Food Ingredients
Comprehensive information on food ingredients, allergens and food additives
Free Range Hard Boiled Egg
Animal-derived
A hard-boiled egg from a hen raised in conditions that allow it to roam freely outdoors. The eggs are cooked …
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Fresh onions
Not animal-derived
Onions are bulbous vegetables grown worldwide, belonging to the Allium genus. They are cultivated for their pungent flavour and aroma, …
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Garlic chive
Not animal-derived
Garlic chives (Allium tuberosum) are a perennial plant native to Asia, belonging to the Allium genus, which also includes onions …
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Gluten-free oat flakes
Not animal-derived
Gluten-free oat flakes are whole oats that have been processed to remove gluten. Oats are naturally gluten-free, but can become …
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Glycine and its sodium salt
E640
Glycine is the simplest amino acid, a building block for proteins. It occurs naturally in many foods and is produced …
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Golden Sugar
Golden sugar is a type of partially refined cane or beet sugar. It is made by crystallising sugar syrup and …
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Green s
E142
Not animal-derived
Green s is a synthetic organic compound that is a green dye. It is synthesised from coal tar and is …
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Halkidiki olives
Not animal-derived
Halkidiki olives are large, oval-shaped green olives originating from the Halkidiki region of Greece. They are typically harvested while still …
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Haut De Cuisse De Poulet
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Hemp Protein
Not animal-derived
Hemp protein is derived from the seeds of the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa L.). After the seeds are pressed for …
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Hemp Seed Protein Powder
Not animal-derived
Hemp seed protein powder is a plant-based protein derived from the seeds of the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa L.). The …
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Herbes de Provence
Not animal-derived
Herbes de Provence is a traditional blend of dried herbs originating from the Provence region of southeastern France. The exact …
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Hot Honey Sauce
Animal-derived
Hot honey sauce is a condiment made by infusing chilli peppers or chilli extract into honey. The infusion process can …
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Hot Smoked Salmon
Animal-derived
Hot smoked salmon is salmon that has been cured, typically with salt and sometimes sugar, and then smoked over wood …
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Juice Infused Dried Cranberries
Not animal-derived
These are cranberries that have been dried and then infused with fruit juice, often apple or white grape. The juice …
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Kombu
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Lactic Starter Culture
Not animal-derived
Lactic starter cultures are preparations of live microorganisms, primarily lactic acid bacteria, used to ferment foods. They are naturally occurring …
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Lactobacillus
Not animal-derived
Lactobacillus is a genus of bacteria naturally found in the human gut and in fermented foods. These bacteria are known …
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Lemon Seasoning
Not animal-derived
Lemon seasoning is a flavouring agent that imparts a citrus taste. It is typically made from dried lemon peel, lemon …
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Lentil protein preparation
Not animal-derived
Lentil protein preparation is a food ingredient derived from lentils, a type of legume. The protein is typically extracted from …
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Madras Powder
Not animal-derived
Madras powder is a spice blend commonly used in South Asian cuisine, particularly in dishes originating from the Madras region …
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Magnesium bisglycinate
Not animal-derived
Magnesium bisglycinate is a form of magnesium where magnesium is bound to two molecules of the amino acid glycine. It …
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Malt Vinegar Seasoning
Not animal-derived
Malt vinegar seasoning is a flavouring agent that mimics the taste of malt vinegar. It is typically made from maltodextrin, …
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Malted Barley Flour
Not animal-derived
Malted barley flour is made from barley grains that have been germinated (malted) and then dried and ground. This process …
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Malted rye flakes
Not animal-derived
Malted rye flakes are produced from rye grains that have undergone malting. This process involves steeping the grains in water, …
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Mango Kernel Fat
Not animal-derived
Mango kernel fat is a vegetable fat extracted from the kernel (seed) of the mango fruit. The kernels are typically …
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Manuka honey
Animal-derived
Manuka honey is a type of honey produced by bees that pollinate the native Manuka bush (Leptospermum scoparium), which is …
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Manzanilla olive
Not animal-derived
Manzanilla olives are a variety of olive originating from Spain, particularly Andalusia. They are typically harvested when green and are …
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Marrow
Not animal-derived
Marrow is a variety of squash, a large, elongated fruit of the *Cucurbita pepo* plant, closely related to courgettes (zucchinis). …
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Mature Cheddar Cheese
Animal-derived
Mature Cheddar cheese is a hard, pale yellow to orange cheese originating from the village of Cheddar in Somerset, England. …
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Micellar Casein
Animal-derived
Micellar casein is the primary protein found in milk, making up about 80% of the total protein content. It is …
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Milk Bacterial Cultures
Animal-derived
These are live or inactive microorganisms, often bacteria, that are added to food to help develop specific flavours and textures. …
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Milk Protein
Animal-derived
Milk protein is the collective term for proteins found in milk, primarily casein and whey. These proteins are separated from …
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Mint Infused Vegetable Oil
Not animal-derived
Mint infused vegetable oil is a culinary ingredient made by steeping fresh mint leaves in a neutral vegetable oil, such …
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Mixed Leaves
Not animal-derived
Mixed leaves are a blend of different types of edible leaves, often including varieties like lettuce, spinach, rocket, and chard. …
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Mono starch acetate
E1421
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Monounsaturates
Monounsaturated fats are a type of fatty acid found in various foods. They are 'unsaturated' because their chemical structure contains …
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Mozzarella Cheese Balls
Animal-derived
Mozzarella is a soft, white, unripened cheese traditionally made from Italian buffalo milk or cow's milk. It is produced by …
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Mustard Powder
Not animal-derived
Mustard powder is made from dried, ground mustard seeds. The seeds are typically from the white (or yellow) mustard plant …
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Natural banana flavouring
Not animal-derived
Natural banana flavouring is derived from natural sources, typically fruits or parts of plants, to impart a banana taste and …
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Non Brewed Condiment
A non-brewed condiment is a liquid seasoning that mimics the taste and properties of traditional brewed condiments like soy sauce …
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Nougat
Animal-derived
Nougat is a confection made from sugar, honey, egg whites, and nuts, typically almonds, pistachios, or walnuts. The mixture is …
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Olive Vegetable Oils
Not animal-derived
Olive vegetable oils are typically blends of refined olive oil and other vegetable oils, such as sunflower or rapeseed oil. …
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Original Granary Blend
Not animal-derived
Original Granary Blend is a proprietary mix of malted wheat and/or barley flakes, often combined with wholemeal wheat flour. The …
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Pancakes
Animal-derived
Pancakes are a type of batter-based cake, often thin and round, cooked on a hot surface such as a griddle …
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Parsley Oil
Not animal-derived
Parsley oil is a concentrated oil extracted from the leaves and stems of the parsley plant (Petroselinum crispum). The extraction …
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Partially hydrogenated vegetable fat
Not animal-derived
Partially hydrogenated vegetable fat is a type of fat created by a process called hydrogenation, where hydrogen is added to …
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Pasteurised Free Range Egg
Animal-derived
Pasteurised free-range eggs are eggs laid by hens kept in conditions that allow them to roam outdoors. Pasteurisation involves heating …
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Patent blue v
E131
Not animal-derived
Patent blue V (E131) is a synthetic blue food colourant. It is a water-soluble, indigo-derived dye used to impart a …
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Pea Beans
Not animal-derived
Pea beans, also known as cowpeas or black-eyed peas, are legumes native to Africa. They are a versatile ingredient, often …
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