Food Ingredients
Comprehensive information on food ingredients, allergens and food additives
Ponceau 4r
E124
Not animal-derived
Ponceau 4R is a synthetic red azo dye. It is manufactured from coal tar derivatives. It is approved for use …
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Protease
E1101
Proteases are enzymes that break down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids. They can be produced through fermentation by …
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Retinyl palmitate
Animal-derived
Retinyl palmitate is an ester of retinol (vitamin A) and palmitic acid. It is a yellowish, crystalline solid. It is …
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Tricalcium citrate
E333iii
Not animal-derived
Tricalcium citrate is a calcium salt of citric acid. It is produced by the neutralisation of citric acid with a …
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Wheat glucose syrup
Not animal-derived
Glucose syrup is a liquid sweetener made from starch, typically from wheat, corn, or potatoes. It is produced by hydrolysing …
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Almond paste
Not animal-derived
Almond paste is a confection made from ground almonds and sugar, often with added water or syrup. It originates from …
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Chopped hazelnuts
Not animal-derived
Hazelnuts are the edible nuts of the hazel tree (Corylus avellana). They are typically harvested in late summer and autumn. …
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Chromium
Chromium is a trace mineral, meaning the body only needs it in small amounts. It occurs naturally in many foods, …
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Coconut chips
Not animal-derived
Coconut chips are thin slices or flakes of dried coconut flesh. They are produced by slicing mature coconuts and then …
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Coconut flakes
Not animal-derived
Coconut flakes are pieces of dried coconut flesh, typically produced by desiccating shredded or chipped coconut. The coconut palm (Cocos …
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D-biotin
Not animal-derived
D-biotin, also known as vitamin B7 or vitamin H, is a water-soluble vitamin. It occurs naturally in some foods and …
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Halloumi
Animal-derived
Halloumi is a firm, brined, white cheese traditionally made from a mixture of goat's and sheep's milk. It originates from …
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High fructose corn syrup
Not animal-derived
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a liquid sweetener made from corn starch. The starch is broken down into glucose, …
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Hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate
E1442
Not animal-derived
Hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate is a modified starch derived from potato, maize, tapioca, or wheat starch. It is produced by chemically …
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Iron gluconate
E579
Iron gluconate is an organic salt of iron and gluconic acid. It is produced by reacting gluconic acid (often derived …
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Marinade
A marinade is a seasoned liquid, typically containing oil, acid (like vinegar or citrus juice), and flavourings such as herbs …
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Mixed Peppers
Not animal-derived
Mixed peppers are a blend of different varieties of the fruit of plants from the genus *Capsicum*, commonly referred to …
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Sweet Chilli Sauce
Not animal-derived
Sweet chilli sauce is a popular condiment made from a blend of chillies, sugar, vinegar, and often garlic and salt. …
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Tragacanth
E413
Not animal-derived
Tragacanth is a natural gum derived from the dried sap of several species of the Astragalus shrub, native to the …
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Trehalose
Trehalose is a naturally occurring disaccharide, a type of sugar. It is found in various organisms, including fungi, bacteria, and …
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Acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E472
Animal-derived
Acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids are derived from edible fats and oils. They are produced by …
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Autolysed Yeast
Not animal-derived
Autolysed yeast is produced by breaking down yeast cells using their own enzymes. This process releases the natural flavour compounds …
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Bilberry
Not animal-derived
Bilberry, also known as European blueberry, is a small, dark blue fruit native to Northern Europe. It grows on a …
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Black carrot extract
Not animal-derived
Black carrot extract is a natural colouring derived from the dark purple varieties of the Daucus carota plant. The vibrant …
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Candy sugar
Not animal-derived
Candy sugar is a type of sugar, typically granulated sucrose, that has been crystallised. It is made by heating sugar …
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Canola
Not animal-derived
Canola oil is a vegetable oil derived from the seeds of the rapeseed plant. The name 'canola' was developed in …
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Cayenne Chilli Powder
Not animal-derived
Cayenne chilli powder is a spice made from ground, dried pods of certain cultivars of the Capsicum annuum plant. It …
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Cherry purée
Not animal-derived
Cherry purée is made from whole cherries, which are typically washed, pitted, and then processed into a smooth pulp. It …
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Com
Not animal-derived
Com is a grain, specifically maize, grown as a cereal crop. It is a staple food in many parts of …
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Durum wheat flour
Not animal-derived
Durum wheat flour is a coarse flour made from durum wheat, a hard variety of wheat. It is milled from …
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Flour blend
Not animal-derived
A flour blend is a mixture of different types of flour, often combined to achieve specific baking properties. These blends …
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Garlic salt
Not animal-derived
Garlic salt is a culinary seasoning made from dried, ground garlic cloves mixed with salt. It is produced by dehydrating …
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Ground vanilla beans
Not animal-derived
Ground vanilla beans are made from the dried, cured seed pods of the vanilla orchid, which is native to Mexico …
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Menaquinone
Menaquinone is a group of fat-soluble compounds, also known as vitamin K2. It is naturally produced by bacteria in the …
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Millet flour
Not animal-derived
Millet flour is milled from millet, a group of small-seeded grasses cultivated for grain. It is a staple food in …
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Mushroom Stock
Not animal-derived
Mushroom stock is a savoury liquid made by simmering mushrooms, often with vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery, and herbs. …
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Pine Kernels
Not animal-derived
Pine kernels are the edible seeds of pine trees, most commonly the stone pine (Pinus pinea). They are harvested from …
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Sodium Bicarbonate
Not animal-derived
Sodium bicarbonate is a white crystalline powder, a salt of carbonic acid. It occurs naturally in mineral deposits and can …
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Spring Greens
Not animal-derived
Spring greens are a type of cabbage, specifically the young leaves of the plant Brassica oleracea var. capitata. They are …
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Textured pea protein
Not animal-derived
Textured pea protein (TPP) is a plant-based protein concentrate derived from yellow split peas. It is produced by cooking, extruding, …
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Whole grain oat flakes
Not animal-derived
Whole grain oat flakes are produced from whole oats that have been dehulled, cleaned, and then rolled flat. This process …
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Baby spinach
Not animal-derived
Baby spinach refers to young, tender spinach leaves harvested before they reach full maturity. It is a leafy green vegetable, …
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Bitter orange
Not animal-derived
Bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) is a citrus fruit native to Southeast Asia, now cultivated worldwide. Its peel and juice are …
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Burnt Sugar
Burnt sugar, also known as caramel colour, is produced by heating sugar (typically sucrose or glucose syrup) under controlled conditions. …
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Clotted cream
Animal-derived
Clotted cream is a thick, rich cream made by heating unpasteurised cow's milk and then leaving it to stand for …
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Cognac
Animal-derived
Cognac is a type of brandy, a spirit produced in the Cognac region of France. It is made from fermented …
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Durum wheat semolina pasta
Not animal-derived
Durum wheat semolina is a coarse flour made from durum wheat, a hard variety of wheat. It is produced by …
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Epices Moulues
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Hydrolysed Proteins
Hydrolysed proteins are proteins that have been broken down into smaller chains of amino acids through a process called hydrolysis. …
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Jackfruit
Not animal-derived
Jackfruit is a large, tropical fruit native to South Asia. It grows on trees and has a spiky green exterior, …
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