Food Ingredients
Comprehensive information on food ingredients, allergens and food additives
Yeast Extract
Not animal-derived
Yeast extract is a flavor enhancer made from yeast cells. It is produced by breaking down yeast cells, often baker's …
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Cane Sugar
Not animal-derived
Cane sugar is a common type of sugar, chemically known as sucrose, that is derived from the sugarcane plant. It …
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Modified Food Starch
Not animal-derived
Modified food starch is a type of starch that has been physically, enzymatically, or chemically treated to change its properties. …
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Malted Barley Flour
Not animal-derived
Malted barley flour is made from barley grains that have undergone a malting process. This process involves soaking the grains …
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Sunflower Oil
Not animal-derived
Sunflower oil is a non-volatile oil extracted from the seeds of the sunflower plant (Helianthus annuus). It is typically obtained …
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Butter
Animal-derived
Butter is a dairy product made by churning fresh or fermented cream or milk. This process separates the butterfat from …
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Sodium Citrate
E331
Not animal-derived
Sodium citrate is a salt of citric acid, a common acid found naturally in citrus fruits. It is typically produced …
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Spice
Not animal-derived
Spice refers to an aromatic or pungent vegetable substance used to flavor food. It is derived from various parts of …
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Leavening
Leavening is a process that makes baked goods light and airy by creating gas bubbles within the dough or batter. …
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Monocalcium Phosphate
E341(i)
Not animal-derived
Monocalcium phosphate is an inorganic compound made from calcium and phosphate. It is typically produced by reacting phosphoric acid with …
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Iron
Not animal-derived
Iron is a mineral that is essential for human health. In food, it can be naturally present or added as …
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Pasteurized Milk
Animal-derived
Pasteurized milk is milk, typically from cows, that has been heated to a specific temperature for a set amount of …
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Onion
Not animal-derived
Onion is a bulb vegetable from the Allium cepa plant, widely cultivated and consumed globally. It is used fresh, cooked, …
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Vitamin A Palmitate
Vitamin A palmitate is a form of Vitamin A, an essential nutrient. It is an ester of retinol (Vitamin A) …
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Paprika
Not animal-derived
Paprika is a spice made from the dried, ground pods of various mild chili peppers, specifically those from the Capsicum …
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Sodium Phosphate
E339
Not animal-derived
Sodium phosphate is a general term for various salts made from sodium and phosphate. These compounds are typically produced by …
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Cheese Culture
Animal-derived
Cheese culture refers to specific strains of bacteria or fungi, such as Lactococcus or Streptococcus, used in cheesemaking. These beneficial …
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Natural And Artificial Flavor
Natural flavors are complex mixtures of compounds extracted from natural sources like spices, fruits, vegetables, and animal products, whose main …
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Brown Sugar
Not animal-derived
Brown sugar is a type of sugar that gets its characteristic brown color and flavor from molasses. It can be …
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Honey
Animal-derived
Honey is a sweet, thick, liquid food produced by honey bees. Bees collect nectar from flowers, which they then process …
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Yellow 6
E110
Not animal-derived
Yellow 6 is a synthetic food dye, also known as FD&C Yellow No. 6. It is produced through chemical synthesis, …
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Cheese Cultures
Cheese cultures are specific strains of beneficial microorganisms, such as bacteria, molds, or yeasts. They are grown in controlled environments, …
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Tomato Paste
Not animal-derived
Tomato paste is a thick, concentrated paste made from cooked tomatoes. The process involves cooking fresh tomatoes for several hours …
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Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
E450(i)
Not animal-derived
Sodium acid pyrophosphate (SAPP) is a chemical compound made from phosphoric acid and sodium carbonate. It is a white, powdery …
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Distilled Vinegar
Not animal-derived
Distilled vinegar is a clear liquid made by fermenting distilled grain alcohol (ethanol) with acetic acid bacteria. This process converts …
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Molasses
Not animal-derived
Molasses is a thick, dark syrup that is a byproduct of refining sugar cane or sugar beets into sugar. It …
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Nonfat Milk
Animal-derived
Nonfat milk is cow's milk from which most of the fat has been removed. It is made by centrifuging whole …
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Eggs
Animal-derived
Eggs are oval-shaped reproductive bodies laid by female birds, most commonly chickens, and are a common food source. They consist …
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Skim Milk
Animal-derived
Skim milk is cow's milk from which most of the milk fat has been removed. It is made by centrifuging …
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Cellulose Gum
E466
Not animal-derived
Cellulose gum, also known as carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), is a modified form of cellulose. It is derived from plant sources, such …
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Cocoa
Not animal-derived
Cocoa is a product derived from the cacao bean, which grows on the Theobroma cacao tree. After harvesting, cacao beans …
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Almonds
Not animal-derived
Almonds are the edible seeds of the almond tree, a type of tree nut. They are harvested, shelled, and can …
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Sodium Benzoate
E211
Not animal-derived
Sodium benzoate is a chemical compound that is the salt of benzoic acid. It is found naturally in some fruits …
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Corn
Not animal-derived
Corn is a widely cultivated cereal grain that originated in Mexico. It is botanically a fruit but is often used …
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Sodium Nitrite
E250
Not animal-derived
Sodium nitrite is a salt made from sodium, nitrogen, and oxygen. It is a chemical compound that can be produced …
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Black Pepper
Not animal-derived
Black pepper is a spice made from the dried, unripe berries of the Piper nigrum plant. This flowering vine is …
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Calcium Chloride
E509
Not animal-derived
Calcium chloride is a salt compound made of calcium and chlorine. It occurs naturally in brine (saltwater) and minerals. It …
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Onions
Not animal-derived
Onions are a widely cultivated vegetable that belongs to the Allium genus, which also includes garlic and leeks. The edible …
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Turmeric
E100
Not animal-derived
Turmeric is a spice that comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant, which is related to ginger. It's …
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Malic Acid
E296
Not animal-derived
Malic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid found in many fruits, particularly apples, grapes, and cherries, contributing to their …
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Pectin
E440
Not animal-derived
Pectin is a natural carbohydrate (polysaccharide) found in the cell walls of many fruits and vegetables. It is a type …
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Corn Syrup Solids
Not animal-derived
Corn syrup solids are a dried form of corn syrup, produced by removing most of the water from liquid corn …
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Nonfat Dry Milk
Animal-derived
Nonfat dry milk is a dairy product made by removing water and milkfat from pasteurized milk. The process involves evaporating …
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Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
Not animal-derived
Pyridoxine hydrochloride is a synthetic form of vitamin B6, an essential nutrient. It is typically produced through chemical synthesis in …
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Coconut Oil
Not animal-derived
Coconut oil is an edible oil extracted from the meat of mature coconuts. It is a highly saturated fat that …
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Locust Bean Gum
E410
Not animal-derived
Locust bean gum is a natural gum obtained from the seeds of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua), which is native …
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Pork
Animal-derived
Pork is the culinary name for meat from a domestic pig. It is one of the most commonly consumed meats …
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Annatto
E160b
Not animal-derived
Annatto is a natural food coloring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana), native to tropical regions. …
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Chocolate Liquor
Not animal-derived
Chocolate liquor, also known as cocoa mass or cocoa liquor, is the pure, unsweetened liquid form of cocoa beans. It …
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Rice Flour
Not animal-derived
Rice flour is a type of flour made by finely grinding rice grains. It can be produced from either white …
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