Food Ingredients
Comprehensive information on food ingredients, allergens and food additives
Dry Roast Seasoning
Dry roast seasoning is a blend of spices and flavourings used to give a characteristic savoury and slightly spicy taste …
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E621 Flavour Enhancer
Not animal-derived
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, a naturally occurring amino acid. It is produced commercially through …
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Edam Medium Fat Hard Cheese
Animal-derived
Edam is a semi-hard, mild-flavoured cheese originating from the Netherlands. It is made from cow's milk, typically pasteurised, and coagulated …
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Elderberry juice from concentrate
Not animal-derived
Elderberry juice from concentrate is made from the dark purple berries of the elderflower tree (Sambucus nigra). The berries are …
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Enhancer
Flavour enhancers are substances added to food to intensify its existing flavour and aroma. They can be naturally occurring compounds …
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European seabass
Animal-derived
European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) is a marine fish native to the eastern Atlantic Ocean, from Norway to Morocco and the …
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Fava Protein Isolate
Not animal-derived
Fava protein isolate is a plant-based protein derived from fava beans (also known as broad beans). The beans are processed …
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Ferric orthophosphate
Not animal-derived
Ferric orthophosphate is an inorganic salt, a compound of iron and phosphate. It is manufactured for use as a food …
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Fig Paste
Not animal-derived
Fig paste is made from dried figs that have been processed into a smooth paste. Figs are the fruit of …
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Flake salt
Not animal-derived
Flake salt is a type of salt made up of large, thin, irregular flakes. It is typically produced by boiling …
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Foaming agent
Foaming agents are substances that help to create and stabilise bubbles in food products. They can be synthetic chemicals or …
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Fresh basil
Not animal-derived
Fresh basil is an aromatic herb native to southern Asia, now cultivated worldwide. It is the leaf of the Ocimum …
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Fruit flavouring
Fruit flavourings are complex mixtures of natural or synthetic compounds designed to mimic the taste and aroma of fruit. They …
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Gist
Gist is a flavouring substance that can be derived from natural sources or produced synthetically. It is often used to …
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Glutamine Peptides
Glutamine peptides are short chains of amino acids, specifically glutamine. They are typically produced by breaking down larger protein sources, …
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Goose fat
Animal-derived
Goose fat is the rendered fat from geese. It is typically obtained by heating the fatty tissues of the bird, …
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Grilled courgette
Not animal-derived
Courgette is a type of summer squash, botanically a fruit but used culinarily as a vegetable. It is typically green, …
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Ground Paprika
Not animal-derived
Ground paprika is a spice made from dried, ground pods of the Capsicum annuum pepper plant. It can range in …
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Gum Tragacanth
Not animal-derived
Gum tragacanth is a natural gum obtained from the dried sap of several species of legumes of the genus *Astragalus*. …
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Hemp Seed Protein
Not animal-derived
Hemp seed protein is derived from the seeds of the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa L.). After the oil is extracted …
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Herb Seasoning
Not animal-derived
Herb seasoning is a blend of dried or fresh herbs, often combined with spices, salt, and sometimes other flavour enhancers. …
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Herbal Extracts
Not animal-derived
Herbal extracts are concentrated preparations derived from plants, typically using solvents like water, ethanol, or oil to isolate specific compounds. …
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Herbal Infusions
Not animal-derived
Herbal infusions are made by steeping plant materials, such as leaves, flowers, roots, or seeds, in hot water. This process …
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Herbs
Not animal-derived
Herbs are plants or parts of plants used for their savoury or aromatic qualities in cooking. They are typically the …
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Herring fillet
Animal-derived
Herring is a small, oily, silver-coloured fish found in the North Atlantic and North Sea. Herring fillets are prepared by …
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Honey Glaze
Animal-derived
Honey glaze is a sweet, sticky coating made primarily from honey, often combined with other ingredients like sugar, water, and …
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Hot Dogs
Animal-derived
Hot dogs are a type of cooked sausage, typically made from cured pork and beef, or a mixture of these. …
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Hydrolysed Collagen Peptides
Animal-derived
Hydrolysed collagen peptides are derived from collagen, a protein found in connective tissues, bones, and skin of animals. The process …
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Hydroxypropyl cellulose
E463
Not animal-derived
Hydroxypropyl cellulose is a modified form of cellulose, a natural polymer found in plant cell walls. It is produced by …
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Jumbo Flame Raisins
Not animal-derived
Jumbo Flame raisins are large, seedless grapes of the Flame seedless variety, which have been dried. They are typically produced …
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Katsu Sauce
Katsu sauce is a popular Japanese condiment, often served with katsu dishes like breaded chicken or pork cutlets. It is …
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Kibbled Red Onion
Not animal-derived
Kibbled red onion is dried and flaked red onion. Red onions (Allium cepa var. aggregatum) are a variety of onion …
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Kokosolie
Not animal-derived
Kokosolie, also known as coconut oil, is a vegetable fat extracted from the white flesh of mature coconuts. The oil …
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L Glycine
Glycine is the simplest amino acid, a building block for proteins. It occurs naturally in the body and in many …
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L Methylfolate Calcium
Not animal-derived
L-methylfolate calcium is the metabolically active form of the B vitamin folate (vitamin B9). It is a synthetic, stabilised form …
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L Phenylalanine
L-Phenylalanine is one of the essential amino acids, meaning the body cannot produce it and it must be obtained from …
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L Tryptophan
L-Tryptophan is an essential amino acid, meaning the body cannot produce it and it must be obtained from the diet. …
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Lactobacillus Paracasei
Lactobacillus paracasei is a species of lactic acid bacteria. It is a probiotic microorganism, meaning it is a live organism …
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Lamb Bones
Animal-derived
Lamb bones are the skeletal remains of lambs. They are typically a by-product of the meat industry, often used to …
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Lamb Lungs
Animal-derived
Lamb lungs are the respiratory organs of the sheep. They are typically cleaned and processed for use in food products, …
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Lamb shank
Animal-derived
Lamb shank is a cut of meat from the lower part of the lamb's leg. It is known for its …
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Leaf Mix
Not animal-derived
Leaf mix typically refers to a blend of edible leaves, commonly used in salads. These can include a variety of …
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Lemon filling
Animal-derived
Lemon filling is a sweet, tart mixture used to flavour and moisten baked goods and confectionery. It typically consists of …
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Lime Fibre
Not animal-derived
Lime fibre is a dietary fibre derived from the pulp and peel of limes. It is typically obtained through mechanical …
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Lime Seasoning
Not animal-derived
Lime seasoning is a flavouring agent that mimics the taste of lime. It is typically made from a combination of …
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Lingonberry
Not animal-derived
Lingonberries are small, tart, red berries native to boreal forests in the Northern Hemisphere, particularly common in Scandinavia and North …
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Liqueur
Liqueur is an alcoholic beverage made from distilled spirits flavoured with fruit, herbs, spices, nuts, or cream. It typically contains …
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Lupin Protein Isolate
Not animal-derived
Lupin protein isolate is a concentrated source of protein derived from the seeds of the lupin plant. The seeds are …
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Madagascan Vanilla Powder
Not animal-derived
Madagascan vanilla powder is a dried, ground form of the vanilla bean, specifically from the *Vanilla planifolia* orchid native to …
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Malt Barley Extract
Not animal-derived
Malt barley extract is a viscous liquid derived from malted barley grains. The grains are steeped in water, germinated, and …
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