“Clean-label” has certainly become a common term being used across the food industry, but it lacks a consistent definition and is not grounded in science. Consumers often associate “clean” with ingredients that are easy to pronounce, but in reality all ingredients are chemically composed. Some ingredients have a familiar sounding name while others do not and are simply referred to as their chemical structure. For instance, sodium chloride is referred to as “salt” and potassium chloride can be called “potassium salt.” MSG can also be called “umami seasoning” which helps people better understand the ingredient. However, in the US, the only terms used for labeling purposes are MSG or monosodium glutamate.