Food Ingredients
Comprehensive information on food ingredients, allergens and food additives
Lipase
E1104
Lipases are a group of enzymes that help break down fats. They are naturally produced by the body, particularly in …
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Mannitol
E421
Not animal-derived
Mannitol is a sugar alcohol, a type of carbohydrate. It occurs naturally in some plants, such as fruits and fungi, …
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Mincemeat
Animal-derived
Mincemeat is a mixture of dried fruits, sugar, suet, spices, and sometimes alcohol, traditionally used as a filling for mince …
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Natural garlic flavouring
Natural garlic flavouring is derived from garlic, a bulbous plant in the Allium family. It is produced through processes such …
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Paprika or bell pepper
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Rock salt
Not animal-derived
Rock salt is a coarse-grained, unrefined salt, typically mined from underground deposits. It is essentially sodium chloride (NaCl), often containing …
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Snow pea
Not animal-derived
Snow peas are a variety of pea eaten whole, pod and all. They are native to the Middle East and …
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Soft cheese
Animal-derived
Soft cheese is a fresh cheese made from milk, often cow's milk, that has not been aged. It is produced …
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Thai basil
Not animal-derived
Thai basil (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora) is a variety of basil native to Southeast Asia. It has a distinct anise-like …
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Yeast Vitamin D Yeast
Not animal-derived
Yeast is a single-celled microorganism, a type of fungus. It is commonly grown on sugar-rich media, such as molasses. For …
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Adzuki bean
Not animal-derived
Adzuki beans are small, red beans native to East Asia, particularly China and Japan. They have a slightly sweet, nutty …
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Chestnut
Not animal-derived
Chestnuts are the edible nuts of deciduous trees belonging to the genus Castanea. They are typically harvested in autumn and …
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Folate
Not animal-derived
Folate is the naturally occurring form of vitamin B9, found in many leafy green vegetables, fruits, and legumes. It is …
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Grapefruit
Not animal-derived
Grapefruit is a large, round citrus fruit with a yellow or pinkish-red flesh and a tart, slightly bitter taste. It …
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Lemon puree
Not animal-derived
Lemon puree is made from whole lemons, typically including the juice, pulp, and sometimes zest. The lemons are processed to …
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Roast Chicken Stock
Animal-derived
Roast chicken stock is a liquid base made by simmering roasted chicken bones, meat, and vegetables such as carrots, onions, …
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Rose hip
Not animal-derived
Rose hip is the fruit of the rose plant, typically a deep red or orange colour. It is harvested after …
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Semolina
Not animal-derived
Semolina is a coarse flour made from durum wheat, a hard variety of wheat. It is produced by milling the …
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Small white onions
Not animal-derived
Small white onions are a variety of onion (Allium cepa) known for their small size and mild flavour. They are …
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Sodium caseinate
Animal-derived
Sodium caseinate is a protein derived from milk. It is produced by treating casein, the main protein found in milk, …
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Sodium tripolyphosphate
E452vi
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Sushi rice
Not animal-derived
Sushi rice is a short-grain Japonica variety of rice, typically seasoned with a mixture of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. …
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Waxy maize starch
Not animal-derived
Waxy maize starch is a modified starch derived from maize (corn). The 'waxy' refers to the high proportion of amylopectin, …
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Wheat malt
Not animal-derived
Wheat malt is a type of malt made from wheat grains. The grains are germinated and then dried, a process …
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Wild garlic
Not animal-derived
Wild garlic, also known as ramsons, is a perennial herbaceous bulbiferous plant native to temperate parts of Europe and Asia. …
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Yellow Mustard Flour
Not animal-derived
Yellow mustard flour is made from ground yellow mustard seeds. The seeds are typically cleaned, dehulled, and then milled into …
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Capsicum annuum
Not animal-derived
Capsicum annuum is the scientific name for a species of chilli pepper. Originating in the Americas, these peppers are now …
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Carrot juice from concentrate
Not animal-derived
Carrot juice from concentrate is made from carrots that have had most of their water content removed. The concentrated juice …
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Chlorophylls and Chlorophyllins
E140
Not animal-derived
Chlorophylls and chlorophyllins are natural green pigments found in plants, responsible for photosynthesis. They are extracted from plant sources like …
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Clarified butter
Animal-derived
Clarified butter, also known as ghee, is butter that has had its water and milk solids removed. This process involves …
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Coffee powder
Not animal-derived
Coffee powder is made from roasted coffee beans that have been ground into a fine powder. The roasting process develops …
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Cream cheese
Animal-derived
Cream cheese is a soft, mild-tasting fresh cheese. It is made from milk and cream, which are pasteurised and then …
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Dried cep
Not animal-derived
Dried cep, also known as porcini mushrooms, are the dried fruiting bodies of the *Boletus edulis* fungus. They are typically …
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Flat Leaf Parsley
Not animal-derived
Flat leaf parsley, also known as Italian parsley, is a herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a fresh, …
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Grape juice from concentrate
Not animal-derived
Grape juice from concentrate is made by removing water from grape juice to create a more concentrated form. This concentrate …
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Mirin Rice Wine
Not animal-derived
Mirin is a traditional Japanese rice wine. It is made by fermenting glutinous rice, rice koji (a mould culture), and …
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Pak choi
Not animal-derived
Pak choi, also known as bok choy, is a type of Chinese cabbage. It is a leafy green vegetable with …
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Pear puree
Not animal-derived
Pear puree is made from pears that have been processed to create a smooth, liquid or semi-liquid consistency. The fruit …
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Pork shoulder
Animal-derived
Pork shoulder, also known as pork butt or pork collar, is a cut of meat from the upper part of …
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Refined olive oil
Not animal-derived
Refined olive oil is a vegetable oil derived from the fruit of the olive tree. It is produced by processing …
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Rice semolina
Not animal-derived
Rice semolina is a coarse flour made from durum wheat, milled into small granules. It is a key ingredient in …
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Rubbed Parsley
Not animal-derived
Rubbed parsley is dried parsley leaves that have been crumbled or broken into smaller pieces. Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a …
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Salt and vinegar flavour
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Tortilla
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Barn eggs
Animal-derived
Barn eggs are laid by hens kept in a barn environment, which allows them to roam freely indoors. They are …
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Black cherry
Not animal-derived
Black cherries are a variety of the stone fruit Prunus avium, known for their deep red to black skin and …
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Butylated hydroxytoluene
E321
Not animal-derived
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is a synthetic antioxidant. It is typically produced through a chemical reaction involving p-cresol and isobutylene.
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Cellulase
Not animal-derived
Cellulase is an enzyme that breaks down cellulose, a complex carbohydrate found in plant cell walls. It is typically produced …
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Copper gluconate
Not animal-derived
Copper gluconate is an organic salt of copper, derived from gluconic acid. It is produced by reacting copper with gluconic …
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Corn dextrose
Not animal-derived
Corn dextrose is a simple sugar derived from corn starch. It is produced through the enzymatic or acid hydrolysis of …
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