Food Ingredients
Comprehensive information on food ingredients, allergens and food additives
Barley Malt Extract
Not animal-derived
Barley malt extract is a thick, sweet syrup made from malted barley grains. To make it, barley grains are first …
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Lime Juice Concentrate
Not animal-derived
Lime juice concentrate is produced by removing most of the water from fresh lime juice. This process results in a …
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Bread Crumbs
Not animal-derived
Bread crumbs are small pieces of dried bread. They are made by toasting or drying bread and then crumbling it …
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Pasteurized Milk And Cream
Animal-derived
Pasteurized milk and cream are dairy products that have undergone pasteurization, a heat treatment process that kills harmful bacteria. Milk …
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Powdered Sugar
Not animal-derived
Powdered sugar, also known as confectioners' sugar or icing sugar, is granulated sugar that has been finely ground into a …
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Egg White
Animal-derived
Egg white is the clear liquid part of a bird's egg, most commonly from chickens. It is separated from the …
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Ferric Orthophosphate
Not animal-derived
Ferric orthophosphate is an iron salt, a chemical compound containing iron and phosphate. It is typically produced synthetically for use …
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Chocolate Chips
Animal-derived
Chocolate chips are small, solid pieces of chocolate. They are made from ingredients like cocoa solids, cocoa butter, sugar, and …
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Wheat Bran
Not animal-derived
Wheat bran is the tough, outer layer of the wheat kernel, which is separated from the inner part (endosperm) during …
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Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate
E211, E202
Not animal-derived
Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a compound found naturally in cranberries, prunes, and apples. Potassium sorbate …
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Mayonnaise
Animal-derived
Mayonnaise is a thick, creamy sauce that is an emulsion of oil, egg yolk, and an acid, such as vinegar …
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Rennet
Animal-derived
Rennet is a complex of enzymes, primarily chymosin, traditionally sourced from the stomach lining of young ruminant animals like calves. …
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Natural & Artificial Flavor
Natural & Artificial Flavor refers to a mix of flavorings used to give food a specific taste or smell. Natural …
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Soluble Corn Fiber
Not animal-derived
Soluble corn fiber is a type of dietary fiber made from corn. It is produced by breaking down corn starch …
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Organic Garlic
Not animal-derived
Organic garlic is a bulbous plant from the onion family (Alliaceae). It is grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers, …
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Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese
Animal-derived
Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese is a semi-soft cheese made from cow's milk. It is produced by coagulating milk, …
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Thyme
Not animal-derived
Thyme is an aromatic herb from the Thymus vulgaris plant, a member of the mint family. It is native to …
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Organic Spices
Not animal-derived
Organic spices are dried parts of plants, such as seeds, fruits, roots, bark, or flowers, used to flavor food. They …
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Corn Maltodextrin
Not animal-derived
Corn maltodextrin is a white powder made from corn starch. It is produced by a process called partial hydrolysis, which …
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Vegetable Oils
Not animal-derived
Vegetable oils are fats extracted from plants, typically from seeds, fruits, or nuts. They are made by pressing or using …
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TBHQ
E319
Not animal-derived
Tertiary butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) is a synthetic antioxidant. It is a chemical compound produced through a chemical reaction involving hydroquinone and …
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Pepper
Not animal-derived
Pepper is a widely used spice derived from the dried berries of the *Piper nigrum* plant. These berries, known as …
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Vitamin A
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for human health. It exists in different forms, including retinoids found in animal …
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Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate
E631, E627
Disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate are flavor enhancers, often used together to create a synergistic effect. They are nucleotides, compounds …
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Vegetable Juice
Not animal-derived
Vegetable juice is the liquid pressed or extracted from various vegetables. It is made by crushing or blending vegetables and …
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Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Not animal-derived
Hydrogenated vegetable oil is made by adding hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils, such as soybean, corn, or cottonseed oil. This …
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Rolled Oats
Not animal-derived
Rolled oats are a type of whole grain oat that has been steamed, flattened, and lightly toasted. This process makes …
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Malt
Not animal-derived
Malt is a grain product, most commonly made from barley, but also from wheat, rye, or other cereals. It is …
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Mozzarella Cheese
Animal-derived
Mozzarella cheese is a fresh, soft, and stretchy cheese that originated in Italy. It is traditionally made from the milk …
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Oleoresin Paprika
E160c
Not animal-derived
Oleoresin paprika is a natural extract obtained from the pods of the Capsicum annuum pepper, commonly known as paprika. It …
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Tamarind
Not animal-derived
Tamarind is the fruit of the tamarind tree (Tamarindus indica), a leguminous tree native to tropical Africa. The fruit grows …
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Oats
Not animal-derived
Oats are a type of cereal grain grown from the Avena sativa plant. After harvesting, the grains are typically hulled …
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Dehydrated Parsley
Not animal-derived
Dehydrated parsley is fresh parsley (Petroselinum crispum) that has had its moisture removed. Parsley is a popular herb from the …
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Cream Of Tartar
E336(i)
Not animal-derived
Cream of tartar is a white, powdery substance. It is the common name for potassium bitartrate, a natural byproduct of …
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Organic Wheat Flour
Not animal-derived
Organic wheat flour is a powder made by grinding organic wheat grains. 'Organic' means the wheat was grown without synthetic …
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Skim Milk Powder
Animal-derived
Skim milk powder is a dairy product made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk. It contains all the non-fat …
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Stabilizers
Stabilizers are a group of food ingredients used to help food products keep their desired texture and consistency. They prevent …
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Mechanically Separated Chicken
Animal-derived
Mechanically separated chicken is a paste-like poultry product made by forcing chicken bones with attached edible tissue through a sieve …
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Cocoa Mass
Not animal-derived
Cocoa mass, also known as chocolate liquor or cocoa liquor, is made by grinding roasted cocoa beans into a thick, …
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Culture
Not animal-derived
Food cultures are living microorganisms, such as bacteria, yeasts, or molds, that are intentionally added to food to cause desired …
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Acidophilus
Not animal-derived
Acidophilus refers to *Lactobacillus acidophilus*, a type of beneficial bacteria. It is naturally present in the human gut and in …
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Buttermilk Powder
Animal-derived
Buttermilk powder is a dairy product made by removing water from liquid buttermilk. Buttermilk is the liquid left over after …
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Lemon Oil
Not animal-derived
Lemon oil is an essential oil extracted from the rind of fresh lemons. It is typically produced through cold-pressing, where …
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Shellac
E904
Animal-derived
Shellac is a natural resin secreted by the female lac bug (Kerria lacca), which is native to forests in India …
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Methylcellulose
E461
Not animal-derived
Methylcellulose is a chemical compound derived from cellulose, which is a natural polymer found in the cell walls of plants. …
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Pasteurized Cow's Milk
Animal-derived
Pasteurized cow's milk is milk collected from cows that has undergone a heating process called pasteurization. This process involves heating …
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Whole Grain Rolled Oats
Not animal-derived
Whole grain rolled oats are a type of oat product made from oat groats, which are the hulled kernels of …
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Peaches
Not animal-derived
Peaches are a juicy, sweet, stone fruit that grows on trees. They are characterized by their fuzzy skin and a …
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Shortening
Shortening is a type of fat that is solid at room temperature, commonly used in baking. It can be made …
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Fruit And Vegetable Juice
Not animal-derived
Fruit and vegetable juice is the liquid extracted from fruits and vegetables. It is made by pressing or blending the …
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