Food Ingredients
Comprehensive information on food ingredients, allergens and food additives
Electrolytes
Not animal-derived
Electrolytes are minerals that carry an electric charge when dissolved in body fluids like blood. Common electrolytes include sodium, potassium, …
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Green Chili
Not animal-derived
Green chilies are unripe fruits of plants from the genus *Capsicum*. They are typically picked before they fully ripen and …
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Green Jalapeno Peppers
Not animal-derived
Green jalapeno peppers are a medium-sized chili pepper, a cultivar of the species *Capsicum annuum*. They are harvested while still …
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Natural Enzymes
Natural enzymes are proteins produced by living organisms, such as plants, animals, or microbes. They act as biological catalysts, speeding …
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Oleoresin Capsicum
Not animal-derived
Oleoresin capsicum is a natural extract derived from chili peppers, primarily the Capsicum genus. It is produced by solvent extraction …
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Organic Apple Puree Concentrate
Not animal-derived
Organic Apple Puree Concentrate is made from organic apples. The apples are pressed to remove juice, and then the juice …
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Passion Fruit Juice Concentrate
Not animal-derived
Passion fruit juice concentrate is made by removing water from passion fruit juice. This process intensifies the flavor and aroma …
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Plantains
Not animal-derived
Plantains are a starchy fruit related to the banana, but typically larger and less sweet. They grow in tropical regions …
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Potassium Sorbate As Preservative
E202
Not animal-derived
Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a naturally occurring compound found in some plants, …
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Soybean And Cottonseed
Not animal-derived
Soybeans are legumes grown worldwide, while cottonseeds are a byproduct of cotton production. Both are processed to extract oils, which …
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Carbonated Mineral Water
Not animal-derived
Carbonated mineral water is water from a natural underground source that contains dissolved minerals and gases, such as carbon dioxide. …
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Cheddar Cheese Blend
Animal-derived
A blend of cheeses, typically including cheddar, that is processed for specific culinary applications. It is often made by combining …
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Cooked Enriched Macaroni Product
Not animal-derived
Cooked enriched macaroni product is pasta that has been cooked and often fortified with added vitamins and minerals. It is …
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Gluconic Acid
Not animal-derived
Gluconic acid is a mild organic acid. It is found naturally in fruits, honey, and wine. It can be produced …
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Natural Sea Salt
Not animal-derived
Natural sea salt is produced by evaporating seawater. This process leaves behind sodium chloride along with small amounts of other …
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Organic Tapioca Maltodextrin
Not animal-derived
Tapioca maltodextrin is a carbohydrate made from tapioca, a starch extracted from the cassava root. It is produced by breaking …
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Organic Whole Milk
Animal-derived
Organic whole milk is milk from cows that has not had its fat content reduced. The 'organic' label means the …
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Pasteurized Cultured Part Skim Milk
Animal-derived
This ingredient is made from milk that has been pasteurized to kill harmful bacteria and then cultured with beneficial bacteria. …
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Pea
Not animal-derived
Peas are small, round, green seeds that grow in pods on a plant. They are a type of legume, related …
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Semolina Wheat
Not animal-derived
Semolina is a coarse flour made from durum wheat, a hard variety of wheat. It is a key ingredient in …
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Soybean Sunflower Oil
Not animal-derived
Soybean sunflower oil is a blend of oils derived from soybeans and sunflowers. These oils are extracted from the seeds …
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Tapioca Malt Syrup
Not animal-derived
Tapioca malt syrup is a sweetener made from tapioca starch. The starch is broken down into smaller sugar molecules, primarily …
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Thiamine Mononitrate Riboflavin
Not animal-derived
Thiamine mononitrate and riboflavin are forms of vitamin B1 and vitamin B2, respectively. They are often added to foods to …
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Triacetin
E1518
Not animal-derived
Triacetin is a chemical compound made from glycerol and acetic acid. It is a colorless, odorless, oily liquid. It is …
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White Grape
Not animal-derived
White grape is the juice or concentrate derived from white grape varieties. Grapes are grown worldwide and are crushed to …
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Anti-caking Agents
Anti-caking agents are substances added to powdered or granulated foods to prevent clumping. They work by absorbing moisture or coating …
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Blueberry Puree Concentrate
Not animal-derived
Blueberry puree concentrate is made from blueberries that have been processed to remove most of their water content. This concentrates …
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Chipotle Puree
Not animal-derived
Chipotle puree is made from smoked, dried jalapeño peppers. The peppers are rehydrated and then blended into a smooth paste. …
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Coffee Beans
Not animal-derived
Coffee beans are the seeds of coffee cherries, small fruits from the Coffea plant, native to Ethiopia. The beans are …
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Dried Orange Peel
Not animal-derived
Dried orange peel is the outer rind of oranges that has been dehydrated. It is a byproduct of orange juice …
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Encapsulated Citric Acid
E330
Not animal-derived
Encapsulated citric acid is citric acid coated with a food-grade material, such as vegetable oil or starch. This coating controls …
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Gluten-free Oat Flour
Not animal-derived
Gluten-free oat flour is made from oats that have been grown and processed to avoid contamination with gluten from wheat, …
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Greek Yogurt Powder
Animal-derived
Greek yogurt powder is made by drying liquid Greek yogurt. This process removes water, concentrating the yogurt's solids into a …
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Green #3
E143
Not animal-derived
Green #3, also known as Fast Green FCF, is a synthetic food dye. It is a chemical compound created through …
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Hass Avocados
Not animal-derived
Hass avocados are a variety of avocado known for their pebbly, dark skin and creamy texture. They are native to …
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Organic Dijon Mustard
Not animal-derived
Organic Dijon mustard is a condiment made from organic mustard seeds, organic vinegar, organic water, organic salt, and organic spices. …
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Organic Kombucha
Not animal-derived
Kombucha is a fermented tea beverage made by adding a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY) to sweetened tea. …
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Preserves Color
Preserves Color" is not a specific food ingredient but rather a descriptive term indicating the functional purpose of an additive. …
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Pyridoxine
Not animal-derived
Pyridoxine is a form of vitamin B6, an essential nutrient that the body needs to function. It is found naturally …
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Sprinkles: Sugar
Not animal-derived
Sugar, commonly known as sucrose, is a sweet carbohydrate found naturally in plants. It is primarily extracted from sugarcane or …
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Tomato Extract
Not animal-derived
Tomato extract is a concentrated form of tomatoes, made by removing water and other components. It captures the flavor, color, …
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Turkey Stock
Animal-derived
Turkey stock is a liquid made by simmering turkey bones, meat, and sometimes vegetables and seasonings in water. The simmering …
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Turmeric And Paprika
Not animal-derived
Turmeric and paprika are spice blends made from ground dried peppers and turmeric rhizomes. They are used to add color …
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Barbecue Sauce
Barbecue sauce is a thick, tangy, and often sweet or smoky condiment used to flavor meat and other foods. It …
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Black Carrot
Not animal-derived
Black carrot is a variety of carrot that is naturally deep purple or black in color. It is grown and …
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Capsicum
Not animal-derived
Capsicum refers to plants in the genus Capsicum, which are native to the Americas. These plants produce fruits commonly known …
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Crab
Animal-derived
Crab is a decapod crustacean found in oceans worldwide. It is a popular seafood, often sold live, fresh, frozen, or …
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Expeller-pressed Non-gmo Canola Oil
Not animal-derived
Expeller-pressed non-GMO canola oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the canola plant using mechanical pressing, without …
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Folic Acid Water
Not animal-derived
Folic acid is a synthetic form of the B vitamin folate. Folate is naturally found in many foods. Folic acid …
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Green Oak
Not animal-derived
Green oak is a type of lettuce, specifically a variety of red oakleaf lettuce. It is a leafy green vegetable …
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