Food Ingredients
Comprehensive information on food ingredients, allergens and food additives
Sour Culture
Not animal-derived
Sour culture is a starter culture used to make sourdough bread. It is made from a mixture of flour and …
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Sugar And Salt
Not animal-derived
Salt is a mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl). It is naturally occurring and essential for life, found in …
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Artificial Strawberry Flavor
Not animal-derived
Artificial strawberry flavor is a blend of synthetic chemicals designed to mimic the taste and smell of real strawberries. These …
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Black
E153
Black is a color derived from various sources, including natural pigments like carbon black (a form of elemental carbon) or …
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Black Sesame Seed
Not animal-derived
Black sesame seeds are the small, oil-rich seeds of the Sesamum indicum plant. They are harvested, cleaned, and often toasted …
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Blackeye Peas
Not animal-derived
Blackeye peas are a variety of cowpea, a type of legume. They are native to Africa and are now grown …
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Brewed Starbucks Coffee
Not animal-derived
Brewed Starbucks coffee is made by steeping roasted coffee beans in hot water. Starbucks uses a proprietary blend of Arabica …
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Cane Invert Syrup
Not animal-derived
Cane invert syrup is a liquid sweetener made from sugar (sucrose). It is produced by breaking down sucrose into its …
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Carotene
Not animal-derived
Carotene is a group of naturally occurring pigments found in plants, algae, and some bacteria. Beta-carotene, the most common form, …
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Carrot Stock
Not animal-derived
Carrot stock is a liquid made by simmering carrots, often with other vegetables and herbs, to extract their flavor and …
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Certified Gluten Free Oats
Not animal-derived
Oats (Avena sativa) are a type of cereal grain grown for their seed. Certified gluten-free oats are grown and processed …
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Chili Flakes
Not animal-derived
Chili flakes are dried and crushed pieces of various types of chili peppers, such as cayenne, jalapeño, or paprika. The …
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Collagen
Animal-derived
Collagen is a protein found naturally in the body, primarily in connective tissues like skin, bones, and tendons. It is …
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Contains Less Than 0.5% Of: Carrageenan
E407
Not animal-derived
Carrageenan is a food additive made from red seaweed. It is extracted from the seaweed using a chemical process and …
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Cooked Seasoned Pizza Topping
Animal-derived
Cooked Seasoned Pizza Topping refers to a pre-prepared mixture of ingredients designed to be used on pizzas. It typically consists …
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Croissant
Animal-derived
A croissant is a buttery, flaky pastry made from layered dough. The dough is rolled and folded many times, creating …
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Dehydrated Romano Cheese
Animal-derived
Dehydrated Romano cheese is a hard, salty Italian cheese made from cow's milk or a mixture of cow's and sheep's …
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Enzyme Blend
Enzyme blends are mixtures of enzymes, which are proteins that speed up chemical reactions. They are typically produced through fermentation …
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Food Color
Food color refers to any substance added to food or beverages to change or enhance their color. These substances can …
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Fresh Whole Milk
Animal-derived
Fresh whole milk is milk from a cow that has not had its fat content altered. It contains all of …
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Ginseng Root Extract
Not animal-derived
Ginseng root extract is a concentrated substance derived from the root of the ginseng plant, typically Panax ginseng or Panax …
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Heat Treated After Culturing
This term describes ingredients, often probiotics or beneficial bacteria, that have undergone a heating process after their initial culturing. This …
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Hot Pepper Sauce
Not animal-derived
Hot pepper sauce is a condiment made from chili peppers, vinegar, and often salt and other spices. The peppers are …
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Lavender
Not animal-derived
Lavender is a fragrant flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is cultivated for its aromatic flowers, which are …
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Light Red Kidney Beans
Not animal-derived
Light red kidney beans are a variety of the common bean (*Phaseolus vulgaris*). They are a type of legume, grown …
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Made From Cow's Milk
Animal-derived
This ingredient is derived from milk produced by cows. Milk is a nutrient-rich liquid that is processed in various ways …
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Milk Chocolate Candies
Animal-derived
Milk chocolate candies are small pieces of confectionery made primarily from chocolate, sugar, and milk solids. The chocolate itself is …
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Mussels
Animal-derived
Mussels are bivalve mollusks, a type of saltwater shellfish. They are filter feeders, commonly found in coastal waters worldwide. Mussels …
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Natural Flavouring
Natural flavouring is a substance derived from plants or animals that is used to give food a specific taste or …
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Natural Stabilizers
Natural stabilizers are ingredients derived from plants, animals, or microorganisms that help thicken, bind, and stabilize food products. They are …
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Nutmeg Oil
Not animal-derived
Nutmeg oil is a volatile essential oil extracted from the seeds of the nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans). The extraction process …
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Oleoresin
Not animal-derived
Oleoresins are concentrated extracts from natural sources like spices, herbs, and vegetables. They are produced by using solvents to extract …
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Organic Mushroom Powder
Not animal-derived
Organic mushroom powder is made from dried, ground mushrooms. The mushrooms are typically grown organically, meaning they are cultivated without …
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Organic Pears
Not animal-derived
Pears are a sweet, edible fruit produced by the pear tree, belonging to the rose family. They are typically grown …
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Organic Vinegar Powder
Not animal-derived
Organic vinegar powder is made by drying liquid vinegar, often with a carrier like maltodextrin, to create a powdered form. …
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Panax
Not animal-derived
Panax is a genus of plants, commonly known as ginseng. The root of Panax ginseng, also called Asian or Korean …
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Prebrowned In Vegetable Oil
Animal-derived
This ingredient refers to meat, typically poultry or beef, that has been partially cooked and browned before being packaged. It …
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Prepared Dark Red Kidney Beans
Not animal-derived
Dark red kidney beans are a variety of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) with a dark red skin and a …
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Pretzel Balls
Not animal-derived
Pretzel balls are small, crunchy baked snacks made from a dough of flour, water, and yeast, similar to traditional pretzels. …
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Refined From Corn
Not animal-derived
Refined from corn refers to various ingredients derived from corn kernels that have undergone processing to separate and purify specific …
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Sodium Benzoate And Sodium Metabisulfite
E211, E223
Not animal-derived
Sodium benzoate is a salt of benzoic acid, a compound found naturally in many plants like cranberries and apples. It …
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Sweet Potato Powder
Not animal-derived
Sweet potato powder is made from dried and ground sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are starchy root vegetables grown worldwide. The …
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Tea Powder
Not animal-derived
Tea powder is made from dried and ground tea leaves, typically from the Camellia sinensis plant. The leaves are processed …
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Thickeners
Thickeners are ingredients that increase the viscosity of liquids, making them thicker or more gel-like. They can be derived from …
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Thompson Raisins
Not animal-derived
Thompson raisins are a type of dried grape, specifically from the Thompson Seedless variety. They are made by drying grapes, …
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Vegan Spicy Mayo
Not animal-derived
Vegan spicy mayo is a plant-based condiment that mimics the taste and texture of traditional mayonnaise. It is typically made …
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Zinc Citrate
Not animal-derived
Zinc citrate is a mineral supplement that provides zinc, an essential nutrient. It is made by combining zinc oxide or …
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Canola Oil Safflower Oil Sunflower Oil
Not animal-derived
Canola oil is a vegetable oil made from the seeds of the canola plant. Safflower and sunflower oils are also …
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Carob
Not animal-derived
Carob is a plant-based ingredient made from the dried, roasted pods of the carob tree, native to the Mediterranean region. …
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Chicory Extract
Not animal-derived
Chicory extract is made from the roasted root of the chicory plant (Cichorium intybus). The root is dried, roasted, and …
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About Food Ingredients
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