Food Ingredients
Comprehensive information on food ingredients, allergens and food additives
Roast Onion Stock
Not animal-derived
Roast onion stock is a concentrated liquid made by simmering roasted onions, often with other vegetables and seasonings. Roasting the …
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Roasted coffee
Not animal-derived
Roasted coffee is made from the seeds of the coffee plant, which are roasted to develop their characteristic flavour and …
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Roasted Peanuts Whole Skin On
Not animal-derived
Whole peanuts that have been roasted, with their skins left on. Peanuts are legumes native to South America, grown commercially …
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Rosemary Oil
Not animal-derived
Rosemary oil is an essential oil extracted from the leaves of the rosemary plant (Salvia rosmarinus). The extraction process typically …
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Rye bran
Not animal-derived
Rye bran is the outer layer of the rye grain. It is separated from the starchy endosperm during the milling …
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Salt Acidity Regulator
Salt is a mineral compound, primarily sodium chloride (NaCl). It occurs naturally in rock deposits and seawater. In food production, …
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Salt Maltodextrin
Not animal-derived
Maltodextrin is a complex carbohydrate derived from starch, typically from corn, rice, wheat, or potato. It is produced by breaking …
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Scallop
Animal-derived
A scallop is a type of marine bivalve mollusc, known for its fan-shaped shell and sweet, delicate flavour. They are …
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Scotch Bonnet
Not animal-derived
The Scotch bonnet is a variety of chili pepper from the *Capsicum chinense* species. It is a hot pepper, with …
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Sea Salt Seasoning
Not animal-derived
Sea salt is a type of salt produced by evaporating seawater. It is harvested from evaporated seawater and is generally …
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Semi-skimmed milk powder
Animal-derived
Semi-skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurised semi-skimmed milk. This process concentrates the milk solids, resulting in …
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Semi-sweet chocolate
Animal-derived
Semi-sweet chocolate is a type of chocolate that contains less sugar than milk chocolate but more sugar than unsweetened or …
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Serrano Chilli
Not animal-derived
The Serrano chilli (Capsicum annuum) is a medium-sized chilli pepper originating from the mountainous regions of Mexico. It is known …
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Shiitake extract
Not animal-derived
Shiitake extract is derived from the shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes), a popular edible fungus native to East Asia. It is …
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Shortbread
Animal-derived
Shortbread is a traditional Scottish biscuit made from a high proportion of butter, giving it a crumbly texture and rich …
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Siberian ginseng
Not animal-derived
Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) is a woody shrub native to the forests of northern China, the Russian Far East, and …
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Sicilian Lemon Juice Concentrate
Not animal-derived
Sicilian lemon juice concentrate is made from lemons grown in Sicily, a region renowned for its high-quality citrus. The juice …
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Sicilian Lemon Juice From Concentrate
Not animal-derived
Sicilian lemon juice from concentrate is made from the juice of lemons, likely grown in Sicily, which has been processed …
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Sicilian Oregano
Not animal-derived
Sicilian oregano is a variety of oregano (Origanum vulgare) native to the Mediterranean region, particularly Sicily. It is known for …
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Skimmed cocoa powder
Not animal-derived
Skimmed cocoa powder is made from cocoa beans after most of the cocoa butter (fat) has been removed. The beans …
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Skin On Almonds
Not animal-derived
Skin-on almonds are whole almonds that have not had their papery brown skin removed. They are the fruit of the …
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Skyr Yogurt From Skimmed Milk
Animal-derived
Skyr is a cultured dairy product, similar to strained yogurt, originating from Iceland. It is made by fermenting skimmed cow's …
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Smetana
Animal-derived
Smetana is a traditional Eastern European dairy product, similar to sour cream or crème fraîche. It is made by fermenting …
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Sodium Dihydrogen Diphosphate
Not animal-derived
Sodium dihydrogen diphosphate is a salt made from phosphoric acid and sodium. It is a white crystalline powder that is …
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Solsikke
Not animal-derived
Sunflower (Solsikke in Danish) is the common name for plants of the genus Helianthus. The most common species grown for …
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Sorbitan trioleate
E496
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Soy Lecithin
Not animal-derived
Soy lecithin is a phospholipid mixture derived from soya beans. It is produced by extracting soya oil from dehulled soya …
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Soy Structure
Not animal-derived
Soy structure, also known as textured vegetable protein (TVP) or soy protein, is derived from defatted soy flour. It is …
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Spaghetti Hoops
Not animal-derived
Spaghetti Hoops are a type of pasta made from durum wheat semolina, formed into small rings. They are typically cooked …
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Spread
Spreads are typically fat-based products designed to be easily spreadable at room temperature. They are often made from vegetable oils, …
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Squeezed apple juice
Not animal-derived
Squeezed apple juice is the liquid extracted directly from fresh apples. It is made by washing, crushing, and pressing whole …
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Standardised Whole Milk
Animal-derived
Standardised whole milk is cow's milk that has had its fat content adjusted to a specific level, typically around 3.5% …
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Starch syrup
Not animal-derived
Starch syrup, also known as glucose syrup, is a liquid sweetener made from starch, typically from corn, wheat, or potatoes. …
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Stilton
Animal-derived
Stilton is a British blue cheese, traditionally made in Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Nottinghamshire. It is a semi-crumbly cheese with a …
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Streaky Bacon
Animal-derived
Streaky bacon is a cut of pork taken from the belly of the pig. It is typically cured with salt …
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Sugar Barley Malt Extract
Not animal-derived
Sugar barley malt extract is a viscous liquid produced from malted barley. The grains are steeped, germinated, and then dried, …
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Sugar beet
Not animal-derived
Sugar beet (Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris) is a variety of beetroot grown specifically for human consumption and industrial sugar production. …
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Sugar Esters Of Fatty Acids
Sugar esters of fatty acids are a group of emulsifiers made by reacting fatty acids (often derived from vegetable oils) …
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Sugar Maltodextrin
Not animal-derived
Sugar maltodextrin is a carbohydrate derived from starch, typically from corn, wheat, or potatoes. It is produced by partial hydrolysis …
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Sugar Rapeseed Oil
Not animal-derived
Rapeseed oil, also known as canola oil, is a vegetable oil derived from the seeds of the rapeseed plant. The …
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Sulphites
Not animal-derived
Sulphites are a group of chemical compounds containing sulphur and oxygen. They occur naturally in small amounts in some foods …
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Sunblush Tomato
Not animal-derived
Sunblush tomatoes are tomatoes that have been ripened on the vine and then dried or semi-dried, often using a sun-drying …
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Sunflower Rapeseed Vegetable Oil
Not animal-derived
Sunflower rapeseed vegetable oil is a blend of oils derived from the seeds of sunflowers and oilseed rape (canola). These …
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Sweet and sour sauce
Sweet and sour sauce is a popular sauce with a distinctive sweet and tangy flavour profile. It is typically made …
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Sweet cherry
Not animal-derived
Sweet cherries (Prunus avium) are a variety of cherry, a stone fruit that grows on trees native to Europe, North …
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Sweet Chilli Flavour
Sweet chilli flavour is a complex blend of ingredients designed to mimic the taste of sweet chilli sauce. It typically …
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Sweet soy sauce
Not animal-derived
Sweet soy sauce, known as kecap manis in Indonesia, is a type of soy sauce that is sweetened, typically with …
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Sweetheart Cabbage
Not animal-derived
Sweetheart cabbage, also known as Michihili or Chinese cabbage, is a variety of Brassica rapa. It is native to China …
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Tertiary Butyl Hydroquinone
Not animal-derived
Tertiary Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) is a synthetic antioxidant. It is produced by the reaction of hydroquinone with isobutylene. It is a …
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Thai Green Curry Paste
Animal-derived
Thai green curry paste is a flavourful condiment originating from Thailand, used as a base for many Thai dishes. It …
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