Food Ingredients
Comprehensive information on food ingredients, allergens and food additives
Annatto Extract Color
Not animal-derived
Annatto extract is a natural food coloring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana). The seeds are …
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B6
Vitamin B6 is a group of related compounds, including pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine. It is found naturally in many foods …
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Condensed Milk
Animal-derived
Condensed milk is milk from which about 60% of the water has been removed. It is typically made from cow's …
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Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
Not animal-derived
Apple cider vinegar is a type of vinegar made from fermented apple juice. The process involves crushing apples and allowing …
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Modified Cellulose
Not animal-derived
Modified cellulose is a type of cellulose that has been chemically or physically altered. Cellulose is a natural polymer found …
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Propylene Glycol Alginate
E405
Not animal-derived
Propylene glycol alginate is a modified form of alginic acid, which is derived from brown seaweed. It is produced by …
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Enriched Unbleached Flour
Not animal-derived
Enriched unbleached flour is made from wheat that has not been bleached with chemicals. After milling, certain B vitamins (thiamin, …
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Dill
Not animal-derived
Dill is an herb with feathery leaves and a distinct flavor. It is native to the Mediterranean region and parts …
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Dried Whey
Animal-derived
Dried whey is the liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and strained, typically during cheesemaking. It is then dried …
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Green Tea
Not animal-derived
Green tea comes from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, the same plant used for black and oolong teas. …
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Orange Juice
Not animal-derived
Orange juice is the liquid extract from the fruit of the orange tree (Citrus sinensis). It is typically made by …
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Red Onion
Not animal-derived
Red onions are a variety of the onion (Allium cepa) known for their purplish-red skin and flesh. They are grown …
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Textured Soy Flour
Not animal-derived
Textured soy flour is made from defatted soybeans that have been cooked and dried. The process creates a coarse flour …
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Dried Yeast
Not animal-derived
Dried yeast is a deactivated form of *Saccharomyces cerevisiae*, a single-celled fungus. It is grown in a liquid medium, then …
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Yogurt Powder
Animal-derived
Yogurt powder is made by drying liquid yogurt until it becomes a powder. This process concentrates the flavor and nutrients …
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Lemon Juice From Concentrate
Not animal-derived
Lemon juice from concentrate is made from fresh lemons that have been processed to remove water. The resulting concentrated lemon …
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Organic Tapioca Starch
Not animal-derived
Organic tapioca starch is a carbohydrate extracted from the root of the cassava plant, which is native to South America. …
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Romaine Lettuce
Not animal-derived
Romaine lettuce is a variety of lettuce known for its crisp, elongated leaves and sturdy ribs. It is grown as …
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Chicken Meat
Animal-derived
Chicken meat is the flesh of chickens, a common poultry bird raised for food. It is a significant source of …
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Pinto Beans
Not animal-derived
Pinto beans are a variety of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) that are native to the Americas. They are typically …
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Bell Peppers
Not animal-derived
Bell peppers are the fruits of plants from the *Capsicum annuum* species. They are native to the Americas and come …
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Dried Cane Syrup
Not animal-derived
Dried cane syrup is a sweetener made from the juice of sugarcane. The juice is evaporated to remove water, leaving …
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Dry Roasted Peanuts
Not animal-derived
Dry roasted peanuts are peanuts that have been roasted in an oven using dry heat, rather than oil. Peanuts are …
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Mineral Nutrients
Not animal-derived
Mineral nutrients are essential elements that the body needs to function properly. They can be naturally present in foods or …
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Salt And Enzymes
Salt is a mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl). It is naturally occurring and can be harvested from salt …
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Potato Flakes
Not animal-derived
Potato flakes are dried, ground potatoes. They are made by cooking potatoes, then dehydrating them into thin sheets, which are …
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Organic Canola Oil
Not animal-derived
Canola oil is a vegetable oil made from the seeds of the canola plant. The plant is a cultivar of …
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Green Peppers
Not animal-derived
Green bell peppers are the unripe fruit of the *Capsicum annuum* plant. They are a type of chili pepper that …
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Ethoxylated Mono- And Diglycerides
Ethoxylated mono- and diglycerides are a type of emulsifier made from fats and oils. They are produced by reacting mono- …
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Milk Protein
Animal-derived
Milk protein is the general term for proteins found in milk, primarily casein and whey. These proteins are separated from …
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Monopotassium Phosphate
Not animal-derived
Monopotassium phosphate is a salt made from potassium and phosphate. It is commonly produced by reacting phosphoric acid with potassium …
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Cultured Pasteurized Part-skim Milk
Animal-derived
This ingredient starts with milk from cows, goats, or sheep that has been pasteurized to kill harmful bacteria. "Part-skim" means …
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Evaporated Milk
Animal-derived
Evaporated milk is a shelf-stable dairy product made by heating cow's milk to remove about 60% of its water. This …
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Zucchini
Not animal-derived
Zucchini is a type of summer squash, a cultivar of the species *Cucurbita pepo*. It is a long, green or …
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Enriched Macaroni Product
Not animal-derived
Enriched macaroni product is a type of pasta made from refined wheat flour. It is "enriched" because specific B vitamins …
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Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
Not animal-derived
Semi-sweet chocolate chips are small pieces of sweetened chocolate, typically containing cocoa solids, cocoa butter, sugar, and an emulsifier like …
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Zinc Sulfate
Not animal-derived
Zinc sulfate is a mineral salt that occurs naturally as the mineral zincosite. It is typically produced industrially by treating …
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Cultured Celery Powder
Not animal-derived
Cultured celery powder is made by fermenting celery with a starter culture, similar to how yogurt is made from milk. …
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Food Starch
Not animal-derived
Food starch is a carbohydrate derived from plant sources like corn, potatoes, tapioca, or wheat. It is processed to isolate …
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Corn Starch - Modified
Not animal-derived
Modified corn starch is a type of starch derived from corn that has been chemically or physically altered. These modifications …
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Bulgur Wheat
Not animal-derived
Bulgur wheat is a whole grain made from cracked wheat that has been parboiled, dried, and then ground into different …
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Hot Sauce
Not animal-derived
Hot sauce is a condiment made primarily from chili peppers, vinegar, and salt. Other ingredients like garlic, onion, and spices …
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Jalapeno
Not animal-derived
The jalapeno is a medium-sized chili pepper, a cultivar of the species *Capsicum annuum*. Native to central and southern Mexico, …
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Seaweed
Not animal-derived
Seaweed refers to a variety of marine algae, including red, green, and brown types. It is harvested from the sea …
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Rapeseed
Not animal-derived
Rapeseed is a flowering plant with yellow flowers, grown for its oil-rich seeds. The seeds are harvested and pressed to …
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Tahini
Not animal-derived
Tahini is a paste made from ground sesame seeds. It is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine and is produced …
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Artificial Flavoring
Artificial flavoring is a substance added to food to give it a specific taste or smell. These are typically made …
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Lime Oil
Not animal-derived
Lime oil is an essential oil extracted from the peel of limes, a citrus fruit. It is produced through steam …
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Copper Gluconate
Not animal-derived
Copper gluconate is a mineral supplement that provides copper, an essential nutrient. It is formed by combining copper with gluconic …
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Potassium Bicarbonate
Not animal-derived
Potassium bicarbonate is a white, crystalline powder that is a salt of potassium and bicarbonate. It occurs naturally in plants …
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About Food Ingredients
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