Food Ingredients
Comprehensive information on food ingredients, allergens and food additives
Lean Beef Mince
Animal-derived
Lean beef mince is a type of ground beef where the fat content has been reduced. It is made by …
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Lecithin Natural Vanilla Flavouring
Lecithin is a type of fat that occurs naturally in many foods, including soybeans, eggs, and sunflower seeds. It is …
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Legume
Not animal-derived
Legumes are plants with pods containing seeds, such as beans, lentils, and peas. They are a significant source of protein …
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Lemon Drizzle
Lemon drizzle is a type of cake, typically a light sponge cake, that is baked with lemon juice and zest. …
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Lemon Fruit
Not animal-derived
The lemon (Citrus limon) is a species of small evergreen tree native to South Asia, widely cultivated for its fruit. …
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Lemon Lime
Not animal-derived
Lemon lime refers to the flavour derived from the fruits of the Citrus × aurantiifolia (lime) and Citrus × limon …
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Lemon sole
Animal-derived
Lemon sole is a flatfish species found in the North Atlantic, particularly around the coasts of Europe. It is a …
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Light Vegetable Stock
Not animal-derived
Light vegetable stock is a liquid base made from simmering vegetables, herbs, and spices. It is typically made with a …
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Lithothamnium calcareum
Not animal-derived
Lithothamnium calcareum is a type of red algae, also known as Maerl, that grows on the seabed. It is harvested, …
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Locus Bean Gum
Not animal-derived
Locust bean gum is a natural thickening agent derived from the seeds of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua), native to …
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Long pepper
Not animal-derived
Long pepper (Piper longum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried …
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Lovage Natural Flavour
Not animal-derived
Lovage natural flavour is derived from the lovage plant (Levisticum officinale), a tall perennial herb with a strong, celery-like aroma …
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Low Fat Fromage Frais
Animal-derived
Fromage frais is a type of cultured dairy product, similar to cream cheese or thick yoghurt. It is made by …
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Low Salt Soy Sauce
Not animal-derived
Low salt soy sauce is a reduced-sodium version of traditional soy sauce. It is made by brewing soybeans, wheat, water, …
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Maasdam
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Maca Tuber
Not animal-derived
Maca tuber is a root vegetable native to the Andes mountains of Peru. It is typically harvested and then dried, …
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Madagascan Vanilla
Not animal-derived
Madagascan vanilla is derived from the cured seed pods of the vanilla orchid, primarily *Vanilla planifolia*, grown in Madagascar. The …
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Madagascan Vanilla Bean Seeds
Not animal-derived
Madagascan vanilla bean seeds are the tiny, dark specks found within the cured seed pod of the vanilla orchid, primarily …
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Magnesium hydroxide
E528
Not animal-derived
Magnesium hydroxide is an inorganic compound that occurs naturally as the mineral brucite. Industrially, it is typically produced by reacting …
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Maitake
Not animal-derived
Maitake (Grifola frondosa) is a type of edible mushroom native to Japan and North America. It grows in clusters at …
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Maitake mushroom
Not animal-derived
Maitake (Grifola frondosa) is a type of edible mushroom native to Japan and North America. It grows in clusters at …
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Maize
Not animal-derived
Maize, also known as corn, is a cereal grain originating from the Americas. It is a staple crop grown worldwide …
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Majsstivelse
Not animal-derived
Majsstivelse is the Danish word for corn starch. It is a fine, white powder derived from the endosperm of maize …
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Malic Acid Preservative
Not animal-derived
Malic acid is an organic compound that occurs naturally in fruits such as apples. It is a weak organic acid …
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Maltodextrin Flavouring
Not animal-derived
Maltodextrin is a complex carbohydrate derived from starch, typically from wheat, corn, or potatoes. It is produced through a process …
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Malze Starch
Not animal-derived
Maize starch is a fine, white powder derived from the endosperm of maize (corn) kernels. It is produced by grinding …
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Manchego Cheese
Animal-derived
Manchego is a firm, pressed cheese made in the La Mancha region of Spain from the milk of the Manchega …
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Mandarin pulp
Not animal-derived
Mandarin pulp is the fleshy segments of the mandarin fruit, a citrus variety closely related to the orange. It is …
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Manganese citrate
Not animal-derived
Manganese citrate is a compound formed from manganese and citric acid. Citric acid is commonly found in citrus fruits, while …
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Manganese Gluconate
Not animal-derived
Manganese gluconate is the manganese salt of gluconic acid. Gluconic acid is a mild organic acid produced by the fermentation …
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Manganese Per Portion
Not animal-derived
Manganese is a naturally occurring chemical element, essential for human health. It is found in various foods, including whole grains, …
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Mango Sauce
Not animal-derived
Mango sauce is a condiment made from pureed or chopped mangoes, often combined with sugar, vinegar, spices, and sometimes other …
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Manzanilla Green Olives
Not animal-derived
Manzanilla olives are a variety of green olive originating from Andalusia, Spain. They are typically harvested while unripe and then …
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Maple
Not animal-derived
Maple syrup is a natural sweetener derived from the sap of maple trees, primarily the sugar maple, red maple, and …
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Maple Cured Bacon
Animal-derived
Maple cured bacon is a type of cured pork belly that has been flavoured with maple syrup. The pork is …
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Maris Piper Potato
Not animal-derived
The Maris Piper is a popular variety of potato grown in the UK, known for its floury texture and good …
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Marmite Flavour Seasoning
Not animal-derived
Marmite Flavour Seasoning is a savoury, umami-rich powder used to impart the distinctive taste of Marmite yeast extract to foods. …
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Marmite Powder
Not animal-derived
Marmite powder is a concentrated yeast extract, a by-product of the brewing industry. Yeast cells are broken down, and the …
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Marshmallow Root
Not animal-derived
Marshmallow root comes from the marshmallow plant (Althaea officinalis), native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. The root and …
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Meat Substitute
Not animal-derived
Meat substitutes are foods designed to mimic the taste, texture, and appearance of meat. They are typically made from plant-based …
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Mechanically separated meat
Animal-derived
Mechanically separated meat (MSM) is a paste-like meat product made from meat and bone. It is produced by forcing carcasses, …
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Med Milk Powder
Animal-derived
Milk powder is produced by evaporating milk, usually cow's milk, to remove most of its water content. This process concentrates …
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Medjool Dates With Stones
Not animal-derived
Medjool dates are a variety of date fruit, known for their large size, soft texture, and sweet, caramel-like flavour. They …
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Merlot
Not animal-derived
Merlot is a dark blue-black grape variety, originating from the Bordeaux region of France. It is one of the world's …
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Merlot Red Wine
Animal-derived
Merlot is a dark blue-black grape variety and a type of red wine. It originated in the Bordeaux region of …
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Mesquite Seasoning
Not animal-derived
Mesquite seasoning is a blend of spices and herbs that often includes ground mesquite beans, which come from the mesquite …
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Metatartaric acid
E353
Not animal-derived
Metatartaric acid is a derivative of tartaric acid, a naturally occurring organic acid found in grapes. It is produced by …
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Mexican Blue Weber Agave Nectar
Not animal-derived
Mexican Blue Weber agave nectar is a sweet syrup produced from the agave plant, native to Mexico. The plant's core, …
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Microbial Coagulant
Not animal-derived
Microbial coagulants are enzymes used to curdle milk, a process essential for cheesemaking. They are produced by specific strains of …
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Milk Chocolate Filling
Animal-derived
Milk chocolate filling is a sweet, creamy mixture primarily made from cocoa solids, sugar, and milk solids. The cocoa beans …
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