Food Ingredients
Comprehensive information on food ingredients, allergens and food additives
E160Bi Colour
Not animal-derived
Bixin is a carotenoid pigment naturally found in the seeds of the annatto tree (Bixa orellana). It is extracted from …
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E475 Emulsifier
Animal-derived
E475 is a group of emulsifiers made from fatty acids and glycerol. They are typically produced by reacting edible fats …
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East Extract
East Extract is a flavouring substance derived from yeast. Yeast extract is produced by breaking down yeast cells to release …
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Emmer
Not animal-derived
Emmer is an ancient variety of wheat, scientifically known as *Triticum dicoccum*. It is one of the earliest cultivated grains, …
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Emulsifier Soya Lecithin
Not animal-derived
Soya lecithin is a type of phospholipid, a fatty substance found naturally in the body and in plant and animal …
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Endive
Not animal-derived
Endive is a leafy vegetable with a slightly bitter taste, belonging to the chicory family. It is grown in darkness …
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Enzyme Blend
Enzyme blends are mixtures of enzymes, which are proteins that act as biological catalysts. They are produced through fermentation processes …
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Ethyl Vanillin
Not animal-derived
Ethyl vanillin is a synthetic aromatic compound that mimics the flavour of vanilla. It is produced industrially, often through chemical …
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European plaice
Animal-derived
European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) is a flatfish found in the North Atlantic and North Sea. It is a popular white …
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Extra Virgin Oil
Not animal-derived
Extra virgin olive oil is the highest grade of olive oil, produced by mechanical means from fresh olives without the …
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Faba Protein Concentrate
Not animal-derived
Faba protein concentrate is derived from fava beans (also known as broad beans). The beans are processed to isolate and …
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Fat Reduced Alkalised Cocoa Powder
Not animal-derived
Fat-reduced alkalised cocoa powder is made from cocoa beans that have had some of their natural fat (cocoa butter) removed. …
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Fava Bean Protein Isolate
Not animal-derived
Fava bean protein isolate is a concentrated source of protein derived from fava beans (also known as broad beans). The …
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Fermented Rice Alcohol
Not animal-derived
Fermented rice alcohol is a liquid produced by the fermentation of rice. This process, similar to brewing, uses yeast and …
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Fillets
Animal-derived
Fillets are pieces of fish or meat that have been cut from the animal. They are typically boneless and skinless, …
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Fine Green Beans
Not animal-derived
Fine green beans, also known as French beans or haricots verts, are a variety of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). …
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Fish meat
Animal-derived
Fish meat refers to the edible flesh of fish. It is a primary source of protein and nutrients, obtained through …
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Fish Paste
Animal-derived
Fish paste is a savoury condiment made from finely ground or pureed fish, often with salt and other seasonings. It …
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Flaked Pearl Barley
Not animal-derived
Flaked pearl barley is a whole grain product made from barley that has been dehulled, pearled (to remove the outer …
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Flavourings Acid
Flavourings are substances that give food a particular taste or smell. They can be derived from natural sources like fruits, …
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Flavours Or Hydrogenated Fat
Flavours are substances or mixtures that impart taste and/or odour to food. They can be derived from natural sources (plants, …
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Food Colouring
Food colourings are substances that add or restore colour to food, making it more appealing to consumers. They can be …
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Free Range Whole Milk
Animal-derived
Free-range whole milk comes from cows that have access to pasture for grazing. The 'whole' designation means it contains its …
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French Brandy
Animal-derived
French brandy is a type of cognac, a distilled spirit made from grapes grown in the Cognac region of France. …
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Fresh pasta
Animal-derived
Fresh pasta is a type of pasta made from a dough of durum wheat flour, eggs, and sometimes water. It …
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Fresh tomatoes
Not animal-derived
Tomatoes are the edible, usually red, fruit of the nightshade plant Solanum lycopersicum. Native to western South America, they are …
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Fruit Filling
Fruit filling is a sweet preparation made primarily from fruit, sugar, and often a gelling agent. It is typically cooked …
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Fully Refined Soya Oil
Not animal-derived
Fully refined soya oil is a vegetable oil extracted from soybean seeds. The refining process removes impurities, colour, and flavour, …
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Garam Masala Blend
Not animal-derived
Garam masala is a blend of ground spices, originating from the Indian subcontinent. The exact composition varies regionally and by …
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Garcinia Cambogia
Not animal-derived
Garcinia cambogia is a tropical fruit, native to Indonesia and Southeast Asia. The extract from its rind, particularly rich in …
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Gelatine Hydrolysate
Animal-derived
Gelatine hydrolysate is a protein-rich substance derived from collagen, which is typically sourced from animal bones and connective tissues. The …
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Ginger Oil
Not animal-derived
Ginger oil is a volatile oil extracted from the rhizomes (underground stems) of the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale). It is …
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Ginger Sauce
Not animal-derived
Ginger sauce is a savoury condiment made from the root of the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale). The root is typically …
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Gluten Free Wheat Starch
Not animal-derived
Gluten-free wheat starch is a purified starch derived from wheat, from which the gluten protein has been removed. The process …
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Golden Millet Seed
Not animal-derived
Golden millet seed is a small, round grain, typically yellow or golden in colour. It is a type of cereal …
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Grain Alcohol
Not animal-derived
Grain alcohol is a clear, colourless liquid produced by the fermentation of grains such as wheat, corn, or rye. The …
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Grain Blend
Not animal-derived
A grain blend is a mixture of different types of grains, such as wheat, oats, barley, rye, or corn. These …
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Gran Levanto Cheese
Animal-derived
Gran Levanto is a type of Italian hard cheese, often made from a blend of cow's and sheep's milk. It …
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Grana Padano Cheese
Animal-derived
Grana Padano is a hard, Italian cheese made from unpasteurised cow's milk. It is produced in the Po River valley …
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Green Cardamom Pods
Not animal-derived
Green cardamom pods contain small black seeds that are highly aromatic. They are native to the Indian subcontinent and are …
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Green Chilli Paste
Not animal-derived
Green chilli paste is made from ground green chillies, often with added salt, oil, or other spices. It is used …
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Ground Coriander
Not animal-derived
Ground coriander is made from the dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum), a herb in the parsley family. …
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Ground Ginger
Not animal-derived
Ground ginger is made from the dried rhizome (underground stem) of the ginger plant, Zingiber officinale, which is native to …
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Guar Gum Xanthan Gum
Not animal-derived
Guar gum and xanthan gum are both soluble dietary fibres. Guar gum is extracted from the guar bean, a legume …
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Habanero Mash
Not animal-derived
Habanero mash is a preparation made from the habanero chilli pepper, a variety known for its intense heat and fruity …
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Halloumi Medium Fat Hard Cheese
Animal-derived
Halloumi is a semi-hard, unripened brined cheese traditionally made from a mixture of goat's and sheep's milk. It originates from …
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Ham With Added Water
Animal-derived
Ham with added water is a type of cured pork product where water, and sometimes other ingredients like salt or …
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Hass avocado
Not animal-derived
The Hass avocado is a popular variety of avocado, originating from California and now grown worldwide. It is a fruit …
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Hawthorn
Not animal-derived
Hawthorn is a thorny shrub or tree native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Its berries, leaves, and flowers …
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Hazelnut oil
Not animal-derived
Hazelnut oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the kernels of hazelnuts. It is produced by pressing the nuts, often …
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