Herbal extracts are defined as the plant-based products that are used for its medicinal or therapeutic properties, flavour, and/or scent. Botanical materials used include whole, fragmented, plant parts, etc.

Nutraceutical is a term derived from nutrition and pharmaceutics. The term is applied to products that are isolated from herbal products, dietary supplements (nutrients), specific diets, and processed foods.

Phytochemicals are chemical compounds produced by plants, generally to help them resist fungi, bacteria, and plant virus infections, and consumption by insects and other animals.

An essential oil is a concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile chemical compounds from plants. Essential oils are also known as volatile oils, ethereal oils, aetheroleum.

Spray-drying is also widely used to produce powdered forms of fruits and vegetables. This process helps preserve the nutritional content, flavor, and color of the original produce while extending its shelf life and making it easier to transport and use in various applications.

Hemp products are derived from the hemp plant, a variety of the Cannabis sativa species. Unlike marijuana, hemp contains very low levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound that produces a "high."