Food Ingredients
Comprehensive information on food ingredients, allergens and food additives
Escallion
Not animal-derived
Escallion, also known as spring onion or scallion, is a type of young onion. It has a mild onion flavour …
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Esters Of Fatty Acids
Esters of fatty acids are compounds formed by the reaction of fatty acids with alcohols. They can be derived from …
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Ethylalcohol
Not animal-derived
Ethanol, commonly known as ethyl alcohol, is a volatile, flammable, colourless liquid. It is produced by the fermentation of sugars …
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Eucalyptus
Not animal-derived
Eucalyptus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs native to Australia. The leaves of certain species, particularly Eucalyptus globulus, …
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Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese
Animal-derived
Farmhouse cheddar is a hard, unpasteurised cow's milk cheese, traditionally made in the West Country of England. It is matured …
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Fast Green FCF
E143
Not animal-derived
Fast Green FCF is a synthetic green triarylmethane dye. It is manufactured through a chemical process involving condensation reactions. It …
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Fast Yellow AB
E105
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Fat Blend
A fat blend is a mixture of different fats and oils, often including vegetable oils, animal fats, or both. These …
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Fat Free Greek Strained Yogurt
Animal-derived
Fat-free Greek strained yogurt is a dairy product made by straining regular yogurt to remove most of its whey, resulting …
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Fat Protein Enriched Milk
Animal-derived
Fat Protein Enriched Milk is milk that has had its protein content increased, typically through the addition of milk proteins …
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Fat Reduced
Fat reduced refers to a food product where a significant portion of the fat content has been removed during processing. …
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Fat Reduced Co Powder
Not animal-derived
Fat-reduced cocoa powder is made by removing some of the cocoa butter (fat) from roasted cocoa beans. The remaining solids …
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Fava
Not animal-derived
Fava beans, also known as broad beans, are a type of legume native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle …
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Fava Bean Isolate
Not animal-derived
Fava bean isolate is a protein-rich powder derived from fava beans (Vicia faba). The beans are processed to separate the …
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Fava Protein
Not animal-derived
Fava protein is derived from fava beans (also known as broad beans). The beans are processed to extract and concentrate …
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Fermented Red Cayenne Peppers
Not animal-derived
Fermented Red Cayenne Peppers are whole red cayenne peppers that have undergone a fermentation process, typically involving salt and water. …
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Fermented Wheat Flour
Not animal-derived
Fermented wheat flour is produced by allowing wheat flour to undergo a fermentation process, typically using natural yeasts and bacteria. …
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Fermented Wheat Seasoning
Not animal-derived
Fermented wheat seasoning is a savoury liquid made from wheat flour and water that has undergone fermentation. This process develops …
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Fermented Yellow Pea Protein
Not animal-derived
Fermented yellow pea protein is a plant-based protein derived from yellow peas. The fermentation process, often using microorganisms like bacteria …
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Feta Cheese
Animal-derived
Feta is a brined curd cheese traditionally made in Greece. It is typically produced from sheep's milk, or a mixture …
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Feta Cheese P D O
Animal-derived
Feta cheese PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) is a traditional Greek brined cheese. It is made from sheep's milk, or …
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Fibre
Not animal-derived
Fibre, also known as dietary fibre, is the part of plant-based foods that the body cannot digest or absorb. It …
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Fine Sea Salt
Not animal-derived
Fine sea salt is a type of salt produced by evaporating seawater. It is typically made by allowing seawater to …
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Finger millet
Not animal-derived
Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) is a small-seeded cereal grain native to Africa, now widely cultivated in India and parts of …
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Fior Di Latte Mozzarella Cheese
Animal-derived
Fior di latte mozzarella is a fresh, unripened cheese originating from southern Italy. It is made from cow's milk, typically …
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Fish Bones
Animal-derived
Fish bones are the skeletal structures of fish. They are typically removed from fish flesh during processing for consumption. In …
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Flaked Brazil Nuts
Not animal-derived
Brazil nuts are large, nutrient-dense seeds from the Brazil nut tree (Bertholletia excelsa), native to South America. The nuts are …
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Flamin Hot Seasoning
Flamin' Hot seasoning is a proprietary blend of spices and flavourings designed to impart a spicy, hot flavour. The exact …
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Flavouring Agent
Flavouring agents are substances used to impart or modify the taste and/or odour of food. They can be derived from …
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Flavouring Emulsifier
Emulsifiers are substances that help to mix ingredients that normally don't mix well, such as oil and water. Flavouring emulsifiers …
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Flavouring Onion Powder
Not animal-derived
Onion powder is made from dried, ground onions. The dehydration process concentrates the onion's natural flavour and aroma. It is …
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Flavouring Salt
Flavouring salt is a complex mixture of ingredients that enhances or imparts a salty taste to food. It can be …
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Flavouring Stabiliser
Flavouring stabilisers are substances used to maintain the consistency and texture of flavourings. They are often derived from natural sources …
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Flavourings Emulsifier
Flavourings are substances that give food a particular taste and/or smell. They can be natural (extracted from plants or animals), …
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Flavourings Fruit
Fruit flavourings are complex mixtures of natural and/or synthetic substances that provide taste and aroma mimicking natural fruit. They can …
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Flavourings Salt
Salt is a mineral compound, chemically known as sodium chloride (NaCl). It occurs naturally in large underground deposits and is …
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Flour Treatment
Not animal-derived
Flour treatment agents are substances added to flour to improve its baking performance. They can be added during the milling …
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Folic Acid Vitamins
Not animal-derived
Folic acid, also known as vitamin B9, is a B vitamin that occurs naturally in some foods. It is a …
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Fondant Sauce
Fondant sauce is a smooth, sweet, and pliable mixture primarily made from sugar, water, and a stabiliser. It is typically …
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Free range chicken
Animal-derived
Free-range chicken refers to chickens raised with access to outdoor space for at least part of the day. This contrasts …
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Free range chicken egg yolk
Animal-derived
The yolk is the yellow, nutrient-rich part of a chicken egg, separated from the egg white. It contains fats, proteins, …
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Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
Not animal-derived
Freshly squeezed lemon juice is the liquid extracted directly from lemons (Citrus limon). Lemons are citrus fruits grown in temperate …
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Fructo Glucose Syrup
Not animal-derived
Fructo glucose syrup, also known as glucose-fructose syrup or high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), is a liquid sweetener made from corn …
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Fruit juices and purees from concentrate
Not animal-derived
Fruit juices and purees from concentrate are made by removing water from fruit juice or puree, then adding water back …
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Fruits preparation
Fruit preparation is a mixture of fruit, sugar, and other ingredients, often including fruit juice concentrate, water, and sometimes thickeners …
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Fudge Pieces
Animal-derived
Fudge pieces are small chunks of confectionery made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream. The mixture is heated and …
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Fudge Sauce
Animal-derived
Fudge sauce is a sweet, viscous sauce with a rich, caramel-like flavour, typically made from sugar, butter, and cream. It …
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Fusilli
Not animal-derived
Fusilli is a type of pasta characterised by its corkscrew or helical shape. It is typically made from durum wheat …
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Gala
Not animal-derived
The Gala is a popular variety of apple, originating from New Zealand in the 1930s. It is known for its …
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Galaxy Milk Chocolate
Animal-derived
Galaxy Milk Chocolate is a brand of milk chocolate produced by Mars, Incorporated. It is a confectionery product made primarily …
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About Food Ingredients
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