Food Ingredients
Comprehensive information on food ingredients, allergens and food additives
Lysed Soya Protein
Not animal-derived
Lysed soya protein is produced by breaking down soya protein into smaller peptides and amino acids through enzymatic or acid …
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Malt Flour From Barley
Not animal-derived
Malt flour from barley is made by malting barley grains, which involves steeping them in water, allowing them to germinate, …
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MCT oil
Not animal-derived
Medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil is a type of fat derived from coconut or palm kernel oil. It is produced by …
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Moistened Sultanas
Not animal-derived
Moistened sultanas are dried grapes, typically of the Thompson Seedless variety, that have been rehydrated. This process is often achieved …
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Mollusc
Animal-derived
Molluscs are a large phylum of invertebrate animals that includes snails, clams, oysters, mussels, and squid. They are found in …
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Mustard flavouring
Not animal-derived
Mustard flavouring is a complex mixture of compounds designed to replicate the pungent, spicy, and slightly bitter taste of mustard. …
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Natural Caramelised Sugar
Not animal-derived
Natural caramelised sugar is a food ingredient produced by heating sugars, typically sucrose, until they turn brown and develop a …
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Natural cocoa flavouring
Natural cocoa flavouring is derived from cocoa beans, the seeds of the Theobroma cacao tree. The beans are typically roasted, …
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Natural coconut flavouring
Not animal-derived
Natural coconut flavouring is derived from natural sources, typically the coconut itself. It is created through processes that extract and …
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Natural pepper flavouring
Not animal-derived
Natural pepper flavouring is derived from pepper plants, such as black pepper (Piper nigrum) or other species. It is produced …
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Natural rose flavouring
Not animal-derived
Natural rose flavouring is derived from the petals of the Rosa damascena (Damask rose) or Rosa centifolia (cabbage rose) plant. …
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Nutmeg Oil
Not animal-derived
Nutmeg oil is a volatile essential oil extracted from the seed of the nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans), native to Indonesia. …
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Oil From Mortierella Alpina
Not animal-derived
Oil from Mortierella alpina is a vegetable oil derived from a specific type of fungus. It is produced through fermentation …
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Olive pomace oil
Not animal-derived
Olive pomace oil is the oil extracted from the pulp of olives after the first pressing for virgin olive oil. …
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Parboiled rice
Not animal-derived
Parboiled rice is a type of rice that has undergone a specific milling process before packaging. The grains are partially …
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Pasteurized lemon juice
Not animal-derived
Pasteurised lemon juice is the liquid extracted from lemons that has been heated to kill harmful bacteria. It is used …
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Phosphate
Phosphates are mineral salts derived from phosphorus, an essential element for life. They occur naturally in many foods and are …
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Popping Candy
Not animal-derived
Popping candy is a confection made from sugar, corn syrup, and flavouring, which has been carbonated under pressure. When the …
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Potatoes Vegetable Oil
Not animal-derived
Potatoes are starchy tubers grown underground. They are a staple crop in the UK, typically harvested in late summer and …
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Powdered cellulose
E460ii
Not animal-derived
Powdered cellulose is a refined form of cellulose, the main structural component of plant cell walls. It is typically produced …
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Pumpkin Seeds
Not animal-derived
Pumpkin seeds are the edible seeds of a pumpkin, a type of winter squash. They are typically harvested from the …
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Refined palm oil
Not animal-derived
Refined palm oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the fruit of oil palms. It is processed to remove impurities, …
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Rhubarb juice
Not animal-derived
Rhubarb juice is the liquid extracted from the stalks of the rhubarb plant (Rheum rhabarbarum). The stalks are typically washed, …
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Rowan Extract
Not animal-derived
Rowan extract is derived from the berries of the rowan tree (Sorbus aucuparia). The berries are typically harvested and then …
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Rubbed Sage
Not animal-derived
Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. The leaves are typically dried and rubbed or …
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Rye Grains
Not animal-derived
Rye is a cereal grain, closely related to wheat and barley. It is grown widely, particularly in cooler, wetter climates, …
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Salad
Salad refers to a dish consisting of a mixture of small pieces of food, usually vegetables or fruit. It is …
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Salsa
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Saturates
Saturates are a type of fatty acid, characterised by having no double bonds between the carbon atoms in their chemical …
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Soy fiber
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Soy Sesame Dressing
Not animal-derived
Soy sesame dressing is a savoury sauce commonly used in East Asian cuisine, particularly in Japanese dishes. It is typically …
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Stabilisants
Stabilisants are ingredients that help to maintain the physical and chemical properties of food products. They can be derived from …
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Sugar Salt
Not animal-derived
Sugar is a carbohydrate that occurs naturally in plants such as sugarcane and sugar beet. It is typically extracted and …
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Summer Truffle
Not animal-derived
The summer truffle (Tuber aestivum) is a type of fungus found growing underground in temperate regions, particularly in Europe. It …
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Sweet Rice
Not animal-derived
Sweet rice, also known as glutinous rice or sticky rice, is a type of rice native to Southeast Asia. Despite …
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Thai Fish Sauce
Animal-derived
Thai fish sauce is a liquid condiment made from fermenting fish with salt. The most common fish used are anchovies, …
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Thai Sweet Chilli Seasoning
Thai sweet chilli seasoning is a blend of spices and flavourings designed to replicate the popular Thai dish. It typically …
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Vegetable Powders
Not animal-derived
Vegetable powders are dried and ground vegetables, retaining much of their original flavour and colour. They are produced by various …
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Vinegar Flavour Seasoning
Vinegar flavour seasoning is a blend of ingredients designed to mimic the taste of vinegar without using actual vinegar. It …
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Water Durum Wheat Semolina
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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West Country Mature Cheddar Cheese
Animal-derived
West Country Mature Cheddar Cheese is a hard, yellow-orange cheese made in the West Country region of England. It is …
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White Chocolate With Sweetener
Animal-derived
White chocolate is a type of chocolate that does not contain cocoa solids, only cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids. …
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White fish
Animal-derived
White fish refers to a variety of lean, white-fleshed fish species, such as cod, haddock, pollock, and hake. These fish …
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Wholemeal barley flour
Not animal-derived
Wholemeal barley flour is made from the entire barley grain, including the bran and germ. Barley is a cereal grain …
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Acesulfame
Not animal-derived
Acesulfame K (or acesulfame potassium) is a high-intensity artificial sweetener. It is synthesised chemically, typically from acetoacetic acid and urea. …
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Acidifying Agent
Acidifying agents are substances that can be added to food to make it more acidic. They are often naturally occurring …
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Algae
Not animal-derived
Algae are a diverse group of aquatic organisms, ranging from single-celled phytoplankton to large seaweeds. They are found in marine …
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Ammonium Bicarbonate
Not animal-derived
Ammonium bicarbonate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula NH4HCO3. It is a white solid that readily decomposes to …
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Batter Coating
Batter coating is a mixture of flour, water, and often other ingredients like raising agents, seasonings, and sometimes egg or …
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Blend Of Olive Pomace Oil
Not animal-derived
Olive pomace oil is a refined oil extracted from the pulp of olives after the first pressing for virgin olive …
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About Food Ingredients
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