Food Ingredients
Comprehensive information on food ingredients, allergens and food additives
Hot Peppers
Not animal-derived
Hot peppers are the fruits of plants from the genus *Capsicum*. They are botanically fruits but used culinarily as vegetables. …
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Made From Milk
Animal-derived
This ingredient is derived from milk, a nutrient-rich liquid produced by mammals. It can refer to various forms of milk …
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Organic Strawberry Juice Concentrate
Not animal-derived
Organic strawberry juice concentrate is made from strawberries grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. The juice is extracted from the …
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Pasteurized Grade A Milk
Animal-derived
Milk from cows that has been heated to kill harmful bacteria. Grade A refers to the quality standards milk must …
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Peppermint Candy
Not animal-derived
Peppermint candy is a confection made primarily from sugar, corn syrup, and peppermint oil. The peppermint oil, extracted from the …
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Pimentos
Not animal-derived
Pimentos are a variety of sweet chili pepper, typically small, red, and heart-shaped. They are native to Spain and are …
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Pyrophosphate
Not animal-derived
Pyrophosphates are a group of chemicals that include four phosphorus atoms bonded together. They are often made by heating sodium …
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Smoke
Smoke is the visible vapor and particulate matter produced when a substance burns. In food, it's typically generated by burning …
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Sodium Stearoyl-2-lactylate
Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate is a synthetic food additive made from the reaction of lactic acid with stearic acid, a fatty acid …
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Trehalose
Trehalose is a natural sugar found in various organisms like fungi, yeast, and insects. It is typically made commercially by …
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Vitamins
Vitamins are organic compounds that humans need in small amounts for normal growth and metabolism. They are found naturally in …
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Almond Meal
Not animal-derived
Almond meal is made from finely ground almonds. It is typically produced by blanching almonds to remove their skins, then …
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Carrot Extract
Not animal-derived
Carrot extract is a concentrated liquid or powder made from carrots. It is produced by extracting compounds from carrots, often …
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Chia
Not animal-derived
Chia is a tiny, oval-shaped seed from the Salvia hispanica plant, native to Mexico and Guatemala. The seeds are typically …
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Cream Cheese Powder
Animal-derived
Cream cheese powder is a dehydrated form of cream cheese. It is made by removing water from cream cheese, typically …
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Diced Tomato
Not animal-derived
Diced tomatoes are pieces of fresh tomatoes that have been peeled and cut into small cubes. They are a common …
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Dried Mango
Not animal-derived
Dried mango is the dehydrated form of fresh mango fruit. The fruit is typically peeled, sliced, and then dried using …
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Kelp
Not animal-derived
Kelp is a type of large brown seaweed that grows in underwater forests, primarily in cool, nutrient-rich ocean waters. It …
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Organic Lime Juice Concentrate
Not animal-derived
Organic lime juice concentrate is made from organic limes. The juice is extracted from the limes and then concentrated by …
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Potassium Sorbate And Calcium Propionate
E202, E282
Not animal-derived
Potassium sorbate and calcium propionate are salts of sorbic acid and propionic acid, respectively. They are synthesized industrially. These compounds …
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Raising Agent
Not animal-derived
Raising agents are substances that cause doughs and batters to rise, creating a lighter texture and increased volume. They can …
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And Caramel Color
E150a, E150b, E150c, E150d
Caramel color is a dark brown food coloring made by heating carbohydrates, usually with acids, alkalis, or sulfites. It is …
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Apple Cider
Not animal-derived
Apple cider is the unfiltered juice pressed from apples. It is a non-alcoholic beverage, often cloudy due to suspended apple …
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Calcium Stearoyl-2-lactylate
Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate is a food additive made from calcium, stearic acid, and lactic acid. Stearic acid is often derived from …
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Com Starch
Not animal-derived
Corn starch is a white, powdery carbohydrate extracted from the endosperm of corn kernels. It's a common food ingredient used …
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Crushed Tomato Concentrate
Not animal-derived
Crushed tomato concentrate is made from ripe tomatoes that have been cooked, pureed, and then had most of their water …
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Flavourings
Flavorings are substances that give food a particular taste or smell. They can be derived from natural sources like fruits, …
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Kiwi
Not animal-derived
Kiwi, or kiwifruit, is a small, oval-shaped fruit with fuzzy brown skin and bright green flesh dotted with tiny black …
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Konjac
Not animal-derived
Konjac is a root vegetable native to Asia, primarily grown for its starchy corm. The corm is processed to extract …
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Lemon Grass
Not animal-derived
Lemongrass is a fragrant, tall grass native to tropical regions of Asia. It has a distinct citrusy aroma and flavor, …
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Lipolyzed Butter Oil
Animal-derived
Lipolyzed butter oil is a type of butter oil that has undergone a process called lipolysis. This process uses enzymes …
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Nonfat Yogurt
Animal-derived
Nonfat yogurt is a dairy product made from milk that has had its fat removed. It is produced by the …
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Organic Fruit And Vegetable Juice
Not animal-derived
Organic fruit and vegetable juice is the liquid extract obtained from organic fruits and vegetables. It can be used in …
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Organic Grape Juice Concentrate
Not animal-derived
Organic grape juice concentrate is made from organic grapes. The water is removed from the juice, making it more concentrated …
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Peppermint
Not animal-derived
Peppermint is a hybrid mint species, a cross between water mint and spearmint. It is a perennial herb that grows …
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Propellant
Not animal-derived
Propellants are gases used in aerosol cans to push food products out. They are often compressed or liquefied gases like …
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Sweet Corn
Not animal-derived
Sweet corn is a variety of maize (corn) with a high sugar content. It is grown specifically for human consumption, …
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Tamari Sauce
Not animal-derived
Tamari is a Japanese sauce similar to soy sauce, but traditionally made with only soybeans and salt, rather than soybeans …
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Toasted Wheat Crumbs
Not animal-derived
Toasted wheat crumbs are made from bread that has been dried and toasted until crisp, then ground into small pieces. …
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Unsweetened Coconut
Not animal-derived
Unsweetened coconut is the dried, shredded, or flaked flesh of the coconut fruit. Coconuts grow on palm trees in tropical …
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1 Mustard Seed
Not animal-derived
Mustard seed comes from the mustard plant, which is native to temperate regions and is now grown worldwide. The seeds …
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And Beta Carotene
Not animal-derived
Beta-carotene is a pigment found naturally in many fruits and vegetables, giving them yellow, orange, and red colors. It is …
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Bamboo Fiber
Not animal-derived
Bamboo fiber is a dietary fiber derived from bamboo plants. It is typically produced by steaming bamboo shoots, then mechanically …
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Caesar Dressing
Animal-derived
Caesar dressing is a creamy salad dressing that typically includes ingredients like oil, egg yolk, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, …
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Chicken Broth Powder
Animal-derived
Chicken broth powder is a dehydrated form of chicken broth. It is made by simmering chicken bones and meat, then …
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Crab Meat
Animal-derived
Crab meat is the edible flesh of crabs, which are crustaceans found in oceans and freshwater around the world. It …
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Cultured
Animal-derived
Cultured refers to a food product that has undergone fermentation, typically by beneficial bacteria or yeasts. This process can enhance …
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Dehydrated Lemon Peel
Not animal-derived
Dehydrated lemon peel is the dried outer rind of lemons. It is made by removing the moisture from fresh lemon …
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Herbs And Spices
Not animal-derived
Herbs and spices are dried parts of plants, such as leaves, seeds, bark, or roots. They are used to add …
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Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Not animal-derived
Hydrolyzed wheat protein is made by breaking down wheat proteins into smaller pieces using water and enzymes. This process makes …
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About Food Ingredients
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