Food Ingredients
Comprehensive information on food ingredients, allergens and food additives
Concord Grape Juice
Not animal-derived
Concord grape juice is made from Concord grapes, a dark purple variety native to North America. The grapes are typically …
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Cultured Non-fat Milk
Animal-derived
Cultured non-fat milk is made by adding live bacterial cultures to skim milk. These cultures ferment the lactose (milk sugar) …
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Dextrose With Maltodextrin
Not animal-derived
Dextrose is a simple sugar, also known as glucose. Maltodextrin is a complex carbohydrate made from starch. They are often …
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Jalapeo Pepper
Not animal-derived
The jalapeño pepper is a medium-sized chili pepper, a cultivar of the species *Capsicum annuum*. It is named after the …
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Konjac Gum
E425
Not animal-derived
Konjac gum is a soluble dietary fiber derived from the root of the konjac plant, native to Asia. The root …
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Manganese Gluconate
Not animal-derived
Manganese gluconate is a mineral supplement. It is formed when manganese, an essential trace mineral found naturally in the environment, …
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Organic Cultured Dextrose
Not animal-derived
Cultured dextrose is made by fermenting dextrose (a sugar) with specific bacteria. The process involves adding a starter culture to …
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Parmesan And Romano Cheese Blend
Animal-derived
Parmesan and Romano cheese blend is a mixture of two types of hard, aged Italian cheeses. Parmesan (Parmigiano-Reggiano) is traditionally …
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Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine
Not animal-derived
Aspartame is an artificial sweetener made from two amino acids: aspartic acid and phenylalanine. It is about 200 times sweeter …
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Popping Corn
Not animal-derived
Popping corn is a variety of corn (Zea mays) with a hard pericarp and a starchy, moisture-filled interior. When heated, …
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Pork Hearts
Animal-derived
Pork hearts are the muscular organ from a domestic pig. They are a source of protein and iron. After harvesting, …
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Potato Protein
Not animal-derived
Potato protein is a plant-based protein derived from potatoes. It is typically produced by separating the protein from the starch …
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Probiotics
Probiotics are live microorganisms, often bacteria or yeasts, that are intended to have health benefits when consumed. They are naturally …
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Prunes
Not animal-derived
Prunes are dried plums. They are produced by dehydrating several varieties of plums, most commonly the French prune plum. The …
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Sulfiting Agents
E220-E228
Not animal-derived
Sulfiting agents are compounds containing sulfur dioxide. They occur naturally in small amounts in some foods and are also produced …
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Sweet Whey Powder
Animal-derived
Sweet whey powder is a dried form of liquid whey, a byproduct of cheesemaking. Liquid whey is pasteurized and then …
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Yellow Lake #5
E102
Not animal-derived
Yellow Lake #5 is a synthetic color additive. It is the insoluble lake form of Yellow #5 (Tartrazine), made by …
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Adds A Trivial Amount Of Fat
This ingredient is a type of fat that is present in very small amounts. It is typically derived from plant …
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Almond Extract
Not animal-derived
Almond extract is a flavoring agent made from bitter almonds or synthesized benzaldehyde. It is commonly used to impart a …
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Chicory Fiber
Not animal-derived
Chicory fiber, also known as inulin, is a soluble plant fiber derived from the chicory root. The root is cleaned, …
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Cultured Whey And Nonfat Milk
Animal-derived
Cultured whey and nonfat milk are dairy ingredients derived from milk. Whey is the liquid remaining after milk has been …
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Distilled Monoglyceride
Distilled monoglycerides are a type of fat that is made from vegetable oils or animal fats. They are produced by …
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Enriched Semolina Flour
Not animal-derived
Semolina flour is a coarse flour made from durum wheat, a hard variety of wheat. It is often enriched with …
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Grana Padano Cheese
Animal-derived
Grana Padano is a hard, Italian cow's milk cheese, similar to Parmigiano-Reggiano. It is made in the Po River Valley …
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L-glutamine
L-glutamine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning the body can make it. It is found naturally in proteins and is …
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Or Sunflower Oil
Not animal-derived
Sunflower oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the sunflower. It is a common cooking oil, known …
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Organic Blueberry Puree
Not animal-derived
Organic blueberry puree is made from whole organic blueberries that have been washed, pureed, and sometimes strained. Blueberries are small, …
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Organic Coriander
Not animal-derived
Organic coriander is the seed of the cilantro plant, grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. The seeds are typically dried …
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Organic Garlic Puree
Not animal-derived
Organic garlic puree is made from whole organic garlic cloves that have been processed into a smooth paste. Garlic is …
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Organic White Pepper
Not animal-derived
Organic white pepper is made from the dried seeds of the *Piper nigrum* plant, similar to black pepper. The outer …
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Pink Salmon
Animal-derived
Pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) is a species of Pacific salmon. It is one of the most abundant salmon species, found …
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Roasted Garlic Powder
Not animal-derived
Roasted garlic powder is made from garlic cloves that have been roasted and then dried and ground into a powder. …
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Stabilizer Blend
A stabilizer blend is a mixture of ingredients, often including gums, starches, and proteins, designed to improve the texture and …
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White Quinoa
Not animal-derived
White quinoa is a type of quinoa, which is a flowering plant in the amaranth family. It is grown for …
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Chicory Root Inulin
Not animal-derived
Chicory root inulin is a type of soluble fiber extracted from the chicory plant's root. The root is cleaned, dried, …
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Disodium EDTA Added
E386
Not animal-derived
Disodium EDTA is a synthetic chemical compound. It is made from chemicals including ethylenediamine, formaldehyde, and sodium cyanide. It is …
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Grade A Cultured Cream
Animal-derived
Grade A cultured cream is a dairy product made from cream that has had a starter culture of bacteria added …
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Hydrogenated Coconut
Not animal-derived
Hydrogenated coconut oil is a solid fat made from coconut oil. Coconut oil is extracted from the white flesh of …
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Lycopene
Not animal-derived
Lycopene is a bright red pigment found naturally in tomatoes, pink grapefruit, watermelon, and other red fruits and vegetables. It …
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Natural Chicken Flavor
Animal-derived
Natural chicken flavor is made from chicken or chicken-derived materials. It can be produced through processes like cooking, roasting, or …
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Organic Gum Arabic
E414
Not animal-derived
Organic Gum Arabic is a natural gum made from the hardened sap of acacia trees, primarily found in the Sahel …
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Paprika And Extractives Of Paprika
Not animal-derived
Paprika is a spice made from ground, dried red peppers of the species *Capsicum annuum*. The extractives are concentrated compounds …
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Pomegranate
Not animal-derived
The pomegranate is a fruit native to the Middle East and South Asia. It has a tough, leathery rind enclosing …
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Sockeye Salmon
Animal-derived
Sockeye salmon is a type of Pacific salmon known for its vibrant red flesh and rich flavor. It is a …
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Sunflower Safflower
Not animal-derived
Sunflower and safflower are plants grown for their seeds. The seeds are pressed to extract oil, which is then refined …
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Yellow 5 & 6 Lake
E102, E110
Not animal-derived
Yellow 5 Lake and Yellow 6 Lake are synthetic color additives. They are made by taking the water-soluble dyes (Yellow …
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Cocoa Paste
Not animal-derived
Cocoa paste, also known as chocolate liquor, is made from roasted cocoa beans that have been ground into a thick, …
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Dl-alpha-tocopherol Acetate
Not animal-derived
Dl-alpha-tocopherol acetate is a synthetic form of vitamin E, a fat-soluble nutrient. It is made by chemically combining alpha-tocopherol (vitamin …
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Dried Carrot
Not animal-derived
Dried carrots are made from carrots (Daucus carota subsp. sativus) that have had most of their water content removed through …
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Fresh Cilantro
Not animal-derived
Fresh cilantro is the leafy herb of the cilantro plant, also known as coriander. It is native to regions spanning …
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