Food Ingredients
Comprehensive information on food ingredients, allergens and food additives
Pork protein
Animal-derived
Pork protein is derived from pork, the meat of a domestic pig. It is typically obtained by processing pork to …
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Protein From Whey
Animal-derived
Whey protein is a protein-rich by-product of cheese and casein production, derived from milk. It is typically processed by separating …
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Red lentil flour
Not animal-derived
Red lentil flour is made from dried red lentils that have been milled into a fine powder. Red lentils are …
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Sodium Propionate
E281
Not animal-derived
Sodium propionate is the sodium salt of propionic acid, a naturally occurring organic acid. It is typically produced industrially by …
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Vintage cheddar
Animal-derived
Vintage cheddar is a hard, mature cheese made from cow's milk, typically aged for 12 months or longer. This extended …
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Wheat dextrose
Not animal-derived
Dextrose is a simple sugar, a form of glucose. It is typically derived from starch, commonly from wheat or corn, …
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Whey Derivatives
Animal-derived
Whey derivatives are a group of ingredients produced from whey, a liquid byproduct of cheesemaking. The whey is processed to …
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Cauliflower florets
Not animal-derived
Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable, a cultivar of Brassica oleracea. It is typically grown for its edible white, dense flower …
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Chicken skin
Animal-derived
Chicken skin is the outer layer of skin from a chicken. It is typically removed from the meat before cooking …
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Chocolate coating
Animal-derived
Chocolate coating is a confectionary made from cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and sugar. It can also contain emulsifiers like lecithin …
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Condiment
Condiments are flavouring substances added to food to enhance its taste. They can be savoury or sweet and are often …
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Crisped Cereal
Not animal-derived
Crisped cereal is a food ingredient made from grains, typically rice or wheat, that have been puffed or toasted to …
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Animal-derived
Crustaceans are a large group of arthropods, including crabs, lobsters, shrimp, and prawns. They are typically found in marine and …
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Guarana seed extract
Not animal-derived
Guarana seed extract is derived from the seeds of the guarana plant (Paullinia cupana), a shrub native to the Amazon …
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Himalayan Salt
Not animal-derived
Himalayan salt is a type of rock salt, typically pink in colour, mined from the Punjab region of Pakistan. It …
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Lovage root
Not animal-derived
Lovage root is the dried and ground root of the lovage plant (Levisticum officinale), a perennial herb native to the …
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Natural strawberry flavouring
Natural strawberry flavouring is derived from natural sources, typically fruits, plants, or other natural materials. It is created through physical, …
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Sauce
Sauce is a liquid, cream, or semi-solid food served on or used in preparing other foods. It is typically made …
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Spices
Not animal-derived
Spices are dried seeds, fruits, roots, barks, or vegetative substances primarily used for flavouring, colouring, or preserving food. They are …
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White Chocolate Chunks
Animal-derived
White chocolate chunks are pieces of white chocolate, which is made from cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids. Unlike dark …
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Animal-based rennet
Animal-derived
Animal-based rennet is a complex mixture of enzymes, primarily chymosin and pepsin. It is traditionally sourced from the fourth stomach …
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Apple pieces
Not animal-derived
Apple pieces are dried or freeze-dried pieces of the fruit of the apple tree (Malus domestica). They are prepared by …
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Artichoke
Not animal-derived
The globe artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus) is a large, thistle-like plant. The edible part is the flower bud, harvested …
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Biscuit pieces
Animal-derived
Biscuit pieces are small, broken fragments of biscuits. They are typically made from flour, sugar, fat, and flavourings, baked and …
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Black rice
Not animal-derived
Black rice, also known as forbidden rice, is a variety of rice (Oryza sativa L.) that has a dark, purplish-black …
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Calcium hydroxide
E526
Not animal-derived
Calcium hydroxide is an inorganic compound, a white powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is produced by reacting …
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Carbohydrate
Carbohydrates are a macronutrient found in many foods, including grains, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. They are the body's primary …
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Celery powder
Not animal-derived
Celery powder is made from dried celery stalks and leaves, which are ground into a fine powder. It is used …
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Chicory extract
Not animal-derived
Chicory extract is derived from the roasted root of the chicory plant (Cichorium intybus). The root is typically roasted and …
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Chilli Paste
Not animal-derived
Chilli paste is a condiment made from ground or puréed chillies, often blended with other ingredients like garlic, vinegar, salt, …
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Chilli Sauce
Not animal-derived
Chilli sauce is a condiment made primarily from ground or chopped chilli peppers, vinegar, and salt. Other ingredients such as …
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Elemental iron
Not animal-derived
Elemental iron is pure iron in its metallic form. It is often produced by reducing iron oxides, or through electrolysis. …
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Fumaric acid
E297
Not animal-derived
Fumaric acid is a naturally occurring organic compound found in some fruits, such as fumitory. Industrially, it is typically produced …
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Gouda
Animal-derived
Gouda is a Dutch semi-hard cheese made from cow's milk. It is a popular cheese worldwide, known for its mild, …
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Ground Hazelnuts
Not animal-derived
Ground hazelnuts are made from whole hazelnuts that have been milled or ground into a coarse or fine powder. Hazelnuts …
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Hydrolyzed wheat protein
Not animal-derived
Hydrolyzed wheat protein is made by breaking down wheat protein into smaller peptides and amino acids through enzymatic or acid …
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Iron Niacin
Not animal-derived
Iron niacin, also known as niacinamide or nicotinamide, is a form of vitamin B3. It is synthesised industrially, often from …
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Kaffir lime peel
Not animal-derived
Kaffir lime peel comes from the leaves and fruit of the Kaffir lime tree, a citrus fruit native to Southeast …
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Macaroni
Not animal-derived
Macaroni is a type of dry pasta shaped like narrow tubes. It is typically made from durum wheat semolina, which …
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Natamycin
E235
Not animal-derived
Natamycin is a naturally occurring antifungal compound produced by the bacterium *Streptomyces natalensis*. It is typically produced through fermentation processes.
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Oyster mushroom
Not animal-derived
Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) are a group of edible fungi native to temperate and subtropical climates worldwide. They grow naturally …
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Parsley root
Not animal-derived
Parsley root is the taproot of the parsley plant (Petroselinum crispum), a biennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It …
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Pink peppercorn
Not animal-derived
Pink peppercorns are the dried berries of the *Schinus terebinthifolius* tree, native to South America. Despite the name, they are …
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Rice flakes
Not animal-derived
Rice flakes are thin, flat pieces of rice that have been steamed, rolled, and dried. They are made from milled …
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Scottish salmon
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Soy milk
Not animal-derived
Soy milk is a plant-based drink made from soybeans, water, and sometimes flavourings or sweeteners. The soybeans are soaked, ground …
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Szechuan Pepper
Not animal-derived
Szechuan pepper is the dried berry of a prickly ash tree native to China. It is not a true pepper …
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Tomato Ketchup
Not animal-derived
Tomato ketchup is a sauce made primarily from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices. The tomatoes are typically cooked down, blended, …
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Vanillin flavour
Not animal-derived
Vanillin is the primary flavour compound found in vanilla beans. It can be produced synthetically from sources such as lignin …
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Virgin olive oil
Not animal-derived
Virgin olive oil is the oil obtained from the fruit of the olive tree (Olea europaea L.) solely by mechanical …
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