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.
Genoa
Genoa is a type of dry-cured salami, originating from the Liguria region of Italy. It is typically made from pork, …
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Pork Sirloin Hips
Pork sirloin hips are a cut of pork from the upper hind leg, near the loin. It is a lean …
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Cricket Flour
Cricket flour is a protein-rich powder made from dried, ground crickets. The insects are typically raised on farms, then harvested, …
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Swimming Crab Meat
Swimming crab meat comes from several species of crab found in oceans worldwide. The meat is typically cooked, picked from …
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Cooked Chicken White Meat Chicken
Cooked chicken white meat is a protein source made from the breast meat of chickens. It is typically cooked through …
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Grass-fed Ground Beef
Grass-fed ground beef comes from cattle that primarily eat grass and other forage throughout their lives. This differs from conventional …
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Organic Cooked Garbanzo Beans
Garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas, are legumes that grow on the plant Cicer arietinum. They are typically cooked before …
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Smoked Atlantic Salmon
Smoked Atlantic salmon is a type of fish that has been preserved through smoking. Atlantic salmon is a species of …
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Shelled Pistachios
Pistachios are the edible seeds of the *Pistacia vera* tree, native to Central Asia and the Middle East. They are …
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Hydrolyzed Soy And Wheat Gluten Protein
Hydrolyzed soy and wheat gluten protein is made by breaking down soy protein and wheat gluten into smaller pieces called …
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Organic Ground Turkey
Organic ground turkey is made from turkey meat raised according to USDA organic standards. This means the turkeys are fed …
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Precooked Sausage: Pork
Pork sausage is a ground meat product made from pork, seasoned with spices and other flavorings. It is typically cooked …
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Milk Protein Hydrolysate
Milk protein hydrolysate is made by breaking down milk proteins (like whey or casein) into smaller pieces called peptides. This …
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Chicken Patty
A chicken patty is a food product made from ground or chopped chicken, often mixed with binders, seasonings, and sometimes …
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Beef Crumbles
Beef crumbles are small pieces of cooked ground beef. They are typically made from lean ground beef that is seasoned …
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Baked Tofu
Baked tofu is a plant-based protein made from soybeans. The soybeans are cooked, pressed into a firm block, and then …
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Salisbury Steak
Salisbury steak is a dish made from ground beef, often mixed with breadcrumbs, onions, and seasonings. It is typically shaped …
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Cooked Turkey Meat
Cooked turkey meat is poultry meat that has been prepared by heating. It is derived from turkeys, which are large …
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Natural Cooked Italian Sausage
Italian sausage is a type of pork sausage seasoned with fennel or anise, often including other spices like garlic, paprika, …
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Pork And Mechanically Separated Chicken
This ingredient is a mixture of pork and chicken that has been processed to separate the meat from the bones. …
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Sea Bass
Sea bass is a term for many different species of marine fish. They are typically found in temperate and tropical …
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Arrowtooth Flounder
Arrowtooth flounder is a type of flatfish found in the North Pacific Ocean. It is a commercially important species, often …
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Whole Cage-free Eggs
Whole cage-free eggs come from hens raised in open indoor spaces, allowing them to move freely. They are a natural …
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Seasoned Grilled Chicken Breast Strips
Seasoned grilled chicken breast strips are pieces of chicken breast that have been cooked on a grill or grill-like surface …
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Soy And Wheat Gluten Proteins
Soy protein isolate and wheat gluten are concentrated protein sources derived from soybeans and wheat, respectively. They are produced through …
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Cooked White Kidney Beans
White kidney beans are a variety of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) that are white and kidney-shaped. They are a …
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Flounder Fillets
Flounder is a type of flatfish found in both saltwater and freshwater environments. It is a lean white fish with …
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Crawfish Tailmeat
Crawfish tailmeat is the edible muscle from the tail of small, freshwater crustaceans, often called crawfish or crayfish. They are …
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Chicken And Beef: Pork
Pork is the meat of domestic pigs. It is one of the most commonly consumed meats worldwide. Pork can be …
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Organic Chicken White Meat
Organic chicken white meat is the lean meat from the breast of a chicken that has been raised and processed …
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Chicken Breast Fillet Strips With Rib Meat
Chicken breast fillet strips with rib meat are pieces of boneless, skinless chicken meat, primarily from the breast, which may …
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Sausage Made With
Sausage made with is a meat product typically made from ground pork, beef, or poultry, mixed with spices, salt, and …
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Pork Carnitas
Pork carnitas is a traditional Mexican dish made from pork that is slow-cooked until very tender. The pork is typically …
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Breaded Chicken Patty
A breaded chicken patty is a processed food product made from ground or chopped chicken meat that has been shaped …
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Roasted Almonds - Almonds
Almonds are the edible seeds of the almond tree (Prunus dulcis), native to the Middle East and South Asia. They …
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Oreochromis Spp
Tilapia is a common name for many species of freshwater fish belonging to the Cichlidae family. They are native to …
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Mechanically Separated Chicken Meat
Mechanically separated chicken meat (MSC) is a paste-like poultry product. It is made from deboned chicken carcasses, after the prime …
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Cooked Seasoned Beef And Modified Food Starch Product
This ingredient is beef that has been cooked and seasoned. Modified food starch is added to improve its texture and …
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Peanut Butter Centers: Peanuts
Peanuts are legumes that grow underground. They are roasted and ground to create peanut butter, a paste with a rich, …
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Vital Gluten
Vital wheat gluten is the protein found in wheat. It is made by hydrating wheat flour, then processing it to …
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Shrimp And Salt
Shrimp are decapod crustaceans found in marine and freshwater environments worldwide. They are a popular seafood choice, often caught wild …
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Lentil Beans
Lentil beans are small, lens-shaped legumes that grow on the *Lens culinaris* plant. They are a staple food in many …
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Filling: Pepperoni
Pepperoni is a type of salami, a cured sausage made from pork and beef seasoned with paprika or other chili …
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Pork Sausage: Pork
Pork is the meat of a domestic pig. It is one of the most commonly consumed meats worldwide. Pork can …
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Filtered Water And Ground Organic Soybeans
Soy milk is a plant-based beverage made from soybeans and water. The soybeans are typically soaked, ground, and then filtered …
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Sourced From The United Kingdom
This ingredient is a type of pea protein isolate. It is made from dried peas, which are grown in various …
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Fresh Hand-picked Crab Meat
Fresh hand-picked crab meat comes from various species of crab, such as blue crab, Dungeness crab, or king crab. After …
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Anchovy Fillets
Anchovy fillets are small, oily fish, typically from the family Engraulidae. They are usually preserved by salting and then packed …
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Mussel
Mussels are bivalve mollusks, meaning they have a shell divided into two halves. They are found in marine and brackish …
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Wild Pink Salmon
Wild pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) is a species of ray-finned fish native to the Pacific Ocean. It is one of …
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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.