Protein Ingredients in Food
Protein ingredients such as isolates, concentrates and hydrolysates from milk, soy, peas and other sources are added for nutrition and texture.
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is the main protein found in wheat. It is extracted from wheat flour by washing away the starch, …
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Pulse
Pulses are the edible seeds of legume plants, harvested for their dry seeds. They include beans, lentils, peas, and chickpeas. …
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Soya bean
Soya beans are legumes native to East Asia. They are cultivated for their edible beans, which are a significant source …
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Pork
Pork is the meat of the domestic pig (Sus domesticus). It is one of the most commonly consumed meats worldwide. …
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Milk proteins
Milk proteins are the proteins found in milk, primarily casein and whey. They are extracted from milk through processes like …
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Egg
Eggs are laid by female birds, most commonly hens for consumption. They consist of a protective shell, albumen (egg white), …
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Chicken breast
Chicken breast is the meat from the breast of a chicken. It is a lean, white meat commonly consumed worldwide. …
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Peanut
Peanuts are legumes, not tree nuts, grown underground. They are typically harvested, dried, and then roasted or boiled. The edible …
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Almond
Almonds are the edible seeds of the Prunus dulcis tree, native to the Middle East and South Asia. They are …
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Soya flour
Soya flour is a powder made from ground soybeans. It is a good source of protein and fibre. It can …
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Cashew nuts
Cashew nuts (Anacardium occidentale) are kidney-shaped seeds that grow at the bottom of the cashew apple. Native to Brazil, they …
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Pea protein
Pea protein is a plant-based protein derived from yellow split peas. The peas are milled into flour, and then the …
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Egg white
Egg white is the clear liquid part of an egg, primarily composed of water and proteins such as albumin. It …
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Free range eggs
Free range eggs come from hens that are allowed to roam freely outdoors for at least part of the day. …
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Soya
Soya, also known as soybean, is a legume native to East Asia. The beans are typically harvested and then processed …
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Chicken
Chicken is the meat of a domestic fowl (Gallus gallus domesticus). It is a common source of protein and is …
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Wheat protein
Wheat protein is a group of proteins found in wheat, primarily gluten. It is extracted from wheat flour by washing …
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Soy protein
Soy protein is derived from soybeans, a type of legume. It is typically produced by removing the hull and oil …
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Chickpea
Chickpeas (Cicer arietinum) are a legume native to the Middle East. They are typically grown for their edible seeds, which …
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Beef
Beef is the culinary name for meat from cattle. It is a significant source of protein and other nutrients. It …
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Pasteurised egg yolk
Pasteurised egg yolk is the yellow, fatty part of an egg that has been heated to kill harmful bacteria. This …
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Soy protein isolate
Soy protein isolate is a highly purified form of soy protein, typically containing 90% or more protein by weight. It …
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Egg yolk
Egg yolk is the yellow, nutrient-rich part of an egg, separated from the egg white. It is a natural source …
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Whey protein
Whey protein is a mixture of proteins isolated from whey, a by-product of cheese production. It is a complete protein, …
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Whole egg
Whole eggs are laid by female birds, most commonly chickens for consumption. They consist of a protective shell, albumen (egg …
What is Whole egg? →
Pork gelatin
Pork gelatin is a protein derived from collagen, a component of animal connective tissues. It is typically produced by boiling …
What is Pork gelatin? →
Beef gelatin
Gelatin is a protein derived from collagen, a structural protein found in animal connective tissues. For beef gelatin, this typically …
What is Beef gelatin? →
L-cysteine
L-cysteine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning the body can synthesise it. It is a building block for proteins. It …
What is L-cysteine? →
Cooked chickpeas
Cooked chickpeas are the edible seeds of the Cicer arietinum plant, a legume native to the Middle East. They are …
What is Cooked chickpeas? →
British pork
British pork is meat from pigs raised in the United Kingdom. It is a versatile meat, commonly sold as cuts …
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Walnut
Walnuts are the edible seeds of trees belonging to the Juglandaceae family. They are native to the temperate regions of …
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Beef broth
Beef broth is a savoury liquid made by simmering beef bones, meat, and sometimes vegetables and aromatics in water. The …
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Red bean
Red beans, scientifically known as *Phaseolus vulgaris*, are the edible seeds of a flowering plant native to the Americas. They …
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White beans
White beans are the dried seeds of common bean varieties (Phaseolus vulgaris). They are typically harvested when mature and then …
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Beef extract
Beef extract is a concentrated liquid or powder made from beef. It is produced by simmering beef bones, meat, and …
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Red lentils
Red lentils are a variety of lentil that have had their outer skin and germ removed, and have been split. …
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Free range egg white
Egg white is the clear liquid found inside an egg, primarily composed of water and proteins. For 'free range' eggs, …
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Edamame
Edamame are immature soybeans, typically harvested before they ripen fully. They are native to East Asia and are commonly consumed …
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Roasted peanuts
Peanuts are legumes, grown underground in pods. Roasting peanuts involves heating them, typically in an oven or a roaster, to …
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Powdered egg white
Powdered egg white is dried egg white, often produced by spray-drying or freeze-drying. It is a concentrated source of egg …
What is Powdered egg white? →
Pasteurised Free Range Egg Yolk
Pasteurised free-range egg yolk is the yellow, fatty part of an egg laid by hens that have access to the …
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Pistachio nuts
Pistachio nuts are the edible seeds of the *Pistacia vera* tree, native to Central Asia and the Middle East. The …
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Free range egg yolk
Free-range egg yolk is the yellow, fatty part of an egg laid by hens that have had access to the …
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Pork belly
Pork belly is a cut of pork from the underside of the pig. It is known for its high fat …
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British beef
British beef refers to beef from cattle raised and slaughtered in the United Kingdom. It is a source of protein …
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Textured soy protein
Textured soy protein (TSP), also known as textured vegetable protein (TVP), is made from defatted soy flour. The flour is …
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Pea protein isolate
Pea protein isolate is a concentrated source of protein derived from yellow split peas. The process typically involves dehulling and …
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Peanut paste
Peanut paste is made from ground roasted peanuts. The roasting process develops the characteristic nutty flavour and aroma. It is …
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Potato protein
Potato protein is derived from potatoes. It is produced by separating the protein content from the starch and fibre components …
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Shrimp
Shrimp are small to medium-sized crustaceans found in marine and freshwater environments worldwide. They are typically caught in the wild …
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Other ingredient types
Note:
This site presents label data from Open Food Facts for general information. It is not medical advice.
Check the package label; formulations change.