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.
Meringue Powder
Meringue powder is a dried mixture that mimics the properties of raw egg whites. It typically contains corn syrup solids, …
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Organic Pork
Organic pork is meat from pigs raised according to USDA organic standards. These standards require pigs to be fed organic …
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Organic Protein Blend
An Organic Protein Blend is a mixture of various protein sources, often derived from plants like peas, rice, hemp, or …
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Vegan Sources
Vegan sources are ingredients used to replace animal-derived products in food. They can be derived from plants (like soy, pea, …
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Peanut Soy
Peanut soy is a food ingredient made from a combination of peanuts and soybeans. The specific processing can vary, but …
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Roasted & Salted 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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Cysteine
Cysteine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning the body can make it. It is found naturally in protein-rich foods like …
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Imitation Crabmeat
Imitation crabmeat is a processed seafood product made to resemble crab meat. It is typically made from surimi, a paste …
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Farm Raised Shrimp
Farm-raised shrimp are aquatic invertebrates raised in controlled environments, such as ponds or tanks, for commercial food production. They are …
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Cage-free Whole Eggs
Whole eggs come from chickens and are a common food ingredient. The term 'cage-free' means the hens that laid the …
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Pork Liver
Pork liver is the liver from a domestic pig. It is a nutrient-rich organ meat. It is often cooked and …
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Cooked White Chicken
Cooked white chicken refers to chicken breast meat that has been heated to a safe internal temperature. It is typically …
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Egg Solids
Egg solids are dried whole eggs, egg yolks, or egg whites. They are made by removing the water from eggs, …
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Almond Protein
Almond protein is derived from almonds, which are tree nuts. It is typically produced by removing the fat from ground …
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Blackeye Peas
Blackeye peas are a variety of cowpea, a type of legume. They are native to Africa and are now grown …
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Collagen
Collagen is a protein found naturally in the body, primarily in connective tissues like skin, bones, and tendons. It is …
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Prebrowned In Vegetable Oil
This ingredient refers to meat, typically poultry or beef, that has been partially cooked and browned before being packaged. It …
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Pork Meat
Pork meat is the common name for the meat of domestic pigs. It is one of the most widely consumed …
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Soy Nuts
Soy nuts are whole soybeans that have been roasted or baked until they are crunchy. They are made from soybeans, …
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Organic Pumpkin Seed Protein
Organic pumpkin seed protein is a plant-based protein powder made from ground organic pumpkin seeds. The seeds are typically pressed …
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Soybean Flour
Soybean flour is made from ground soybeans. It is a source of protein and fiber. It can be made from …
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Soy Protein And Wheat Gluten
Soy protein is made from soybeans, which are ground into a powder. Wheat gluten is the protein found in wheat, …
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Cooked Ground Beef
Cooked ground beef is beef that has been ground and then heated until it reaches a safe internal temperature. It …
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Raw Cashews
Raw cashews are the edible seeds of the cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale), native to Brazil. After harvesting, the cashew nut …
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In Beef Collagen Casing
Beef collagen casing is made from the collagen found in the connective tissues of cattle. The collagen is processed and …
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Egg Extender
Egg extender is a food ingredient designed to replace some or all of the whole eggs in a recipe. It …
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Mahi Mahi
Mahi mahi is a large, firm-fleshed saltwater fish found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide. It is a popular food …
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Fermented Wheat Protein
Fermented wheat protein is made by breaking down wheat protein using microorganisms like yeast or bacteria. This process can change …
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Catfish
Catfish are freshwater fish found in rivers and lakes worldwide. In the US, they are commonly farmed. They are typically …
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Cage-free Egg Yolks
Egg yolks are the yellow, nutrient-rich part of an egg. They are separated from the egg white and come from …
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Protein Grain Blend
A Protein Grain Blend is a mixture of various grains and protein sources. These ingredients are often processed to enhance …
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Organic Lentils
Lentils are small, lens-shaped legumes that grow on a bushy plant. They are a good source of protein and fiber. …
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Organic Whey Protein Concentrate
Organic whey protein concentrate is a protein-rich powder derived from whey, a byproduct of cheese production. It is made by …
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Cooked Sausage
Cooked sausage is a food product made from ground meat, often pork, beef, or poultry, mixed with spices, herbs, and …
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Partially Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Isolate
Partially hydrolyzed whey protein isolate is a protein source derived from milk. It is made by breaking down whey protein …
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Non-gmo Soy Protein Isolate
Soy protein isolate is a highly purified form of soy protein, with most of the fat and carbohydrates removed. It …
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Soy-derived
Soy-derived ingredients come from soybeans, a legume native to East Asia. They are processed to create various food components like …
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Swai
Swai is a type of catfish, a freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia, primarily the Mekong River basin. It is …
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Veal
Veal is the meat from young cattle, typically calves that are a few weeks to several months old. It is …
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Beef And Natural Flavorings
This ingredient is beef that has been processed and combined with natural flavorings. Natural flavorings are derived from natural sources …
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Prosciutto
Prosciutto is a dry-cured ham, typically made from pork. It is seasoned with salt and other spices, then air-dried for …
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Smoked Salmon
Smoked salmon is salmon that has been cured and then dried or cooked with smoke. It is typically made from …
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Dry Egg Whites
Dry egg whites are the liquid egg whites that have been dehydrated. They are made by separating egg whites from …
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Fresh Ham
Fresh ham is the cut of meat from the hind leg of a domestic pig. It is typically cured with …
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Seasoned Beef
Seasoned beef is a food product made from beef that has been enhanced with seasonings. The beef can be in …
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Textured Pea Protein
Textured pea protein (TPP) is a plant-based protein derived from yellow split peas. The peas are processed to remove their …
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Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Isolate
Hydrolyzed whey protein isolate is a highly purified form of whey protein, a byproduct of cheese production. It is made …
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Liquid Egg Whites
Liquid egg whites are the clear, viscous part of an egg, separated from the yolk. They are primarily composed of …
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Proto Whey Protein Blend
Proto Whey Protein Blend is a proprietary blend of whey proteins, including partially hydrolyzed whey protein isolate and whey peptides. …
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Powdered Chicken
Powdered chicken is dried chicken meat that has been ground into a powder. It is made by dehydrating cooked chicken, …
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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.