Food Ingredients
Comprehensive information on food ingredients, allergens and food additives
Herb Dressing
Herb dressing is a savoury sauce made from a blend of herbs, often including parsley, chives, dill, or basil, mixed …
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Herb Vinegar
Not animal-derived
Herb vinegar is a type of vinegar infused with herbs. It is made by steeping fresh or dried herbs in …
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Hühnerei Trockeneiweiß
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Humboldt squid
Animal-derived
Humboldt squid (Dosidicus gigas) is a large species of squid found in the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is a commercially …
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Hydrolysed Bovine Collagen Peptides
Animal-derived
Hydrolysed bovine collagen peptides are derived from collagen, a protein found in the connective tissues of cattle. The collagen is …
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Inactive Dry Yeast
Not animal-derived
Inactive dry yeast is a deactivated form of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, a single-celled fungus. It is produced by drying …
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Inactive Yeast Powder
Not animal-derived
Inactive yeast powder is made from deactivated yeast cells, typically *Saccharomyces cerevisiae*. The yeast is grown in a nutrient-rich medium, …
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Ingredients Glucose Syrup
Not animal-derived
Glucose syrup is a liquid sweetener made from starch, typically from wheat, corn, or potatoes. The starch is broken down …
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Italian Chopped Tomato Sauce
Not animal-derived
Italian Chopped Tomato Sauce is a preparation of tomatoes, typically cooked and seasoned. It is made from ripe tomatoes, often …
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Jalapeno Seasoning
Not animal-derived
Jalapeño seasoning is a blend of spices designed to impart the characteristic flavour of jalapeño peppers. It typically includes dried, …
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Jumbo Raisins
Not animal-derived
Jumbo raisins are large, dried grapes, typically of the Thompson Seedless variety. They are produced by drying ripe grapes, often …
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Kashmiri Chilli
Not animal-derived
Kashmiri chilli is a variety of chilli pepper native to the Kashmir region of the Indian subcontinent. It is known …
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Kibbled Malted Rye
Not animal-derived
Kibbled malted rye is made from rye grains that have been malted and then coarsely ground. Malting involves steeping the …
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King Oyster Mushroom
Not animal-derived
The King Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus eryngii) is a large, firm mushroom native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the …
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Korean chili powder
Not animal-derived
Korean chili powder is made from dried and ground Korean chili peppers, such as the Gochugaru variety. These peppers are …
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L Choline Bitartrate
Not animal-derived
L-Choline Bitartrate is a salt form of choline, an essential nutrient that plays a vital role in cell membrane structure, …
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L Threonine
L-Threonine is an essential amino acid, meaning the body cannot produce it and it must be obtained from the diet. …
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Lactate
Lactate is the salt or ester of lactic acid, a naturally occurring organic acid. Lactic acid is produced by the …
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Lactococcus Lactis Subsp
Lactococcus lactis subsp. is a type of lactic acid bacterium. These bacteria are commonly found in dairy products and are …
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Lancashire cheese
Animal-derived
Lancashire cheese is a semi-hard, crumbly cheese made in Lancashire, England. It is traditionally made from unpasteurised cow's milk, though …
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Lecithins Soya
Not animal-derived
Lecithins are a group of naturally occurring compounds found in plant and animal tissues. Soya lecithin is derived from soybean …
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Leeks
Not animal-derived
Leeks are a member of the Allium genus, related to onions and garlic. They are a hardy biennial plant, grown …
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Lemon Juice Not From Concentrate
Not animal-derived
Lemon juice not from concentrate is made by pressing lemons to extract their juice, which is then filtered. It is …
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Lemon verbena
Not animal-derived
Lemon verbena (Aloysia citrodora) is a flowering plant native to South America. Its leaves have a strong, distinct lemon scent …
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Lemon vinaigrette
Not animal-derived
Lemon vinaigrette is a dressing typically made from lemon juice, oil (such as olive oil), and seasonings like salt and …
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Levain
Not animal-derived
Levain, also known as sourdough starter, is a fermented dough containing wild yeasts and lactic acid bacteria. It is made …
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Light Muscovado Sugar
Not animal-derived
Light muscovado sugar is a type of unrefined cane sugar. It is produced by pressing sugar cane juice and then …
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Lime Flavour Seasoning
Lime flavour seasoning is a blend of ingredients designed to impart a lime taste and aroma to foods. It typically …
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Lime Flavoured Cashews
Lime flavouring is a synthetic or natural compound designed to mimic the taste and aroma of limes. It is created …
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Liqueur wine
Animal-derived
Liqueur wine is a fortified wine, meaning a spirit (usually brandy) is added during production. This increases the alcohol content …
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Liquid smoke
Not animal-derived
Liquid smoke is a smoky-flavoured liquid produced by condensing the smoke from burning hardwoods. The process typically involves burning wood, …
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Liquor
Liquor is an alcoholic beverage, typically made from the distillation of fermented grains, fruits, or vegetables. It can also refer …
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Live Kefir
Animal-derived
Live kefir is a fermented milk drink made using kefir grains, which are a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts. …
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Lotus seeds
Not animal-derived
Lotus seeds are the edible seeds of the lotus plant (Nelumbo nucifera). They are typically harvested from the seed pods …
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Lovage leaves
Not animal-derived
Lovage is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region, now cultivated widely. The leaves, stems, and seeds are used, …
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Low Sodium Soy Sauce
Not animal-derived
Low sodium soy sauce is a reduced-salt version of traditional soy sauce. It is made by brewing soybeans, wheat, salt, …
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Lucuma
Not animal-derived
Lucuma is a fruit native to the Andean regions of South America, particularly Peru. The fruit has a hard, green …
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Magnesium lactate
E329
Not animal-derived
Magnesium lactate is the magnesium salt of lactic acid. It is produced by the neutralisation of lactic acid with a …
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Malted Kibbled Wheat
Not animal-derived
Malted kibbled wheat is made from whole wheat grains that have been germinated (malted) and then kibbled (crushed or broken). …
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Mandarin Oil
Not animal-derived
Mandarin oil is a natural oil extracted from the peel of mandarins, a type of citrus fruit. The extraction is …
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Marc de Champagne
Animal-derived
Marc de Champagne is a type of French brandy made from the pomace (skins, seeds, and pulp) left over after …
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Marcona almond
Not animal-derived
Marcona almonds are a variety of almond originating from Spain, particularly the Mediterranean coast. They are known for their rounder …
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Marinade Mix
Marinade mixes are typically a blend of spices, herbs, and other flavourings designed to impart taste and tenderness to food, …
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Marrowfat Processed Peas
Not animal-derived
Marrowfat peas are mature dried marrowfat peas that have been soaked and then canned or tinned. They are a type …
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Masala Powder
Not animal-derived
Masala powder is a blend of ground spices, originating from the Indian subcontinent. The exact composition varies widely by region …
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Mature Coloured Cheddar Cheese
Animal-derived
Mature coloured cheddar cheese is a hard, yellow-orange cheese made from cow's milk. It is produced by the cheddarisation process, …
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Mature White Cheddar Cheese
Animal-derived
Mature white cheddar cheese is a hard, pale yellow to white cheese made from cow's milk. It is produced by …
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Mayonnaise Dressing
Animal-derived
Mayonnaise dressing is a thick, creamy sauce made from oil, egg yolk, and an acid, typically vinegar or lemon juice. …
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Mct
Not animal-derived
Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are fats derived from coconut oil or palm kernel oil. They are a type of saturated fatty …
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Mediterranean Vegetable Stock
Not animal-derived
Mediterranean Vegetable Stock is a savoury liquid or powder used to add depth of flavour to dishes. It is typically …
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