Food Ingredients
Comprehensive information on food ingredients, allergens and food additives
Red Kidney
Not animal-derived
Red kidney beans are a variety of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), native to the Americas. They are typically dried …
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Red Leicester Cheese Flavouring
Red Leicester cheese flavouring is a food additive designed to impart the characteristic taste and aroma of Red Leicester cheese. …
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Red Paprika
Not animal-derived
Red paprika is a spice made from ground dried pods of certain varieties of the pepper plant, *Capsicum annuum*. It …
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Red Thai Chilli Paste
Not animal-derived
Red Thai chilli paste is a condiment made from dried red chillies, often pounded with other ingredients like garlic, shallots, …
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Refined Soyabean
Not animal-derived
Refined soybean oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the soybean plant (Glycine max). The refining process …
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Rehydrated chickpeas
Not animal-derived
Rehydrated chickpeas are dried chickpeas that have been soaked in water to soften them before use. Chickpeas, also known as …
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Rhizopus
Not animal-derived
Rhizopus is a genus of common saprophytic fungi. It is used in food production, most notably in the fermentation of …
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Rhodiola rosea
Not animal-derived
Rhodiola rosea is a plant native to cold-region areas of the Arctic and alpine zones. It is commonly known as …
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Riboflavin 5 Phosphate Sodium
Not animal-derived
Riboflavin 5 phosphate sodium is the sodium salt of riboflavin-5-phosphate, a water-soluble form of vitamin B2 (riboflavin). It is produced …
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Ribonucleotides
Ribonucleotides are compounds naturally found in all living cells, including those of meat and fish. They are often produced industrially …
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Rice Oil
Not animal-derived
Rice oil, also known as rice bran oil, is a vegetable oil extracted from the bran of rice grains. The …
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Ricotta Cheese
Animal-derived
Ricotta is a fresh Italian whey cheese, traditionally made from the whey leftover from the production of other cheeses like …
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Roast Beef Seasoning
Roast beef seasoning is a flavouring blend designed to mimic the taste of roast beef. It typically contains a mix …
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Roast British Chicken
Animal-derived
Roast British chicken is chicken meat that has been cooked by roasting, typically in an oven. It is sourced from …
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Roast Pork Stock
Animal-derived
Roast pork stock is a liquid made by simmering roasted pork bones, meat, and vegetables (such as onions, carrots, and …
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Roasted Almond Butter
Not animal-derived
Almond butter is a spread made from ground, roasted almonds. Roasting intensifies the nutty flavour and aroma of the almonds …
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Rose Flavouring
Rose flavouring is a concentrated liquid or powder that captures the floral scent and taste of rose petals. It is …
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Rose Harissa Paste
Not animal-derived
Rose harissa is a North African chilli paste, a variation of traditional harissa. It is made from roasted red peppers, …
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Rosemary Flavour
Not animal-derived
Rosemary flavour is derived from the rosemary plant (Rosmarinus officinalis), a woody perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It …
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Rowan Berry Extract
Not animal-derived
Rowan berry extract is derived from the berries of the rowan tree (Sorbus aucuparia). The berries, also known as rowan …
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Rubbed Herbs
Not animal-derived
Rubbed herbs are dried herbs that have been rubbed or crushed to release their flavour and aroma. This process breaks …
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Rubbed Thyme
Not animal-derived
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. The leaves are small and oval, with a …
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Rye malt flour
Not animal-derived
Rye malt flour is made from malted rye grains. The grains are germinated (sprouted) and then dried and ground into …
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Saccharose
Not animal-derived
Saccharose, commonly known as sucrose or table sugar, is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose. It is naturally found …
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Salad Cress
Not animal-derived
Salad cress (Lepidium sativum) is a fast-growing herb with a peppery, slightly bitter flavour. It is cultivated from tiny seeds, …
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Salmon fillet
Animal-derived
Salmon is a fatty fish found in both the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans. It is prized for its …
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Salt Crystals
Salt crystals are the common form of sodium chloride (NaCl), a mineral compound essential for life. It is typically mined …
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Salt Garlic
Not animal-derived
Salt garlic is a seasoning made from dried, ground garlic cloves mixed with salt. It combines the pungent, savoury flavour …
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Salt Replacement
Not animal-derived
Salt replacements are ingredients used to reduce the sodium content of foods while aiming to retain a salty taste. They …
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Salt Replacer
Not animal-derived
Salt replacers are substances used to reduce the sodium content of foods while aiming to mimic the taste and texture …
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Salt Stabiliser
Not animal-derived
Salt Stabiliser is a food additive used to improve the texture and stability of certain food products. It is typically …
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San Marzano Tomato Sauce
Not animal-derived
San Marzano tomato sauce is a sauce made from San Marzano tomatoes, a variety of plum tomato that grows in …
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Sardine fillets
Animal-derived
Sardines are small, oily fish belonging to the herring family. They are typically caught in the wild from oceans around …
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Sardines
Animal-derived
Sardines are small, oily fish belonging to the herring family. They are typically found in the Atlantic and Mediterranean seas. …
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Sauvignon Blanc White Wine
Sauvignon Blanc is a green-skinned grape variety originating from the Bordeaux region of France. It is known for its distinctive …
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Scorbic Acid
Not animal-derived
Ascorbic acid is a form of vitamin C, a naturally occurring nutrient found in many fruits and vegetables. It can …
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Scottish Oat Flakes
Not animal-derived
Scottish oat flakes are whole oat grains that have been dehulled, steamed, and then rolled flat. This process helps to …
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Seasalt
Not animal-derived
Seasalt is a type of salt produced by evaporating seawater. It is harvested from the sea and typically contains trace …
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Shea Nut Butter
Not animal-derived
Shea nut butter is a fat derived from the nuts of the African shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa). The nuts are …
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Sifted tomato
Not animal-derived
Sifted tomato refers to tomatoes that have been processed to remove skins and seeds, resulting in a smoother texture. This …
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Skyr
Animal-derived
Skyr is a cultured dairy product from Iceland, similar to strained yogurt. It is made by fermenting skimmed cow's milk …
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Sloe Gin
Not animal-derived
Sloe gin is a British liqueur made by steeping sloe berries (the fruit of the blackthorn bush) in gin, along …
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Smoked Ham Hock
Animal-derived
Smoked ham hock is a cut of pork from the lower part of the leg, above the foot. It is …
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Sodium Bi Carbonate
Not animal-derived
Sodium bicarbonate is a white crystalline powder, a salt of carbonic acid. It occurs naturally in mineral deposits and is …
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Sodium salts of fatty acids
E470ai
Sodium salts of fatty acids are compounds derived from the reaction of sodium with fatty acids, which can be sourced …
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Soft white cheese
Animal-derived
Soft white cheese is a fresh cheese with a high moisture content, giving it a mild flavour and creamy texture. …
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Southern Fried Chicken Goujon
Animal-derived
Southern fried chicken goujons are pieces of chicken breast coated in seasoned flour or batter, then deep-fried. The coating typically …
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Soy
Not animal-derived
Soy, also known as soya, is a legume native to East Asia. It is a versatile crop grown for its …
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Soy bran
Not animal-derived
Soy bran is the outer layer of the soybean. It is a by-product of soy processing, such as when soybeans …
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Soya Derivatives
Not animal-derived
Soya derivatives are ingredients made from soybeans, a legume native to East Asia. They are processed from the soybean plant …
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