Food Ingredients
Comprehensive information on food ingredients, allergens and food additives
Toasted Maize Germ
Not animal-derived
Toasted maize germ is the nutrient-rich embryo of the maize (corn) kernel, separated during the milling process. It is then …
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Tomatoes-in-tomato-juice
Not animal-derived
Tomatoes preserved in their own juice are whole or chopped tomatoes that have been canned. They are typically grown commercially …
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Trimagnesium Citrate
Not animal-derived
Trimagnesium citrate is a magnesium salt of citric acid. It is produced by reacting citric acid with a magnesium source, …
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UHT sterilised skimmed milk
Animal-derived
UHT sterilised skimmed milk is cow's milk from which most of the fat has been removed, then heated to a …
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Vegetable Fats
Not animal-derived
Vegetable fats are fats derived from plants. They are extracted from various plant sources such as seeds, nuts, and fruits, …
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Vegetable Glycerin
Vegetable glycerin, also known as glycerol, is a clear, colourless, odourless, viscous liquid. It is a simple polyol compound derived …
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Vegetable pigment
Not animal-derived
Vegetable pigments are natural colourings derived from plant sources such as fruits, vegetables, seeds, and roots. They are extracted using …
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Vermouth
Animal-derived
Vermouth is a fortified wine flavoured with herbs, botanicals and spices. It originates from Italy and is typically made by …
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Vinegar Blend
Not animal-derived
A vinegar blend is a mixture of different types of vinegar, often including distilled white vinegar, cider vinegar, or wine …
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Vitamin B Blend
A vitamin B blend is a mixture of several B vitamins, such as B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 …
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Vitamin Bi
Not animal-derived
Vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, is a water-soluble vitamin. It is found naturally in foods such as whole grains, …
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Wagyu Beef
Animal-derived
Wagyu is a Japanese breed of cattle, known for its intensely marbled meat. The high fat content gives it a …
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Wakame Seaweed
Not animal-derived
Wakame is a type of edible seaweed, a marine vegetable that grows in the wild and is also cultivated. It …
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Water Beef Bones
Animal-derived
Water beef bones is a liquid stock made by simmering beef bones, often with vegetables and herbs, to extract flavour …
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Water Carrots
Not animal-derived
Water carrots are a processed food product made from carrots. The carrots are typically blanched or cooked, then blended with …
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Water Quinoa Seeds
Not animal-derived
Quinoa seeds are the edible seeds of the Chenopodium quinoa plant, native to the Andes region of South America. They …
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Water Soybeans Salt Vinegar
Not animal-derived
Soy sauce is a liquid condiment made from fermented soybeans, wheat (though gluten-free versions exist), salt, and water. The fermentation …
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Water Sunflower Oil
Not animal-derived
Water is a clear, odourless, tasteless liquid essential for life. It is naturally occurring and makes up a significant proportion …
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Water Tomatoes
Not animal-derived
Tomatoes are fruits that grow on vines. They are a staple in many cuisines worldwide, including the UK. They can …
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Waxy corn
Not animal-derived
Waxy corn is a type of maize (corn) that is characterised by its high amylopectin starch content, giving it a …
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Wheat grain
Not animal-derived
Wheat grain is the kernel of the wheat plant, a cereal grass cultivated worldwide. It is a staple food, providing …
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Wheat syrup
Not animal-derived
Wheat syrup, also known as malt syrup or wheat malt extract, is a liquid sweetener derived from wheat. It is …
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Whiskey
Whiskey is a spirit distilled from fermented grain mash, typically barley, corn, rye, or wheat. It is aged in wooden …
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Whisky
Whisky is a spirit distilled from fermented grain mash, typically barley, corn, rye, or wheat. It is then aged in …
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White cane sugar
Not animal-derived
White cane sugar is a common refined sugar derived from sugarcane. The sugarcane juice is extracted, purified, and then crystallised …
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White Guava
Not animal-derived
White guava is a tropical fruit, native to Central and South America, now cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions …
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White wine extract
Not animal-derived
White wine extract is derived from white wine. It is produced by removing the alcohol and water from white wine, …
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Wholemeal Wheat Flour
Not animal-derived
Wholemeal wheat flour is made from the entire wheat grain, including the bran, germ, and endosperm. It is produced by …
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Xanthum Gum
Not animal-derived
Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide produced by the fermentation of sugars by the bacterium *Xanthomonas campestris*. It is a white …
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Yeast protein
Not animal-derived
Yeast protein is derived from the cells of yeast, a type of fungus. It is typically produced by growing yeast …
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Yellow Bean Paste
Not animal-derived
Yellow bean paste is a fermented condiment made from soybeans, often with wheat flour, salt, and water. It is a …
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Yogurt Dressing
Animal-derived
Yogurt dressing is a creamy sauce made primarily from yogurt, often thinned with water or milk and seasoned with herbs, …
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Zein
Not animal-derived
Zein is a protein derived from corn (maize). It is extracted from corn gluten meal, a by-product of the corn …
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2 Pressed Apples
Not animal-derived
Pressed apples are the result of mechanically extracting the juice from apples. This process typically involves washing, cutting, and then …
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A Dash Of Antioxidant
Antioxidants are substances that can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals. They are found naturally in …
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A Dash Of Spirulina Extract
Not animal-derived
Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae, a cyanobacterium, that grows in both fresh and saltwater. The extract is typically …
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A Splash Of Pressed Beetroot
Not animal-derived
A splash of pressed beetroot is a liquid derived from the root vegetable Beta vulgaris. The beetroot is typically washed, …
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A Squeeze Of Lime
Not animal-derived
Lime is a citrus fruit, a hybrid of the citron and the pomelo, native to Southeast Asia. It is known …
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Acerola Fruit Extract
Not animal-derived
Acerola fruit extract is derived from the acerola cherry, a tropical fruit native to South America and the Caribbean. The …
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Acid Citric Acid
Not animal-derived
Citric acid is a weak organic acid that occurs naturally in citrus fruits like lemons and limes. Industrially, it is …
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Activated Almonds
Not animal-derived
Activated almonds are almonds that have undergone a soaking process, typically in water, for a period of time. This process …
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Adenosine monophosphate
Adenosine monophosphate (AMP) is a naturally occurring nucleotide found in all living cells. It plays a crucial role in cellular …
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Almond milk
Not animal-derived
Almond milk is a plant-based beverage made from ground almonds and water. It is typically produced by soaking almonds, blending …
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Aluminium sodium sulphate
E521
Not animal-derived
Aluminium sodium sulphate is an inorganic salt, a hydrated form of aluminium sulphate combined with sodium. It is typically manufactured …
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Ammonium Acid Carbonate
Not animal-derived
Ammonium acid carbonate is a mixture of ammonium carbonate and ammonium bicarbonate. It is a white crystalline powder. It is …
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Anglesey Sea Salt
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Antioxidants
Antioxidants are substances that can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals, unstable molecules that the body …
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Apple Sauce
Not animal-derived
Apple sauce is a purée made from cooked apples. It is typically made by simmering peeled and cored apples with …
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About Food Ingredients
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