Food Ingredients
Comprehensive information on food ingredients, allergens and food additives
Polysorbate 60
E435
Polysorbate 60 is a synthetic compound made from sorbitol, stearic acid, and ethylene oxide. It is part of a family …
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Egg Whites
Animal-derived
Egg whites, also known as albumen, are the clear liquid part of an egg, surrounding the yolk. They are primarily …
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Seasoning
Seasoning is a broad term for a mixture of ingredients, such as herbs, spices, salt, and other flavorings, used to …
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Milk Chocolate
Animal-derived
Milk chocolate is a sweet, solid food made from cocoa solids, cocoa butter, sugar, and milk powder or condensed milk. …
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Cocoa Processed With Alkali
Not animal-derived
Cocoa processed with alkali, also known as Dutch-processed cocoa, is made from cocoa beans that have been treated with an …
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Soybean
Not animal-derived
Soybeans are a type of legume, a plant grown for its edible beans. They are a rich source of protein …
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Soybeans
Not animal-derived
Soybeans are a type of legume, a plant in the pea family, grown for their edible beans. They are a …
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Tomato Puree
Not animal-derived
Tomato puree is a thick, smooth liquid made from cooked, strained tomatoes. It is produced by simmering fresh tomatoes, then …
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Bleached Wheat Flour
Not animal-derived
Bleached wheat flour is a type of wheat flour that has been chemically treated to whiten it and alter its …
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Potassium Chloride
E508
Not animal-derived
Potassium chloride is a naturally occurring mineral salt made of potassium and chlorine. It is found in nature and can …
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Artificial Color
Not animal-derived
Artificial colors are synthetic substances used to add color to foods and beverages. Unlike natural colors, they are chemically manufactured …
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Sorbic Acid
E200
Not animal-derived
Sorbic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound, a fatty acid first found in rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) berries. It is …
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Invert Sugar
Not animal-derived
Invert sugar is a syrup made from sucrose (table sugar) that has been broken down into its two component sugars: …
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Glycerin
E422
Glycerin, also known as glycerol, is a simple sugar alcohol. It is a colorless, odorless, and viscous liquid. It can …
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Sodium Caseinate
Animal-derived
Sodium caseinate is a protein derived from milk. It is made by separating the casein protein from skim milk and …
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Baking Powder
Not animal-derived
Baking powder is a dry chemical leavening agent, a mixture of a carbonate or bicarbonate, a weak acid, and a …
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Monoglycerides
E471
Monoglycerides are a type of fat molecule, specifically a partial glyceride, formed from glycerol and one fatty acid. They are …
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Red 40 Lake
E129
Not animal-derived
Red 40 Lake is a color additive derived from Red 40, a synthetic dye. It is made by combining the …
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Acesulfame Potassium
E950
Not animal-derived
Acesulfame potassium, also known as Ace-K, is an artificial, calorie-free sweetener. It is a synthetic compound derived from acetoacetic acid …
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Olive Oil
Not animal-derived
Olive oil is a fat obtained from the fruit of the olive tree. It is typically produced by crushing whole …
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Modified Cornstarch
Not animal-derived
Modified cornstarch is a food ingredient made from cornstarch that has been physically, enzymatically, or chemically altered. These changes improve …
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Whole Wheat Flour
Not animal-derived
Whole wheat flour is a powder made from grinding the entire wheat grain, including the bran, germ, and endosperm. This …
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Sodium Phosphates
E339
Not animal-derived
Sodium phosphates are a group of inorganic salts derived from phosphoric acid. They are typically produced synthetically through chemical reactions …
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Parmesan Cheese
Animal-derived
Parmesan cheese is a hard, granular cheese with a rich, savory flavor. It originates from the Parma region of Italy. …
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Dehydrated Onion
Not animal-derived
Dehydrated onion is fresh onion that has had most of its water removed through drying processes. This process can involve …
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Not animal-derived
Extra virgin olive oil is a type of oil extracted from olives, the fruit of the olive tree. It is …
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Food Starch Modified
Not animal-derived
Food starch modified is a type of starch that has been treated physically, enzymatically, or chemically to change its properties. …
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Silicon Dioxide
E 551
Not animal-derived
Silicon dioxide is a chemical compound made from silicon and oxygen, commonly found in nature as quartz or sand. For …
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Canola
Not animal-derived
Canola is a type of rapeseed plant that was specifically bred to have low levels of erucic acid. Canola oil …
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Polysorbate 80
E433
Polysorbate 80 is a synthetic compound used as an emulsifier in food. It is made by reacting sorbitol (a sugar …
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Carob Bean Gum
E410
Not animal-derived
Carob bean gum is a natural gum obtained from the seeds of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua), which is native …
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Confectioner's Glaze
E904
Animal-derived
Confectioner's glaze is a coating applied to foods to give them a shiny finish and protect them. It is made …
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Sodium Diacetate
E262(ii)
Not animal-derived
Sodium diacetate is a chemical compound formed from sodium acetate and acetic acid, which is the main component of vinegar. …
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Disodium Phosphate
E339(ii)
Not animal-derived
Disodium phosphate is a type of salt made from sodium and phosphoric acid. It is produced synthetically from these two …
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Red 3
E127
Not animal-derived
Red 3, also known as Erythrosine, is a synthetic color additive. It is a cherry-pink dye made through chemical synthesis. …
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Cultures
Not animal-derived
Cultures are living microorganisms, such as bacteria, yeasts, or molds, that are intentionally added to food products. These microorganisms are …
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Fructose
Not animal-derived
Fructose is a simple sugar, also known as a monosaccharide, naturally found in fruits, vegetables, and honey. It is often …
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An Emulsifier
An emulsifier is a substance that helps mix two liquids that normally do not blend, such as oil and water. …
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Yellow 5 Lake
E102
Not animal-derived
Yellow 5 Lake is a synthetic color additive derived from petroleum. It is an insoluble pigment made by precipitating the …
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Dried Garlic
Not animal-derived
Dried garlic is a common food ingredient made from fresh garlic cloves that have been dehydrated. The cloves are typically …
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Whey Powder
Animal-derived
Whey powder is a dairy ingredient made from whey, which is the liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and …
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Soy Sauce
Not animal-derived
Soy sauce is a savory, salty liquid condiment. It is traditionally made by fermenting soybeans and wheat with salt and …
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Milkfat
Animal-derived
Milkfat is the fatty portion of milk, separated from whole milk or cream. It is primarily composed of triglycerides, which …
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Lemon Juice
Not animal-derived
Lemon juice is the liquid extracted from lemons, a citrus fruit. It is typically obtained by pressing or squeezing the …
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Egg Yolks
Animal-derived
Egg yolks are the yellow, nutrient-rich part of an egg, separated from the egg white. They are a natural food …
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Flavoring
Flavoring is a broad term for substances added to food to give it a specific taste or smell. These can …
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BHT
E321
Not animal-derived
BHT, or butylated hydroxytoluene, is a man-made chemical compound. It is created through a chemical process in laboratories.
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Cashews
Not animal-derived
Cashews are the edible seeds of the cashew tree, a tropical evergreen tree native to Brazil. The nut grows at …
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Ginger
Not animal-derived
Ginger is a popular spice derived from the rhizome (underground stem) of the *Zingiber officinale* plant. It is native to …
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Mono & Diglycerides
E471
Mono- and diglycerides are a type of fat that acts as an emulsifier. They are made by reacting fats or …
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