Food Ingredients
Comprehensive information on food ingredients, allergens and food additives
Palm Vegetable Oils Kernel
Not animal-derived
Palm kernel oil is a vegetable oil derived from the kernel of the oil palm fruit. It is a solid …
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Panko Breadcrumbs
Not animal-derived
Panko breadcrumbs are a type of Japanese-style breadcrumb. They are made from white bread without crusts, processed into larger, airier …
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Paprica Extract
Not animal-derived
Paprika extract is a vibrant red or orange-red food colouring derived from the fruit of the Capsicum annuum plant, commonly …
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Parsley Salt
Not animal-derived
Parsley salt is a seasoning blend typically made from dried parsley and salt. The dried parsley provides a mild, herbaceous …
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Passionflower
Not animal-derived
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a climbing vine native to the Americas. Its flowers, leaves, and stems are used, typically dried, …
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Pasta Spirals
Not animal-derived
Pasta spirals are a type of dried pasta shaped into a corkscrew or helix. They are typically made from durum …
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Pasteurized milk and cream
Animal-derived
Pasteurised milk and cream are dairy products derived from cows, sheep, or goats. Pasteurisation involves heating the milk or cream …
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Peas
Not animal-derived
Peas are small, round, green seeds from the legume family, grown in pods. They are a common vegetable crop worldwide, …
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Pepitas
Not animal-derived
Pepitas are the edible seeds of certain varieties of pumpkin or squash. After the pumpkin or squash is harvested, the …
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Pepper Seasoning
Not animal-derived
Pepper seasoning is a blend of spices, primarily ground black pepper (Piper nigrum), often combined with other seasonings like salt, …
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Peppercorn Sauce
Animal-derived
Peppercorn sauce is a rich, creamy sauce often made with a base of cream, stock, and peppercorns. The peppercorns, typically …
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Permeate
Animal-derived
Permeate is a by-product of the dairy industry, primarily produced during the manufacture of cheese and whey protein. It is …
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Phenylalanine
Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid, meaning the body cannot produce it and it must be obtained from the diet. …
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Pineapple Fruit Powder
Not animal-derived
Pineapple fruit powder is made from dried and ground pineapple fruit. The process typically involves dehydrating fresh pineapple, often through …
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Pineapple syrup
Not animal-derived
Pineapple syrup is a liquid sweetener derived from the juice of pineapples. It is produced by concentrating the natural sugars …
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Pinto
Not animal-derived
Pinto beans are a variety of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), native to the Americas. They are typically sold dried …
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Piquante Peppers
Not animal-derived
Piquante peppers are a type of small, red chilli pepper known for their distinctive sweet and spicy flavour. They are …
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Pistachio filling
Not animal-derived
Pistachio filling is a sweet paste or cream made from ground pistachios, often combined with sugar, oil, and flavourings. Pistachios …
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Plant Derived Cholecalciferol
Not animal-derived
Plant-derived cholecalciferol is a form of vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin essential for calcium absorption and bone health. It is …
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Plantago Psyllium
Not animal-derived
Plantago psyllium, commonly known as psyllium, is a type of fibre derived from the seeds of the Plantago ovata plant. …
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Pommes En Poudre
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Popcorn Maize
Not animal-derived
Popcorn maize is a variety of corn (Zea mays) specifically cultivated for its ability to 'pop' when heated. The hard, …
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Popping Corn
Not animal-derived
Popping corn is a variety of maize (corn) that expands and puffs up when heated. The hard outer hull contains …
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Pork Backfat
Animal-derived
Pork backfat is the layer of fat found directly beneath the skin of a pig. It is typically rendered down …
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Pork Lungs
Animal-derived
Pork lungs are the respiratory organs of a pig. They are typically removed during the slaughtering process and can be …
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Pork Trim
Animal-derived
Pork trim is a by-product of the pork processing industry. It consists of pieces of pork meat and fat that …
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Potassiu Sorbate
Not animal-derived
Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid. It is a naturally occurring compound found in some fruits, but …
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Potassium salts of orthophosphoric acid
Not animal-derived
Potassium salts of orthophosphoric acid are a group of inorganic compounds that are derived from phosphoric acid and potassium. They …
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Potato Snack
Not animal-derived
Potato snack is a broad term for savoury food items made primarily from potato. These can range from crisps and …
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Potato wedges
Not animal-derived
Potato wedges are pieces of potato, typically cut into a wedge shape. They are usually made from whole potatoes, often …
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Powdered almonds
Not animal-derived
Powdered almonds are finely ground almonds, which are the edible seeds of the almond tree (Prunus dulcis). They are produced …
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Predust
Predust is a dry coating applied to food before it is battered or breaded. It is typically made from a …
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Pressed Apple Juice
Not animal-derived
Pressed apple juice is the liquid extracted from crushed apples. It is made by mechanically pressing apples to release their …
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Pretzels
Not animal-derived
Pretzels are a type of baked bread product, traditionally shaped into a knot. They are made from a simple dough …
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Probiotic cultures
Probiotic cultures are live microorganisms, such as bacteria and yeasts, which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit …
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Processed Euchema Seaweed
Not animal-derived
Processed Euchema Seaweed is a hydrocolloid extracted from red seaweeds of the Eucheuma genus. It is cultivated in tropical waters, …
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Prosciutto
Animal-derived
Prosciutto is a dry-cured ham, typically made from pork leg. The meat is salt-cured and then air-dried for several months, …
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Pumpkin Seed Kernels
Not animal-derived
Pumpkin seed kernels, also known as pepitas, are the edible seeds of a pumpkin. They are typically harvested from pumpkins, …
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Pure maple syrup
Not animal-derived
Pure maple syrup is a natural sweetener made from the sap of maple trees, primarily sugar, red, or black maple …
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Pure vanilla extract
Not animal-derived
Pure vanilla extract is a liquid flavouring made by macerating and extracting vanilla pods (beans) in alcohol and water. The …
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Purple Carrot Juice Concentrate
Not animal-derived
Purple carrot juice concentrate is made from carrots, a root vegetable, that have a naturally deep purple hue. The juice …
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Quorn mushroom product
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Rapeseed Oil Garlic Puree
Not animal-derived
Rapeseed oil garlic puree is made by processing garlic cloves and combining them with rapeseed oil. Rapeseed oil, also known …
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Raspberry filling
Not animal-derived
Raspberry filling is a sweet preparation made from raspberries, often combined with sugar and a gelling agent. It is typically …
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Raspberry Flavour Apple Jam
Not animal-derived
Raspberry flavour apple jam is a fruit spread made primarily from apples and sugar, with added flavourings to mimic raspberry. …
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Raspberry leaf
Not animal-derived
Raspberry leaf comes from the leaves of the raspberry plant (Rubus idaeus). The leaves are typically dried and then used …
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Raw cacao butter
Not animal-derived
Cacao butter is the fat extracted from the beans of the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao). The beans are fermented, dried, …
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Re Hydrated Potato Flakes
Not animal-derived
Rehydrated potato flakes are made by cooking potatoes, then dehydrating them into flakes or granules. These flakes are then rehydrated …
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Red Ginseng Root
Not animal-derived
Red ginseng root is a root from the Panax ginseng plant, which is native to East Asia. The root is …
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Red Jalapeno Mash
Not animal-derived
Red jalapeno mash is a food ingredient made from ripened red jalapeno peppers, which are a variety of chilli pepper. …
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About Food Ingredients
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