Food Ingredients
Comprehensive information on food ingredients, allergens and food additives
Bavette Steak
Animal-derived
Bavette steak is a cut of beef that comes from the flank or skirt area of the cow. It is …
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Bayleaf Powder
Not animal-derived
Bayleaf powder is made from the dried leaves of the bay laurel tree (Laurus nobilis), native to the Mediterranean region. …
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Bbq Marinade
BBQ marinade is a seasoned sauce used to flavour and tenderise food, typically meat, before or during cooking. It is …
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Beechwood Smoked Bacon Lardons
Animal-derived
Beechwood smoked bacon lardons are small pieces of cured pork belly that have been smoked over beechwood. The smoking process …
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Beef Bone Broth
Animal-derived
Beef bone broth is made by simmering animal bones, connective tissues, and marrow for an extended period. This process extracts …
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Beef Flank
Animal-derived
Beef flank is a cut of beef from the abdominal muscles, located below the loin and behind the brisket. It …
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Beef kidney
Animal-derived
Beef kidney is an organ meat from cattle. It is typically removed from the carcass during butchery and can be …
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Bengal Gram Flour
Not animal-derived
Bengal gram flour, also known as besan or chickpea flour, is a flour made from ground dried chickpeas. It is …
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Benzoate
Not animal-derived
Benzoate is a salt or ester of benzoic acid. Benzoic acid occurs naturally in many plants, such as cranberries, plums, …
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Benzyl alcohol
E1519
Not animal-derived
Benzyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol that occurs naturally in some fruits and berries. It can be produced synthetically through …
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Bergamot orange flavouring
Not animal-derived
Bergamot orange flavouring is derived from the rind of the bergamot orange, a fragrant citrus fruit native to Southeast Asia …
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Beta Glucan
Not animal-derived
Beta-glucans are a group of polysaccharides, a type of soluble fibre, found naturally in the cell walls of plants, bacteria, …
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Bifidobacterium bifidum
Bifidobacterium bifidum is a type of bacteria naturally found in the human gut, particularly in infants. It is a probiotic, …
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Bifidobacterium longum
Bifidobacterium longum is a type of bacteria naturally found in the human gut. It is a probiotic, meaning it is …
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Bifidobacterium Species
Bifidobacterium species are a group of bacteria commonly found in the gut of humans and animals. They are often added …
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Bifidobacterium Spp
Bifidobacterium spp. are a genus of Gram-positive, anaerobic bacteria. They are commonly found in the digestive and urinary tracts of …
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Birch
Not animal-derived
Birch is a type of tree native to temperate and boreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Its sap can be …
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Birdseye Chilli Powder
Not animal-derived
Birdseye chilli powder is a ground spice made from dried Birdseye chillies, a cultivar of the chilli pepper species *Capsicum …
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Bitter Orange Oil
Not animal-derived
Bitter orange oil is an essential oil extracted from the peel of the bitter orange fruit (Citrus aurantium). It is …
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Black Kidney Beans
Not animal-derived
Black kidney beans are a variety of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), native to the Americas. They are a popular …
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Black Pepper Cloves
Not animal-derived
Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae. The fruit of the vine, known as a …
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Black Pepper Flavour
Black pepper flavour is a synthetic or natural compound designed to mimic the taste and aroma of black pepper (Piper …
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Black Pepper Nutmeg
Not animal-derived
Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, native to Kerala, India. Its fruit, a drupe, …
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Black Pepper White Pepper
Not animal-derived
Black pepper and white pepper are derived from the dried berries (drupes) of the flowering vine Piper nigrum. Black pepper …
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Black Summer Truffles
Not animal-derived
Black summer truffles (Tuber aestivum) are a type of fungus that grows underground, typically in association with tree roots. They …
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Blanches almonds
Not animal-derived
Blanched almonds are whole almonds that have had their skins removed. The blanching process typically involves immersing the almonds in …
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Blancs D Oeufs Pasteurises
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Blend
A blend is a mixture of two or more ingredients, combined to achieve a specific texture, flavour, or nutritional profile. …
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Blonde cane sugar
Not animal-derived
Blonde cane sugar is a type of unrefined sugar made from sugar cane. It retains some of the natural molasses …
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Blueberry flavouring
Blueberry flavouring is a substance that provides the taste and aroma of blueberries. It can be derived from natural sources, …
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Blueberry Infused Diced Cranberries
Not animal-derived
These are dried cranberries that have been infused with blueberry flavouring. The process typically involves soaking dried cranberries in a …
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Bocconcini Mozzarella Balls
Animal-derived
Bocconcini are small, bite-sized balls of fresh mozzarella cheese. They are made from cow's milk, typically using a traditional cheesemaking …
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Boletus Mushroom
Not animal-derived
Boletus mushrooms, commonly known as porcini, are a group of fungi prized for their rich, earthy flavour and meaty texture. …
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Bovine Collagen Peptides
Animal-derived
Bovine collagen peptides are small chains of amino acids derived from collagen, the main structural protein found in animal connective …
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Bramley
Not animal-derived
Bramley is a cultivar of apple, specifically a cooking apple, developed in the 19th century in Nottinghamshire, England. It is …
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British Apple
Not animal-derived
British apples are a variety of the domesticated apple fruit (Malus domestica) grown in the UK. They are cultivated from …
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British Beef Sirloin Steak
Animal-derived
Sirloin steak is a prime cut of beef taken from the upper, rear part of the cow, known for its …
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British Butter
Animal-derived
Butter is a dairy product made by churning fresh or fermented cream or milk. It is primarily composed of butterfat, …
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British Chicken Carcass
Animal-derived
British chicken carcass refers to the bones, skin, and residual meat left after the main parts of a chicken have …
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British Chicken Drumsticks
Animal-derived
Chicken drumsticks are a cut of meat from the lower part of a chicken's leg. They are a popular source …
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British Chicken Wing
Animal-derived
Chicken wings are the outer sections of a chicken's wing. They are a popular cut of poultry, often sold fresh …
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British Duck Breast
Animal-derived
British duck breast is the meat from domesticated ducks raised in the UK. It is a popular poultry product, often …
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British Pork Leg
Animal-derived
British pork leg is a cut of meat from the hind leg of a domestic pig raised in the UK. …
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British Venison
Animal-derived
British venison is meat from deer that are wild-hunted or farmed in the UK. It is a lean, red meat …
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British Wheat
Not animal-derived
Wheat is a cereal grain that is a staple food worldwide, particularly in Europe and North America. In the UK, …
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British Whole Cows Milk
Animal-derived
Whole cows' milk is milk that has not had its fat content altered. It is sourced from cows and is …
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Broad
Not animal-derived
Broad beans, also known as fava beans, are large, green legumes that grow in pods. They are a versatile ingredient, …
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Broad-leaved endive
Not animal-derived
Broad-leaved endive, also known as Belgian endive or chicory, is a leafy vegetable that grows in a cool, dark environment. …
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Bromelain
Not animal-derived
Bromelain is a group of enzymes derived from the stems of pineapples (Ananas comosus). It is extracted from the pineapple …
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Brown Butter
Animal-derived
Brown butter, also known as beurre noisette, is butter that has been gently heated until its water content has evaporated …
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