Product overview

What to know about Zinc Test™

Zinc Test is a liquid oral zinc taste test, not a standard daily tablet. Standard Process instructs holding 10 mL in the mouth for at least ten seconds to assess taste response; taste perception alone should not be represented as a medical diagnosis. The 10 mL serving contains 5 mg zinc.

Key label facts

A 10 mL (2 tsp) serving declares zinc 5 mg. Other ingredients are deionized water and zinc sulfate. The label directs holding the solution for at least 10 seconds; it may then be swallowed.

These are labeled serving facts. Follow this product’s manufacturer directions and full cautions.

  • Provides a noninvasive oral zinc taste assessment as described by the manufacturer.*

Ingredients and dietary attributes

Ingredient overview

Each Serving Size (10 mL (2 tsp)) contains: Zinc 5 mg. Other Ingredients: Deionized water and zinc sulfate. Confirm the selected package label before use.

Dietary and allergen considerations

  • Gluten Free
  • Vegetarian
  • Non-Soy Formula
  • Non-Dairy Formula
  • Vegan
  • Non-Grain Formula

Keep out of reach of children. Refrigerate after opening; spills may stain. Interpret taste response with practitioner guidance, not as a definitive diagnosis. Current manufacturer cautions: Warning: Keep out of reach of children. Refrigerate after opening. If spilled, staining may occur.

Use the ingredient statement and label on the package you receive as the current source for dietary decisions.

Nutrient references

Ingredient research context

These NIH resources explain ingredients in the formula. They do not test or endorse this product.

Review current Zinc Test™ label and listing in the WSNC inSITE store ↗ for the ingredients and nutrients in this product. The references below give ingredient or nutrient context; they do not test or endorse the formula.

  • Zinc

    This NIH resource provides background on zinc. Check the current product label for the ingredient form and amount; this reference does not test or endorse Zinc Test™. NIH background: Zinc ↗

Compare the label details

Zinc Test™ label comparisons

How does Zinc Test differ from zinc supplement tablets?. Compare the selected label, preparation and manufacturer directions with practitioner guidance. A tasting procedure does not establish tablet equivalence or a definitive diagnosis.

Compare recorded product information, then open each full product page for complete ingredients and cautions. Serving instructions are product-specific.
ProductListing focusDeclared formula in briefLabel directions
Zinc Test™View product →Standard ProcessZinc Test provides a simple way to assess zinc status.*A 10 mL (2 tsp) serving declares zinc 5 mg. Other ingredients are deionized water and zinc sulfate. The label directs holding the solution for at least 10 seconds; it may then be swallowed.Hold two teaspoonfuls (10 mL) of Zinc Test in the mouth for at least 10 seconds. The manufacturer states that a lack of taste or delayed taste may indicate possible zinc insufficiency, while immediate taste may indicate adequate…Full ingredients and cautions →
Zinc Chelate™View product →Standard ProcessFor support of immune system function*Each tablet contains zinc 10 mg and a 220 mg proprietary blend of bovine liver, organic beet root, organic carrot and organic sweet potato.One tablet daily, or as directed.Full ingredients and cautions →
Zinc ComplexView product →Standard ProcessA balanced trace mineral complex of zinc, copper, and ironEach tablet provides iron 5 mg, zinc 10 mg and copper 0.2 mg, with a 145 mg proprietary blend of bovine liver and organic beet root.One tablet per day, or as directed.Full ingredients and cautions →

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Common questions

Zinc Test™ FAQ

Clear answers based on the current manufacturer listing and practitioner context.

Can Zinc Test be swallowed?

Yes. Standard Process says it may be swallowed after tasting.

How does Zinc Test differ from zinc supplement tablets?

Zinc Test is a zinc-sulfate solution with a labeled tasting procedure and 5 mg zinc per 10 mL. Zinc Chelate and Zinc Complex are different tablet formulas with their own ingredients and directions. The manufacturer describes taste as possibly indicating insufficiency or adequate status, not a definitive diagnosis. Interpret the observation with your practitioner and follow the storage instructions.

Source transparency

Product sources and review notes

Product details and formulas may change. Review the current manufacturer listing and the label on the package before use. The date above records a price check; it is not an editorial review date. How we research product information →