Food Ingredients
Comprehensive information on food ingredients, allergens and food additives
Ingredients Beef
Animal-derived
Beef is the culinary name for meat from cattle. It is a red meat, meaning it has a higher myoglobin …
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Juniper
Not animal-derived
Juniper berries are the female seed cones of the juniper plant, a coniferous shrub native to the Northern Hemisphere. The …
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L Glutamine
L-glutamine is a naturally occurring amino acid, one of the 20 building blocks of proteins. It is found in many …
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Laver
Not animal-derived
Laver is a type of edible red seaweed, commonly found along the coastlines of the British Isles and other temperate …
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Makrut Lime Leaf
Not animal-derived
Makrut lime leaves are the aromatic leaves of the Makrut lime tree, a citrus fruit native to Southeast Asia. The …
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Mango puree from concentrate
Not animal-derived
Mango puree from concentrate is made from mangoes that have been processed to remove water, then reconstituted with water. This …
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Methylcobalamin
Methylcobalamin is a form of vitamin B12, a nutrient essential for nerve function and the formation of red blood cells. …
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Microcrystalline cellulose
E460i
Not animal-derived
Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) is a purified, partially depolymerised wood pulp. It is a white, odourless, tasteless powder that is insoluble …
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Mustard Flour
Not animal-derived
Mustard flour is a powder made from ground mustard seeds. It is typically produced by grinding dried mustard seeds, often …
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Mustard Seed Husk
Not animal-derived
Mustard seed husk refers to the outer covering of mustard seeds, which are the seeds of plants belonging to the …
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Natural blackcurrant flavouring
Not animal-derived
Natural blackcurrant flavouring is derived from the fruit of the blackcurrant plant (Ribes nigrum). It is produced through processes such …
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New potato
Not animal-derived
New potatoes are immature potatoes harvested before they are fully mature. They are typically smaller than maincrop varieties and have …
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Non-hydrogenated vegetable fats
Not animal-derived
These are fats derived from plants, such as palm, rapeseed, or sunflower oil, that have not undergone hydrogenation. Hydrogenation is …
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Onion Stuffing
Animal-derived
Onion stuffing is a savoury food preparation typically made from dried breadcrumbs, onions, herbs (such as sage and parsley), and …
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Pasteurised goat milk
Animal-derived
Pasteurised goat milk is milk from domestic goats that has been heated to a specific temperature for a set period …
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Peach juice
Not animal-derived
Peach juice is the liquid extracted from peaches, a stone fruit native to China but widely cultivated globally. It is …
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Peanuts
Not animal-derived
Peanuts are the edible seeds of a legume plant, native to South America. After harvesting, they are typically dried, shelled, …
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Plant stanol ester
Not animal-derived
Plant stanol ester is a substance derived from plant sterols, which are naturally found in small amounts in fruits, vegetables, …
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Polenta
Not animal-derived
Polenta is a coarse cornmeal, made from dried maize (corn) kernels that have been ground. It is a staple food …
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Pomegranate seeds
Not animal-derived
Pomegranate seeds, also known as arils, are the juicy, jewel-like seeds found within the fruit of the pomegranate tree (Punica …
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Pyridoxine
Not animal-derived
Pyridoxine is a form of vitamin B6, a water-soluble vitamin essential for human health. It occurs naturally in many foods, …
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Red Cayenne Pepper
Not animal-derived
Red cayenne pepper is a dried, ground chilli pepper, a cultivar of the species *Capsicum annuum*. It is a variety …
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Rehydrated pea protein
Not animal-derived
Rehydrated pea protein is made by processing dried peas to extract their protein content, which is then rehydrated for use …
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Rooibos
Not animal-derived
Rooibos, also known as red bush tea, is a plant native to South Africa. The leaves of the Aspalathus linearis …
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Sea Bass
Animal-derived
Sea bass is a common name for several species of marine fish, most notably those belonging to the family Serranidae. …
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Sichuan pepper
Not animal-derived
Sichuan pepper is the dried berry of a prickly ash tree native to China. The outer husk is removed to …
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Slow Roasted Tomatoes
Not animal-derived
Slow roasted tomatoes are tomatoes that have been cooked at a low temperature for an extended period. This process concentrates …
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Sodium Potassium Tartrate
Not animal-derived
Sodium potassium tartrate is a salt of tartaric acid, a naturally occurring organic acid found in fruits like grapes. It …
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Soft wheat
Not animal-derived
Soft wheat (Triticum aestivum) is a variety of wheat characterised by its low protein and gluten content. It is grown …
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Soluble Gluco Fibre
Not animal-derived
Soluble gluco fibre is a type of soluble dietary fibre. It is typically produced commercially through the enzymatic conversion of …
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Soya Crispies
Not animal-derived
Soya crispies are small, crunchy pieces made from processed soya beans. They are typically produced by extruding a soya flour …
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Soya Protein Crunchies
Not animal-derived
Soya protein crunchies are a textured vegetable protein product made from defatted soy flour. The flour is processed under heat …
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Soyabean
Not animal-derived
Soyabeans are legumes native to East Asia. They are typically harvested, dried, and then processed for use in food products. …
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Sugarcane fiber
Not animal-derived
Sugarcane fibre is a plant-based dietary fibre derived from the stalks of sugarcane. After the sugar has been extracted, the …
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Tea
Not animal-derived
Tea is a beverage made by steeping dried leaves, buds, or twigs of the Camellia sinensis plant in hot water. …
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Thyme oil
Not animal-derived
Thyme oil is an essential oil extracted from the leaves and flowering tops of the thyme plant (Thymus vulgaris). The …
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Turkey meat
Animal-derived
Turkey meat is the flesh of the domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). It is a popular poultry meat, known for its …
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Unrefined Coconut Sugar
Not animal-derived
Unrefined coconut sugar is derived from the sap of the coconut palm flower buds. The sap is heated to evaporate …
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Vegetable Oils
Not animal-derived
Vegetable oils are fats extracted from plant seeds, fruits, or nuts. Common sources include rapeseed (canola), sunflower, soybean, palm, and …
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Vitamin Mix
A vitamin mix is a blend of essential vitamins, often including A, D, E, K, C, and various B vitamins. …
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Watercress
Not animal-derived
Watercress is a leafy green aquatic plant, a member of the Brassicaceae family, which also includes cabbage and mustard. It …
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Wheat noodles
Not animal-derived
Wheat noodles are a staple food made from wheat flour, water, and sometimes eggs. The dough is typically kneaded, shaped …
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Wheatberries
Not animal-derived
Wheatberries are the whole, intact kernels of the wheat plant, including the bran, germ, and endosperm. They are the least …
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Aged Hard Cheese
Animal-derived
Aged hard cheese is a mature cheese that has been stored for a period of time, typically months or even …
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Alginic acid
E400
Not animal-derived
Alginic acid is a polysaccharide derived from brown seaweed. It is extracted from the cell walls of algae and processed …
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Almonds
Not animal-derived
Almonds are the edible seeds of the Prunus dulcis tree, native to the Middle East and South Asia. They are …
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Aloe vera
Not animal-derived
Aloe vera is a succulent plant with fleshy leaves. The gel-like substance from the inner leaf is extracted and processed …
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Ancho Chilli
Not animal-derived
Ancho chillies are dried poblano peppers, a mild to medium-hot variety native to Mexico. They are typically sun-dried or mechanically …
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Ashwagandha
Not animal-derived
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an evergreen shrub native to parts of Africa, the Middle East, and India. Its roots and …
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Basil Oil
Not animal-derived
Basil oil is a fragrant oil extracted from the leaves of the basil plant (Ocimum basilicum). It is produced through …
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