Ingredient

Coating: Water

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Water is used in a wide variety of processed foods to hydrate ingredients, dissolve …

What it is

Water is a clear, odorless, and tasteless liquid essential for life. It is a naturally occurring compound made of hydrogen and oxygen atoms. In food processing, water can be added as an ingredient to hydrate dry components, create solutions, or adjust texture.

Why it's used

Water is used in a wide variety of processed foods to hydrate ingredients, dissolve other components, and achieve desired textures. It is commonly found in baked goods, sauces, soups, and frozen meals.

Health notes

Water is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is essential for human health and is consumed in large quantities daily. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated water and its role in the diet. There are no known health concerns associated with typical water consumption in food.

Allergen info

Water is not a major allergen. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Coating: Water

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The Kroger Co. Tempura Chicken With General Tsao's Sauce, Spicy Sauce Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 46% DV per serving 207kcal 7.1Protein 10Fat 20.7Carbs New Orleans Fish House, LLC Emeril's, Classic Louisiana Crab Cakes Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 188kcal 10.6Protein 7.1Fat 20Carbs Weis Markets, Inc. Weis, Sweet & Sour Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 32% DV per serving 131kcal 2.5Protein 1.6Fat 26.9Carbs Weis Markets, Inc. Weis, General Tso's Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 47% DV per serving 131kcal 3.2Protein 2.1Fat 24.0Carbs Weis Markets, Inc. Orange Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 33% DV per serving 134kcal 2.8Protein 1.6Fat 27.2Carbs The Kroger Co. Kroger, Tempura Chicken With Orange Sauce Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 31% DV per serving 207kcal 6.4Protein 10Fat 22.1Carbs Everything Seasoned Petite Croissants, Everything Seasoned Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 339kcal 6.5Protein 16.1Fat 41.9Carbs Kahiki Foods, Inc. Sweet Chili Chicken, Tempura White Meat Chicken In A Sweet Chili Sauce Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 250kcal 5Protein 13.6Fat 25Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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