What Is Zinc Gluconate (And Why Is It in Your Breath Spray?)
Jul 06, 2026
What is zinc gluconate?
Zinc gluconate is a zinc salt - zinc combined with gluconic acid. The gluconate form is water-soluble, which makes it well-suited for liquid formulations like sprays.
Zinc is an essential mineral and a familiar ingredient in personal care products.
Why it's in Next Move
Next Move is zinc powered. Zinc gluconate freshens your breath, and it's our fresh breath MVP. It's joined by glycerin for a smooth feel, xylitol for sweetness, green tea leaf extract, and menthol for that cool finish. No alcohol. No sugar.
The short version
Zinc is the star of the bottle. We stand by it.
