Food Ingredients
Comprehensive information on food ingredients, allergens and food additives
Acidifiant
Not animal-derived
Acidulants are substances that increase the acidity of food. They are often naturally occurring organic acids, such as citric acid …
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Arborio rice
Not animal-derived
Arborio rice is a short-grain Italian rice variety, named after the town of Arborio in Piedmont. It is known for …
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Blossom Honey
Animal-derived
Blossom honey is a natural sweetener produced by honey bees from the nectar of flowers. The specific floral source influences …
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Bourbon vanilla beans
Not animal-derived
Bourbon vanilla beans are the dried seed pods of the vanilla orchid, primarily grown on the island of Madagascar (formerly …
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British Outdoor Bred Pork
Animal-derived
British Outdoor Bred Pork refers to pork from pigs raised outdoors or in partially slatted housing, allowing them more space …
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Calcium oxide
E529
Not animal-derived
Calcium oxide is a white, powdery solid compound of calcium and oxygen. It is produced by heating calcium carbonate (like …
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Cane sugar syrup
Not animal-derived
Cane sugar syrup is a liquid sweetener made from the juice of sugar cane. The juice is boiled to concentrate …
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Caramel filling
Animal-derived
Caramel filling is a sweet, viscous confection made primarily from sugar, butter, and cream. The sugar is heated until it …
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Cassava
Not animal-derived
Cassava is a starchy root vegetable native to South America, also known as yuca or manioc. It is a staple …
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Cheese sauce
Animal-derived
Cheese sauce is a creamy sauce made from cheese, often combined with milk, butter, and flour to create a béchamel …
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Cooked potato
Not animal-derived
Cooked potato is a staple food made from the potato tuber, which is a starchy root vegetable native to South …
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Corn dextrin
Not animal-derived
Corn dextrin is a soluble fibre derived from corn starch. It is produced by the partial hydrolysis of starch, a …
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Dried lovage
Not animal-derived
Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is a perennial herb in the Apiaceae family, related to parsley and celery. It has a strong, …
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Erythorbic acid
E315
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Fermented rice
Not animal-derived
Fermented rice is produced by fermenting cooked rice with specific microorganisms, such as yeast or mould. This process can alter …
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Flakes
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Galacto-oligosaccharides
Animal-derived
Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) are a type of carbohydrate, specifically a prebiotic fibre. They are typically produced commercially from lactose, a sugar …
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Grains
Not animal-derived
Grains are the seeds of cereal grasses, such as wheat, barley, oats, and rice. They are a staple food source …
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Hydrogenated vegetable fat
Not animal-derived
Hydrogenated vegetable fat is a type of fat produced by adding hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils through a process called …
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Light cream
Animal-derived
Light cream is a dairy product made from milk. It is the fatty layer skimmed from the top of milk …
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Lion S Mane
Not animal-derived
Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) is a type of mushroom native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It is known for …
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Liquid whole free range egg
Animal-derived
Liquid whole egg is the liquid contents of a hen's egg, separated from the shell. It typically includes both the …
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Liquorice powder
Not animal-derived
Liquorice powder is derived from the dried roots of the liquorice plant (Glycyrrhiza glabra). The roots are cleaned, dried, and …
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Manganese
Not animal-derived
Manganese is a naturally occurring mineral found in the earth's crust, soil, and water. It is also present in many …
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Melon
Not animal-derived
Melons are large, round or oval fruits belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, which also includes cucumbers and squash. They are …
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Menthol
Not animal-derived
Menthol is a compound that occurs naturally in mint plants, such as peppermint and spearmint. It is responsible for the …
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Mixed cheese
Animal-derived
Mixed cheese is a blend of two or more types of cheese, often chosen to achieve a specific flavour profile, …
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Mixed Grains
Not animal-derived
Mixed grains refers to a blend of different cereal grains, such as wheat, barley, oats, rye, and sometimes ancient grains …
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Molybdenum
Not animal-derived
Molybdenum is a trace mineral that is essential for human health. It is naturally found in many foods, including legumes, …
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Monoand Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids are a mixture of mono- and diglycerides, which are derived from fats and oils. …
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Müesli
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Natural onion flavouring
Natural onion flavouring is derived from onions through processes like extraction or distillation. It captures the characteristic taste and aroma …
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Sauteed Onion
Not animal-derived
Onions are pungent bulbous vegetables, commonly grown worldwide. Sautéing involves cooking them in a small amount of fat over medium …
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Sencha
Not animal-derived
Sencha is a type of Japanese green tea, produced by steaming the leaves to prevent oxidation, then rolling and drying …
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Shorea robusta seed oil
Not animal-derived
Shorea robusta seed oil, also known as sal butter or dhupa butter, is a vegetable fat extracted from the seeds …
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Sodium bisulphite
E222
Not animal-derived
Sodium bisulphite is an inorganic salt, a chemical compound of sodium and bisulphite. It is typically produced by passing sulphur …
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Sour cherry juice
Not animal-derived
Sour cherry juice is the liquid extracted from sour cherries (Prunus cerasus). The cherries are typically pressed to release their …
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Soyabeans
Not animal-derived
Soyabeans are legumes native to East Asia, widely cultivated for their edible beans. The beans are typically harvested when mature …
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Squeezed orange juice
Not animal-derived
Squeezed orange juice is the liquid extracted from fresh oranges. It is produced by mechanically pressing or reaming the fruit …
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Strawberry juice
Not animal-derived
Strawberry juice is the liquid extracted from strawberries. It is made by crushing or pressing ripe strawberries to release their …
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Sucrose acetate isobutyrate
E444
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Summer savory
Not animal-derived
Summer savory (Satureja hortensis) is an aromatic herb native to the Mediterranean region and southern Europe. It has a pungent, …
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Sunflower protein
Not animal-derived
Sunflower protein is derived from sunflower seeds. The seeds are typically dehulled, pressed to remove oil, and then the remaining …
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Tapioca maltodextrin
Not animal-derived
Tapioca maltodextrin is a type of carbohydrate derived from tapioca starch, which comes from the cassava root. It is produced …
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Tapioca syrup
Not animal-derived
Tapioca syrup is a liquid sweetener derived from the starch of the cassava root. The starch is broken down through …
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Venison
Animal-derived
Venison is the meat of deer. It is a lean, dark red meat that is often considered a game meat. …
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White Miso Paste
Not animal-derived
White miso paste, or 'shiro miso', is a traditional Japanese seasoning made from fermented soybeans, rice, and salt. The rice …
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Yeast extract aroma
Not animal-derived
Yeast extract is a concentrated flavouring derived from yeast, typically Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The yeast cells are broken down, and their …
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Alaskan Pollock fillet
Animal-derived
Alaskan Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma) is a white fish native to the North Pacific Ocean. It is a member of the …
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Amino acids
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. They are naturally present in all living organisms and are essential for …
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