Food Ingredients
Comprehensive information on food ingredients, allergens and food additives
Sodium Propionate
E281
Not animal-derived
Sodium propionate is the sodium salt of propionic acid. Propionic acid occurs naturally in some foods, such as cheese, and …
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Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
Not animal-derived
Hydrolyzed corn protein is a food ingredient made from corn. It is produced by breaking down corn proteins into smaller …
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Tocopherols
E306, E307, E308, E309
Not animal-derived
Tocopherols are a group of organic compounds, many of which have vitamin E activity. They are naturally found in various …
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Mustard Flour
Not animal-derived
Mustard flour is made by grinding dried mustard seeds. It can come from yellow (white), brown, or black mustard seeds, …
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Vegetable Glycerin
E422
Not animal-derived
Vegetable glycerin is a clear, odorless, and sweet-tasting liquid. It is a sugar alcohol derived from plant oils, such as …
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Calcium Lactate
E327
Calcium lactate is a white crystalline salt made from calcium and lactic acid. Lactic acid is naturally produced by fermentation, …
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Lime Juice
Not animal-derived
Lime juice is the liquid extracted from limes, which are small, round citrus fruits. It is typically obtained by pressing …
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Inulin
Not animal-derived
Inulin is a type of dietary fiber, specifically a fructan, which is a carbohydrate made of chains of fructose molecules. …
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Popcorn
Not animal-derived
Popcorn is a specific type of corn kernel (Zea mays everta) that expands and puffs up when heated. It is …
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FD&C Blue #1
E133
Not animal-derived
FD&C Blue #1, also known as Brilliant Blue FCF, is a synthetic color additive. It is a bright blue dye …
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Potato Flour
Not animal-derived
Potato flour is a fine, powdery ingredient made from whole, cooked, and dried potatoes. The process involves peeling, cooking, drying, …
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Glucose
Not animal-derived
Glucose is a simple sugar, also known as a monosaccharide, and is a fundamental source of energy for the body. …
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Sunflower Seeds
Not animal-derived
Sunflower seeds are the edible seeds harvested from the head of the sunflower plant (Helianthus annuus). After harvesting, the seeds …
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Colors
Colors are substances added to food products to change or enhance their visual appearance. They can be derived from natural …
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Sesame Oil
Not animal-derived
Sesame oil is an edible vegetable oil made from sesame seeds. It can be cold-pressed for a lighter flavor or …
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Stevia Leaf Extract
E960
Not animal-derived
Stevia leaf extract is a natural, calorie-free sweetener derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant. The sweet compounds, …
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Expeller-pressed Canola Oil
Not animal-derived
Expeller-pressed canola oil is a type of vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the canola plant, a cultivar of …
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Sodium Metabisulfite
E223
Not animal-derived
Sodium metabisulfite is an inorganic salt that forms a white, crystalline powder. It is primarily composed of sodium, sulfur, and …
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Flavor
Flavor is a general term for substances added to food to give it a specific taste or aroma. These substances …
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Brown Rice Syrup
Not animal-derived
Brown rice syrup is a sweetener made from brown rice. It is produced by cooking brown rice and then using …
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Dough Conditioners
Dough conditioners are a group of ingredients added to flour-based products. They can include enzymes, emulsifiers, and reducing agents. These …
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Modified Tapioca Starch
Not animal-derived
Modified tapioca starch is a carbohydrate derived from the cassava plant, which is native to South America. The starch is …
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Oleoresin Of Paprika
E160c
Not animal-derived
Oleoresin of paprika is a natural extract obtained from the dried fruits of the paprika plant (Capsicum annuum L.). It …
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Bulgaricus
Not animal-derived
Lactobacillus bulgaricus (often shortened to L. bulgaricus or just "Bulgaricus" on labels) is a type of lactic acid bacteria. It …
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Antioxidant
Antioxidants are substances that help protect cells from damage caused by unstable molecules called free radicals. They work by slowing …
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Glycerine
E422
Glycerine, also known as glycerol, is a simple sugar alcohol. It can be obtained from animal fats or vegetable oils …
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Shrimp
Animal-derived
Shrimp are small, ten-legged crustaceans found in both fresh and saltwater environments worldwide. They are harvested through fishing or aquaculture …
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Spice Extractives
Not animal-derived
Spice extractives are concentrated flavor and aroma compounds derived from natural spices. They are typically produced by extracting the desired …
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Whole Grain Oats
Not animal-derived
Whole grain oats are the edible seeds of the oat plant (Avena sativa). As a whole grain, they include all …
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Corn Meal
Not animal-derived
Corn meal is a coarse flour made from dried corn (maize) kernels. The kernels are ground into a powder, which …
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Chili Powder
Not animal-derived
Chili powder is a spice made from dried, ground chili peppers. It is often a blend of different chili varieties, …
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Thermophilus
Not animal-derived
Streptococcus thermophilus is a type of lactic acid bacteria widely used as a starter culture in the food industry. This …
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Fruit Pectin
E440
Not animal-derived
Fruit pectin is a natural carbohydrate found in the cell walls of many fruits, especially citrus fruits and apples. It …
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Nutmeg
Not animal-derived
Nutmeg is a spice derived from the seed of the *Myristica fragrans* tree, native to the Moluccas (Spice Islands) of …
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Chicken
Animal-derived
Chicken is the meat obtained from domesticated fowl, specifically chickens. It is one of the most widely consumed types of …
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White Pepper
Not animal-derived
White pepper is a spice derived from the dried fruit of the Piper nigrum plant, the same plant that produces …
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Brown Rice Flour
Not animal-derived
Brown rice flour is a type of flour made by grinding whole brown rice grains. Unlike white rice flour, it …
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Heavy Cream
Animal-derived
Heavy cream is the high-fat part of milk that rises to the top before homogenization. It is made by separating …
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Organic Sunflower Oil
Not animal-derived
Sunflower oil is a liquid fat made by pressing the seeds of the sunflower plant. "Organic" means the sunflowers were …
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Vitamin D
Animal-derived
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for human health. It is naturally produced in the skin upon exposure to …
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Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Not animal-derived
Partially hydrogenated soybean oil is a type of fat made from soybean oil. It is produced by adding hydrogen to …
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Cucumbers
Not animal-derived
Cucumbers are a widely cultivated creeping vine plant belonging to the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). Botanically, they are considered a fruit, …
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Cherries
Not animal-derived
Cherries are the small, round, fleshy fruits of the cherry tree, typically red or black in color. They are stone …
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Cultured Dextrose
Not animal-derived
Cultured dextrose is a food ingredient made by fermenting dextrose (a simple sugar, also known as glucose) with specific strains …
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Sodium Hexametaphosphate
E452i
Not animal-derived
Sodium hexametaphosphate is a type of phosphate salt. It is a synthetic compound made from phosphoric acid, which is a …
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Stabilizer
Stabilizers are a group of food ingredients used to help maintain the physical properties of food products. They prevent ingredients …
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Green Beans
Not animal-derived
Green beans are the unripe, edible pods of the common bean plant (Phaseolus vulgaris). They are a type of legume, …
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Sauce
A sauce is a liquid or semi-liquid food product served with or used in preparing other foods. Sauces are made …
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Cayenne Pepper
Not animal-derived
Cayenne pepper is a spice made from the dried and ground fruits of several varieties of *Capsicum annuum* chili peppers. …
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Biotin
Not animal-derived
Biotin is a water-soluble B vitamin, also known as vitamin B7. It is naturally present in some foods and can …
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