Food Ingredients
Comprehensive information on food ingredients, allergens and food additives
Taurine
Not animal-derived
Taurine is an amino sulfonic acid, meaning it contains a sulfur atom. It is found naturally in the human body …
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Skimmed yogurt
Animal-derived
Skimmed yogurt is a dairy product made by fermenting skimmed milk with live bacterial cultures, typically Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus …
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White and yellow beeswax
E901
Animal-derived
Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honey bees (Apis mellifera) in their hives. It is secreted by worker bees …
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Anchovy
Animal-derived
Anchovies are small, oily fish belonging to the Engraulidae family. They are typically caught in the wild, often from the …
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Quinoa
Not animal-derived
Quinoa (pronounced 'keen-wah') is a flowering plant in the amaranth family, grown for its edible seeds. Native to the Andean …
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Chopped tomato
Not animal-derived
Chopped tomatoes are pieces of ripe tomatoes that have been processed and packaged. They are typically made from whole tomatoes …
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Dried tomatoes
Not animal-derived
Dried tomatoes are tomatoes that have had most of their water content removed, either through sun-drying or the use of …
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Apricot
Not animal-derived
Apricots are stone fruits, typically round and yellow-orange, with a slightly fuzzy skin. They grow on trees (Prunus armeniaca) and …
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Erythritol
E968
Not animal-derived
Erythritol is a sugar alcohol used as a low-calorie sweetener. It occurs naturally in some fruits and fermented foods. Industrially, …
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Garam masala
Not animal-derived
Garam masala is a blend of ground spices originating from India. The exact composition varies by region and family, but …
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L(+)-tartaric acid
E334
Animal-derived
L(+)-tartaric acid is a naturally occurring organic acid found in many fruits, most notably grapes. It is typically produced commercially …
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Spring water
Not animal-derived
Spring water is naturally sourced water that emerges from an underground formation from which it flows to the surface. It …
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Tamarind paste
Not animal-derived
Tamarind paste is made from the fruit of the tamarind tree (Tamarindus indica), which is native to tropical Africa but …
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Tripotassium citrate
E332ii
Not animal-derived
Tripotassium citrate is the potassium salt of citric acid. It is produced by neutralising citric acid with a potassium source, …
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Oligofructose
Not animal-derived
Oligofructose is a type of soluble dietary fibre. It is produced commercially from chicory root or other plant sources through …
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Edamame
Not animal-derived
Edamame are immature soybeans, typically harvested before they ripen fully. They are native to East Asia and are commonly consumed …
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Icing sugar
Not animal-derived
Icing sugar, also known as powdered sugar or confectioners' sugar, is a finely ground granulated sugar. It is made by …
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Puffed rice
Not animal-derived
Puffed rice is a breakfast cereal made by heating rice grains under high pressure, causing them to expand and become …
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Galangal
Not animal-derived
Galangal is a rhizome, similar in appearance to ginger, belonging to the Zingiberaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, …
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Butternut squash
Not animal-derived
Butternut squash is a cultivar of winter squash, a large, bulbous gourd native to North America. It has a hard, …
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Pepper extract
Not animal-derived
Pepper extract is a concentrated flavouring derived from black pepper (Piper nigrum) or other pepper species. It is produced by …
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Roasted peanuts
Not animal-derived
Peanuts are legumes, grown underground in pods. Roasting peanuts involves heating them, typically in an oven or a roaster, to …
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Lime
Not animal-derived
Limes are tart, acidic citrus fruits, typically round and green, originating from Southeast Asia. They are widely cultivated in tropical …
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Chia seed
Not animal-derived
Chia seeds are the tiny seeds of the Salvia hispanica plant, a member of the mint family, native to Mexico …
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Cooked rice
Not animal-derived
Cooked rice is rice that has been prepared by boiling or steaming. It is a staple food in many cultures, …
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Malted Wheat Flakes
Not animal-derived
Malted wheat flakes are made from whole wheat grains that have been germinated (malted) and then flaked. Malting involves steeping …
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Carbon dioxide
E290
Not animal-derived
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a naturally occurring gas that is colourless and odourless. It is produced during respiration, fermentation, and …
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Dried apricots
Not animal-derived
Dried apricots are apricots that have had most of their water content removed, either through sun-drying or the use of …
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Powdered egg white
Animal-derived
Powdered egg white is dried egg white, often produced by spray-drying or freeze-drying. It is a concentrated source of egg …
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Wine vinegar
Not animal-derived
Wine vinegar is produced by the secondary fermentation of wine, where alcohol is converted to acetic acid by acetic acid …
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Extra mature cheddar
Animal-derived
Extra mature cheddar is a hard, pale yellow cheese made from cow's milk. It is produced in the UK and …
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Tricalcium phosphate
E341iii
Tricalcium phosphate is a calcium salt of phosphoric acid. It is a white powder that can be sourced from mineral …
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Calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate
E385
Not animal-derived
Calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate is a synthetic chelating agent. It is produced through a chemical process involving ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and calcium …
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Sweetened condensed skimmed milk
Animal-derived
Sweetened condensed skimmed milk is made by removing water from skimmed cow's milk and adding sugar. The process concentrates the …
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White chocolate
Animal-derived
White chocolate is a confectionery product made from cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids. Unlike dark or milk chocolate, it …
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Pasteurised Free Range Egg Yolk
Animal-derived
Pasteurised free-range egg yolk is the yellow, fatty part of an egg laid by hens that have access to the …
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Romaine lettuce
Not animal-derived
Romaine lettuce, also known as cos lettuce, is a variety of lettuce that grows in a tall head of long, …
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Fat
Fat is a macronutrient essential for energy, nutrient absorption, and cell function. It is found naturally in animal and plant …
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Shea oil
Not animal-derived
Shea oil is a vegetable fat extracted from the nuts of the shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa), native to West Africa. …
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Vanilla flavouring
Vanilla flavouring is a substance used to impart a vanilla taste to foods and drinks. It can be derived from …
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Basmati rice
Not animal-derived
Basmati rice is a long-grain variety of rice, known for its distinct aroma and flavour. It is primarily grown in …
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Instant coffee
Not animal-derived
Instant coffee is coffee that has been brewed and then dehydrated, either by freeze-drying or spray-drying, to produce soluble coffee …
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Lovage
Not animal-derived
Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a strong, celery-like flavour and aroma, …
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Tomato sauce
Not animal-derived
Tomato sauce is a sauce made from tomatoes, often with added herbs, spices, and other flavourings. It is typically made …
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Yogurt powder
Animal-derived
Yogurt powder is produced by drying liquid yogurt. This process removes most of the water content, resulting in a concentrated …
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Peach
Not animal-derived
The peach (Prunus persica) is a deciduous tree native to the region of Northwest China, between the Tarim Basin and …
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Steviol glycosides from Stevia
E960a
Not animal-derived
Steviol glycosides are natural compounds extracted from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant. The extraction process typically involves water …
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Fat reduced cocoa
Not animal-derived
Fat-reduced cocoa, also known as cocoa powder, is made from cocoa beans that have had a significant portion of their …
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Cherry tomato
Not animal-derived
Cherry tomatoes are small, round varieties of the tomato fruit, typically measuring 1-2 inches in diameter. They are the same …
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Pistachio nuts
Not animal-derived
Pistachio nuts are the edible seeds of the *Pistacia vera* tree, native to Central Asia and the Middle East. The …
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