Protein Ingredients in Food
Protein ingredients such as isolates, concentrates and hydrolysates from milk, soy, peas and other sources are added for nutrition and texture.
Shelled Soybeans
Shelled soybeans are the mature seeds of the soybean plant, Glycine max, which is native to East Asia. They are …
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Unsalted Peanuts
Unsalted peanuts are the edible seeds of the peanut plant (Arachis hypogaea), which is a legume, not a true nut. …
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Powdered Egg White
Powdered egg white is dried egg white. It is made by separating egg whites from yolks, then drying the whites …
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Garbanzos
Garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas, are a type of legume. They are native to the Middle East and have …
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Non-gmo Egg Yolks
Egg yolks are the yellow, nutrient-rich part of an egg. They are a natural source of fats, proteins, vitamins, and …
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Peanut Topping: Peanuts
Peanuts are legumes that grow underground. They are commonly roasted or blanched before being used as a food ingredient. Peanuts …
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Egg Lysozyme
Egg lysozyme is an enzyme found naturally in egg whites. It is produced by isolating it from egg whites, often …
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Boneless Breast Of Chicken With Rib Meat
Boneless breast of chicken with rib meat refers to chicken breast that has had the bone removed, but still includes …
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Pork Loin
Pork loin is a cut of meat from the back of a pig. It is typically a lean cut, often …
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Cooked Red Kidney Beans
Kidney beans are a type of legume, a plant that produces pods with seeds. They are native to the Americas …
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Cooked Seasoned Natural Chicken Breast Strips With Rib Meat
This is chicken breast meat, including some rib meat, that has been cooked and seasoned. It is typically prepared by …
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Albacore
Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) is a species of tuna found in temperate and tropical waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and …
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Whole Milk Protein
Whole milk protein is the protein found in cow's milk. It includes both casein and whey proteins. It is typically …
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Microbial Coagulant
Microbial coagulants are enzymes derived from microorganisms, such as fungi or bacteria. They are produced through fermentation processes and are …
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Structured Vegetable Protein
Structured vegetable protein (SVP) is a plant-based protein source made from defatted protein flours or concentrates, most commonly soy. The …
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Organic White Beans
Organic white beans are a variety of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. They are …
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Black Lentils
Black lentils are small, dark, and round legumes, often called "Beluga lentils" because of their resemblance to beluga caviar. They …
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Chicken Protein
Chicken protein is derived from chicken meat. It is typically produced by isolating the protein from chicken through processes like …
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Cooked Bacon Pieces
Cooked bacon pieces are small, crispy pieces of cured pork belly that have been cooked. They are made by cooking …
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Milk And Egg Ingredients
Milk and egg ingredients are components derived from milk and eggs, respectively. Milk ingredients include milk protein, milk fat, and …
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Applewood Smoked Cooked Bacon
Applewood smoked cooked bacon is a cured pork product. Pork belly is treated with salt and other curing agents, then …
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Cooked Organic Chickpeas
Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are legumes native to the Middle East. They are typically cooked before being used …
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Non-gmo Whey Protein Concentrate
Whey protein concentrate (WPC) is a protein-rich powder made from whey, a liquid byproduct of cheese production. It is produced …
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Soy Powder
Soy powder is made from soybeans, a legume native to East Asia. The soybeans are typically roasted and then ground …
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Genoa Salami: Pork
Pork is the culinary name for meat from a domestic pig. It is one of the most commonly consumed meats …
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Battered Chicken
Battered chicken consists of pieces of chicken meat coated in a mixture, often made from flour, eggs, and seasonings. This …
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King Crab
King crab is a type of large crab, most famously the red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus). It is native to …
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Hydrolyzed Soy And Wheat Proteins
Hydrolyzed soy and wheat proteins are made by breaking down soy and wheat proteins into smaller pieces using enzymes or …
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Roasted White Meat Chicken
This is chicken meat that has been cooked by roasting. Roasting involves cooking with dry heat, typically in an oven. …
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Cooked Beef Patty Crumbles
Cooked beef patty crumbles are small pieces of ground beef that have been cooked and crumbled. They are typically made …
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Pork Sirloin Hips Cured With Water
Pork sirloin hips are a cut of pork from the hindquarter. Curing involves treating the meat with salt and other …
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Organic Roasted Almonds
Organic roasted almonds are almonds that have been grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers and then heated to enhance their …
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Alfalfa Protein
Alfalfa protein is a plant-based protein derived from alfalfa plants. The protein is typically extracted from the leaves of the …
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Imitation Bacon
Imitation bacon is a plant-based product designed to mimic the taste, texture, and appearance of real bacon. It is typically …
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Frozen Egg Whites
Frozen egg whites are the liquid part of an egg after the yolk has been removed. They are separated from …
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Duck
Duck refers to the meat obtained from domestic ducks, a type of poultry. It is a common food source globally, …
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Pea Protein Blend
A pea protein blend is made from dried, ground peas. The protein is typically extracted from the peas using water …
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Crab Surimi
Crab surimi is a processed seafood product made from fish, often pollock. The fish is deboned, minced, and washed to …
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Cooked Chicken With Natural Juices
This is chicken meat that has been cooked and then packed with its own natural cooking liquids, or juices. The …
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Salmon Fillets
Salmon fillets are cuts of salmon meat, typically from the loin or tail section. Salmon is a fatty fish found …
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Fava Bean Protein Isolate
Fava bean protein isolate is a plant-based protein derived from fava beans. The beans are processed to remove most of …
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Scrambled Egg Whites
Egg whites are the clear liquid part of an egg, also called albumen. They are primarily made of water and …
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Lamb Casing
Lamb casing is the cleaned and processed intestine of a lamb. It is a natural material used to encase processed …
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Pacific Cod
Pacific cod is a white fish found in the North Pacific Ocean. It is a lean source of protein and …
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Honey Ham Water Added
Honey Ham Water Added is a processed meat product made from pork, typically from the leg of a pig. It …
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Water Soybeans
Soybeans are legumes native to East Asia. Water is used to process soybeans into soy milk, a liquid extracted from …
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Beef Jerky
Beef jerky is a lean meat snack made from strips of beef that have been trimmed of fat, cut into …
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Alaskan Pollock Fillets
Alaskan Pollock is a white fish found in the North Pacific Ocean. It is typically harvested and then processed into …
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Nut Blend
A nut blend is a mixture of different types of nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, cashews, pecans, and others. These …
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Almonds Almonds
Almonds are the edible seeds of the almond tree, native to the Middle East and South Asia. They are typically …
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Other ingredient types
Note:
This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice.
Check the package label; formulations change.