Food Ingredients
Comprehensive information on food ingredients, allergens and food additives
Turkey Fat
Animal-derived
Turkey fat is the rendered fat from turkeys. It is a byproduct of turkey processing and is often used for …
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Turmeric Oleoresin Color
Not animal-derived
Turmeric oleoresin color is a concentrated extract from the spice turmeric. It is produced by using solvents to pull out …
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Wasabi Powder
Not animal-derived
Wasabi powder is made from the rhizome (underground stem) of the Wasabia japonica plant, native to Japan. The rhizome is …
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Watercress
Not animal-derived
Watercress is a leafy green aquatic plant. It grows in cool, clear, running water and is cultivated in many parts …
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Artificial Colors FD&C Red 3
E127
Not animal-derived
FD&C Red 3 is a synthetic color additive used to give foods a red hue. It is produced through chemical …
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Corn Protein
Not animal-derived
Corn protein is a plant-based protein derived from corn. It is typically produced by separating the protein components from the …
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Gluten Free Rolled Oats
Not animal-derived
Rolled oats are whole oat groats that have been de-hulled, steamed, and rolled flat. This process makes them cook faster …
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High Oleic Sunflower
Not animal-derived
High oleic sunflower oil is a type of sunflower oil that has been bred to have a higher concentration of …
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Organic Amaranth
Not animal-derived
Amaranth is a pseudocereal, meaning it is a seed that is prepared and eaten like a grain. It is native …
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Organic Carob Bean Gum
E410
Not animal-derived
Organic carob bean gum is a natural thickening and stabilizing agent derived from the ground seeds of the carob tree …
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Organic Potato Flour
Not animal-derived
Organic potato flour is made from whole, dried potatoes. The potatoes are cleaned, cooked, dehydrated, and then ground into a …
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Ranch Dressing
Animal-derived
Ranch dressing is a creamy salad dressing that originated in the United States. It is typically made from a base …
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Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate As Preservatives
E202, E211
Not animal-derived
Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are common food preservatives. Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, which occurs …
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Vitamins And Minerals: Tricalcium Phosphate
Tricalcium phosphate is a white powder that is a salt of calcium and phosphate. It is found naturally in bones …
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Yellows 5 & 6
E102, E110
Not animal-derived
Yellow 5 (also known as Tartrazine) and Yellow 6 (also known as Sunset Yellow FCF) are synthetic color additives. They …
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And Artificial Flavor
Artificial flavors are compounds created in a lab to mimic natural flavors. They are made from a variety of chemical …
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Non-nutritive Sweetener
Non-nutritive sweeteners provide sweetness with few or no calories. They can be derived from natural sources or synthesized.
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Organic Acacia Gum
E414
Not animal-derived
Organic acacia gum, also known as gum arabic, is a natural gum made from the hardened sap of the acacia …
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Organic Chicken Flavor
Animal-derived
Organic Chicken Flavor is a flavoring substance made from organic chicken and other organic ingredients. It is created through processes …
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Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
Not animal-derived
Organic virgin coconut oil is the oil extracted from fresh, dried coconut kernels without using high heat or chemical solvents. …
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Organic Yeast
Not animal-derived
Yeast is a single-celled microorganism, a type of fungus. It is commonly grown on sugar-rich sources like molasses or grains. …
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Pear Puree Concentrate
Not animal-derived
Pear puree concentrate is made from pears that have been processed to remove most of their water content. This results …
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Potassium Nitrate
E252
Not animal-derived
Potassium nitrate is a salt that occurs naturally in the mineral niter. It can also be manufactured synthetically. It is …
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Red Pepper Powder
Not animal-derived
Red pepper powder is made from dried, ground red chili peppers. The specific type of pepper used can vary, influencing …
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Roasted Soybeans
Not animal-derived
Roasted soybeans are whole soybeans that have been heated to achieve a toasted flavor and aroma. This process can be …
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Safflower Canola Oil
Not animal-derived
Safflower Canola Oil is a blend of oils derived from the seeds of the safflower and canola plants. Canola oil …
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Syrup
Not animal-derived
Syrup is a thick, sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in water or by concentrating natural plant juices. It can …
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Wild Blueberries
Not animal-derived
Wild blueberries, also known as lowbush blueberries, are small, intensely flavored berries native to North America. Unlike cultivated blueberries, they …
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Aged Red Peppers
Not animal-derived
Aged red peppers are mature red chili peppers that have been fermented or aged, often with salt. This process develops …
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Each Of The Following: Dextrose
Not animal-derived
Dextrose is a simple sugar, chemically identical to glucose. It is typically produced from corn starch through a process called …
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Fermented Soybeans
Not animal-derived
Fermented soybeans are soybeans that have undergone a process of fermentation, typically using specific bacteria, yeasts, or molds. This process …
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Oyster
Animal-derived
Oysters are bivalve mollusks that live in saltwater. They are typically found in marine environments and are harvested from both …
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Poblano Pepper
Not animal-derived
The poblano pepper is a mild chili pepper originating from Puebla, Mexico. It is typically dark green, ripening to a …
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Red Bell Pepper Powder
Not animal-derived
Red bell pepper powder is made from dried and ground red bell peppers. Bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) are a type …
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Added As A Dough Conditioner
Dough conditioners are ingredients that help dough become more workable and improve the texture of baked goods. They can be …
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Burgundy Wine
Burgundy wine is a type of wine produced in the Burgundy region of France. It is typically made from Pinot …
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Chile Pepper
Not animal-derived
Chile peppers are the fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, native to the Americas. They are used fresh, dried, …
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Cold Brew Coffee
Not animal-derived
Cold brew coffee is coffee made by steeping coffee grounds in cold or room-temperature water for an extended period, typically …
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Niacin Reduced Iron
Not animal-derived
Niacin-reduced iron is a form of iron used to fortify foods. It is made by reducing the amount of niacin …
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Nonpareils
Not animal-derived
Nonpareils are tiny, hard spheres made from sugar, corn syrup, and starch. They are typically white but can be colored …
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Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate Added As Preservatives
E202, E211
Not animal-derived
Potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate are salts of sorbic acid and benzoic acid, respectively. They are often used together because …
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Sriracha Sauce
Not animal-derived
Sriracha sauce is a popular hot sauce made primarily from chili peppers, garlic, vinegar, sugar, and salt. It originated in …
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Citric Acid And Ascorbic Acid
Not animal-derived
Citric acid is a weak organic acid found naturally in citrus fruits. Ascorbic acid is a form of vitamin C. …
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Cooked White Rice
Not animal-derived
Cooked white rice is a staple food made from rice grains that have had their outer husk, bran, and germ …
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Corn Canola Oil
Not animal-derived
Corn canola oil is a blend of two common vegetable oils: corn oil and canola oil. Corn oil is extracted …
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Crimini Mushrooms
Not animal-derived
Crimini mushrooms are a common type of edible fungus, scientifically known as Agaricus bisporus. They are a medium-brown variety of …
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Dried Chicken
Animal-derived
Dried chicken is chicken meat that has had most of its water removed through drying. This process concentrates the flavor …
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Gum
Not animal-derived
Gums are polysaccharides, which are complex carbohydrates, that are often extracted from plants or produced by bacteria. They are typically …
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Organic Balsamic Vinegar
Not animal-derived
Organic balsamic vinegar is a type of vinegar made from grape must (crushed grapes, including skins, seeds, and stems) that …
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Organic Chicken
Animal-derived
Organic chicken is meat from chickens raised under specific organic farming standards. These standards, set by the USDA, include requirements …
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About Food Ingredients
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