naturprodukt
Naturprodukt is a term used in German to denote substances that occur in nature or are produced by natural processes, as opposed to substances produced entirely by synthetic means. In scientific contexts it often refers to chemical compounds isolated from living organisms, commonly called natural products or Naturstoffe. These substances can include primary metabolites as well as secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, terpenoids and polyketides.
In chemistry, pharmacology and related fields, natural products are typically complex molecules produced by plants, microorganisms,
The term “Naturprodukt” is not governed by a single universal legal definition and its use in marketing
Related topics include pharmacognosy, natural product chemistry and natural cosmetics.