser
cleaning solution · polish · wax · air freshener · drain cleaner · ammonia · sponge · mop · broom · vacuum
fabric
Woven or knit material
linen · polyester · nylon · leather · denim · canvas · velvet · suede · lace · satin
clay
Moldable earth for ceramics
cardboard · plastic · styrofoam · rubber bands · crayons · glue · paint · candles · potpourri · silica gel
preservative
Agent preventing spoilage
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- thickenerSubstance adding viscosity
colorant · sweetener · flavoring · humectant · antioxidant · monosodium glutamate · aspartame · extract · essence · fortified
toxin
Biological-origin harm agent
- poisonHarmful ingested substance
- contaminantSubstance that pollutes
- allergenImmune response trigger
carcinogen · pollutant · pathogen · biohazard · venom · bacteria · virus · microbe · pesticide · lead paint
non-foodsfoods
Edible substances for nourishment
edibles · foodstuffs · comestibles · eatables · victuals
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