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Acacia Gum, also known as gum acacia or gum arabic, is a purified vegetable gum obtained from the acacia tree.
Acai is a small, round, dark fruit that comes from the acai palm tree. Acaci Extract is a concentrated form of acai juice or fruit.
Acerola is a tropical fruit-bearing shrub or small tree. Acerola Juice comes from the fruit of this shrub. Acerola Juice Extract and Acerola Juice Powder are concentrated forms of acerola juice or fruit.
Acesulfame-potassium, which is sometimes referred to as Ace-K, is a non-nutritive sweetener that is approximately 200 times sweeter than table sugar (sucrose). For more information about this and other sweeteners, please visit the Sweeteners page in the What's Inside section.
Acid Reduced Orange Juice is reduced acid juice of an orange.
Agave Nectar and Agave Syrup come from a cactus like plant found in Mexico. It is an alternative for sugar, honey, fructose and other sweeteners.
Aged Cayenne Peppers are the fruit of the Capsicum annuum plant, the fruits are generally dried and ground, or pulped and baked into cakes, which are then ground and sifted to make the powdered spice.
Almond Butter is a food paste or spread made from ground dry roasted almonds.
Almond Oil is the oil extracted from almonds.
Almonds are the edible seeds of the Almond tree.
Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate is a form of Vitamin E Acetate which is a fat-soluble vitamin that exists in 8 different forms. Each form has different potencies or functional uses in the body.
Like quinoa, Amaranth is often referred to as an ancient grain. These grains differ from oats, as they do not belong to the same plant family, but can be used in similar ways.
Ammonium Bicarbonate is the bicarbonate salt of ammonium.
Annatto Extract is a botanical derivative extracted from the annatto plant.
Apple Cider Vinegar is vinegar made from fermented apple juice.
Apple Juice is juice from apples. Apple Juice Concentrate is the concentrated form of juice from apples.
Apple Juice from Concentrate is concentrated apple juice that has been reconstituted (water added back).
Apple Powder is made from apples that have been dried and ground into a powder.
Apple Powder with Sodium Sulfite for Color Retention id dehydrated apples with added sodium sulfite to retain color.
Apple Puree is crushed apples, the edible fruit of the apple tree, species Malus domestica in the rose family (Rosaceae).
Apple Puree Concentrate is apples that have been crushed, pasteurized, and concentrated (liquid removed).
Apples are the edible fruit of the apple tree, species Malus domestica in the rose family (Rosaceae). One of the most widely cultivated tree fruits. Apples grow on small, deciduous trees. There are over 7500 different species of apples.
Aronia Juice is juice from aronia berries which are a red-violet wild fruit. Aronia juice has a strong, stable color and a dry and sour flavor.
Artificial Colors are ingredients added to our beverages to offset natural color loss from exposure to light, air, temperature extremes, and/or storage conditions; to correct natural variations in the color of our ingredients; or simply for the fun that color can provide. All colors used in our products are approved by the FDA.
Artificial Flavors are ingredients used for flavoring that are not derived from a natural substance such as a fruit or fruit juice, spice, vegetable or herb. All flavors, natural and artificial, used in our beverages are safe and legal.
Artificial Flavors are ingredients used for flavoring that are not derived from a natural substance such as a fruit or fruit juice, spice, vegetable or herb.
Ascorbic Acid is another name for Vitamin C.
Aspartame is a non-nutritive sweetener made up of two amino acids: aspartic acid and phenylalanine. It is a high intensity sweetener, 200 times sweeter than sugar. For more information about this and other sweeteners, please visit the Sweeteners page in the What's Inside section.
Autolyzed Yeast Extract is a food additive made from concentrated yeast. Contains Glutamate but does NOT contain MSG (mono sodium glutamate).
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Bacillus Coagulans GBI-30 6086 is a type of bacteria. It is used similarly to lactobacillus and other probiotics as a beneficial bacteria.
The bicarbonate salt of sodium. A mineral that can be derived from nahcolite. Commonly known as baking soda.
100% Dehydrated Bananas.
100% Dehydrated Bananas.
Banana Puree is crushed bananas, which are the edible fruit of the flowering plants of the genus Musa.
Banana Puree Concentrate is bananas that have been crushed, pasteurized, and concentrated (liquid removed).
Barley is a European annual grass.
Barley Grass is a European annual grass.
Barley Malt is a germinated cereal grain. It contains gluten.
Basil is a culinary herb of the family Lamiacea
Basil Extract is concentrated basil.
Bay Leaf is the aromatic leaves of several plants, including the Bay laurel (Laurus nobilis, Lauraceae)
Beet Juice is juice from the beetroot plant.
Beet Juice (color) is concentrated juice from beetroot plants that is used to provide color.
Bell Pepper, also known as sweet pepper or a capsicum, is a cultivar group of the species Capsicum annuum. Cultivars of the plant produce fruits in different colors, including red, yellow, orange, green, chocolate, white, and purple.
Benzoic Acid is added to our products in the form of potassium benzoate or sodium benzoate. The U.S. FDA has approved both potassium benzoate and sodium benzoate for use in foods and beverages.
Beta-Carotene is a substance found in many fruits and vegetables such as carrots and tomatoes. Once consumed, the body can convert beta-carotene into Vitamin A.
Bifidobacterium belong to a group of bacteria called lactic acid bacteria.
Black Carrot Juice is juice from black carrots. Black carrots contain anthocyanins which give them a deep purple color.
Black Currant Juice is the juice from black currants. Black currants are the edible berries of a shrub.
Black Pepper is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice.
Blackberry Juice Concentrate is the concentrated (liquid removed) juice of a blackberry.
Blood Orange Juice Concentrate is concentrated juice of the blood orange, a variety of orange with crimson, almost blood-colored flesh.
Blue 1 is a colorant for foods and other substances. It is also known as Brilliant Blue and FD&C Blue 1.
Blue 2 is a color additive that is insoluble in water.
Blue Cheese is a sharp and tangy flavored cheese which has had cultures of the mold Penicillium added so that the final product is spotted or veined throughout
Blueberries are the edible indigo-colored berries from the Vaccinium corymbosum shrub.
Blueberry Flavor is a flavor that tastes like blueberries.
Blueberry Juice Concentrate is the concentrated form of juice from blueberries.
Blueberry Puree Concentrate is made from blueberries that have been crushed, pasteurized, and concentrated (liquid removed)
Brewed Organic Apple is dried organic apples that have brewed in water similar to herbal teas.
Brewed Organic Ginger is dried organic ginger that has brewed in water similar to herbal teas.
Brewed Organic Lemon Peel is dried organic lemon peel that has brewed in water similar to herbal teas.
Brewed Organic Orange Peel is dried organic orange peel that has brewed in water similar to herbal teas.
Brewed Organic Sage is dried organic sage that has brewed in water similar to herbal teas.
Brewed Organic Spearmint is an aromatic herb (species Mentha spicata), of the mint family (Lamiaceae, or Labiatae) that is organically grown and brewed to extract flavor.
Brewed Organic Wild Blackberry is dried organic wild blueberries that have brewed in water similar to herbal teas.
Brewed Tea is tea made by steeping tea leaves in hot water. All true tea comes from the camellia sinenis plant. Black tea is different from green, white or oolong teas in that is undergoes a process of drying and aging that results in a richer flavor than other teas.
Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) is used in some beverages to help keep flavoring oils well-blended. Since oils do not mix well with water, BVO helps dissolve and keep the flavor oils evenly distributed throughout the beverages. BVO is usually derived from corn or soybean oil.
Brown rice is whole grain rice, from which the outer, inedible, hull has been removed.
Brown Rice Crisp is puffed cereal made with whole grain brown rice
Brown Rice Flour Is flour made from ground brown rice.
Brown Rice Syrup is a sweetener made by cooking brown rice with enzymes to turn the starch into sugar. About half as sweet as sugar or honey.
Brown Sugar is produced by adding molasses to refined white sugar (sucrose). Light brown sugar contains 3.5% molasses and dark brown sugar has 6.5% molasses based on total volume. Although dark brown sugar may have slightly more flavor, the two can be used interchangeably in baking.
Bulgur Wheat is precooked whole wheat kernels (white or red, hard or soft) that have been hulled, steamed, dried and then cracked.
Butter is a dairy product containing up to 80% milkfat.
Butter Oil is a dairy product created by removing the moisture and the nonfat milk solids contained in butter
Buttermilk is a fermented dairy product also known as cultured buttermilk. Produced from cow’s milk and has a characteristically sour taste (acidity due to active cultures).
Buttermilk Powder is obtained by drying buttermilk (a fermented dairy product) to remove the liquid.
Buttermilk Solids are btained by drying buttermilk (a fermented dairy product) to remove the liquid.
Butylated Hydroxytoluene a synthetic white crystalline powder.
B-Vitamins are essential for good health and have been shown to be important for helping the body process protein, carbohydrates and fats. B-Vitamins are important for the metabolism and proper functioning of the immune and nervous systems. There are many vitamins that make up the B-Vitamin complex including: Thiamine (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Niacin (Vitamin B3), Pantothenic acid or pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Bioton (Vitamin B7), Folic Acid or Folate (Vitamin B9), and Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12).
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Caffeine occurs in more than 60 plants such as coffee beans, tea leaves, kola nuts, guarana and cacao beans, and is found in many common foods and beverages made from these plants such as coffee, tea and chocolate.
Calcium Carbonate is a mineral salt compound of calcium and carbonic acid.
Calcium Chloride is a form of calcium that is a salt.
Calcium Citrate is a form of calcium that is the salt of citric acid.
Calcium Disodium EDTA is an abbreviation for calcium disodium ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid. It is used in foods and beverages as a preservative and to protect freshness and taste.
Calcium Hydroxide is a compound made by adding water to limestone (not lime juice). It is also called “slaked lime.”
Calcium Lactate is a salt made by combining calcium carbonate and lactic acid.
Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5) is one of the B-Vitamins. It is essential in the breakdown of fats and protein and is found in milk, leafy vegetables, fresh meat and egg yolks.
Calcium Phosphate is a form of calcium that is the salt of phosphoric acid.
Calcium Silicate is a white free-flowing powder made from calcium oxide and silica.
Cane or Beet Sugar is sugar derived from the Sugar Cane or Beet plant.
Cane Sugar is sugar derived from the Sugar Cane plant.
Canola Oil is a bland-flavored oil made from the canola plant (also known as rapeseeds.)
Caramel Color is made by a process involving the heating of corn or cane sugar and other carbohydrates to achieve the desired color. Caramel coloring in beverages has been evaluated for safety by agencies like the Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives of the World Health Organization and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Carbonated Water, also known as soda water, sparkling water or seltzer water, is water containing carbon dioxide which makes it effervescent or bubbly.
Carmine (color) is a crimson-red color used in beverages and foods.
Carnauba Wax is derived from leaves of Brazilian wax palm tree (Copernicia Cerifera).
Carob Powder is the cocoa-like flavor and color that comes from the carob bean, a member of the pea family largely cultivated in the Mediterranean region.
Carrageenan is derived from plant extracts (algae or seaweed).
Carrot is root vegetable, usually orange in color, though purple, red, white, and yellow varieties exist.
Carrot Juice is juice from carrots. Carrot Juice Concentrate is the concentrated form of juice from carrots.
Carrot Juice Concentrate (color) is concentrated juice from carrots that is used to provide color.
Cashew Butter is a food paste or spread made from ground dry roasted cashews.
Cashews are a type of tree nut with a sweet, buttery flavor.
Celery is a plant variety in the family Apiaceae, commonly used as a vegetable
Cellulose is the structural component of the primary cell wall of green plants. A gel is a substance created when particles combine with liquids to produce a thick jelly-like product.
Cellulose Gum is derived from cellulose, which is plant derived.
Chamomile Extract is a concentrated material made from the chamomile plant. The chamomile plant is a member of the daisy family, is native to Europe and Western Asia, and has been used for many years as a herb and to make common beverages.
Cheddar is a hard cheese made from cow's milk.
Cheese cultures are bacteria used to coagulate milk protein to form cheese.
Cherries are the edible fruit from the tree Prunus family. A stone fruit.
Cherry Juice From Concentrate is concentrated cherry juice that has been reconstituted (water added back).
Chia Seeds are seeds from the Salvia hispanica plant, a species of flowering plant in the mint family.
Chicken is a type of domesticated fowl.
Chicken Broth is a savory liquid made of water in which chicken bones and meat have been simmered to create flavor.
Chicken Fat is fat separated from chicken meat.
Chickory Root is a somewhat woody, perennial herbaceous plant of the dandelion family Asteraceae, usually with bright blue flowers, rarely white or pink.
Chocolate Chips are small chunks of sweetened chocolate.
Chocolate Cookie Pieces are small pieces of chocolate cookies.
Chocolate Liquor is the dark brown paste that remains when the cocoa butter is removed from ground cacao beans. Base material for all chocolate products. Liquor is the technical term for paste-like substance obtained from grinding cocoa beans and does not contain alcohol (term would be chocolate liqueur). Is solid at room temperature if properly tempered.
Phoenix dactylifera, commonly known as date or date palm, is a flowering plant species in the palm family, Arecaceae, cultivated for its edible sweet fruit.
Chromium Picolinate is a combination of the essential trace mineral chromium and picolinic acid. It is found in breast milk and is easily absorbed and used by the body.
Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum.
Citric Acid is an organic acid that can be found in citrus fruits such as lemons and oranges and can be produced from different plant sources, including corn.
Citrus Pectin is a soluble fiber that comes from citrus rinds.
Clarified Juice Concentrate is made by removing water from juice and filtering it to remove the pulp and improve consistency.
Clarified Pineapple Juice concentrate is made by removing water from pineapple juice and filtering it to remove the pulp and to improve consistency.
Cochineal (color) is a crimson-red color used in beverages and foods.
Cocoa comes from the seeds of the cacao tree and is the base for making chocolate. There are two types of unsweetened cocoa, unalkalized and alkalized cocoa. Unalkalized cocoa is milder in flavor and lighter in color while alkalized is richer in flavor and darker in color. Alkalized cocoa is treated to neutralize its naturally occurring acids and to deliver a darker color.
The coconut tree is a member of the family Arecaceae and the only species of the genus Cocos. The term coconut can refer to the whole coconut palm or the seed, or the fruit, which, botanically, is a drupe, not a nut
Coconut oil is a plant oil.
Coconut Paste is made from fresh coconut meat that is blended at high speeds to create a smooth and creamy consistency
Coconut Water Concentrate is concentrated clear liquid from inside young coconuts
Confectioner's Glaze is the common name used in candy industry for food grade glossy coating. Does not contain dairy components/lactose.
Corn is a cereal plant of the grass family Poaceae.
Corn Flour is flour ground from the kernels of the corn plant
Corn Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide usually produced from corn, tapioca or wheat starch.
Corn Starch is made from the endosperm (fleshy, starchy part) of the corn.
Corn Syrup is a thick syrup made from corn starch. It is an alternative for sugar, honey, fructose and other sweeteners.
Corn Syrup Solids are dried dextrose, or dried glucose syrup which is derived from corn.
A glossy, scarlet red, very tart berry, the cranberry belongs to the same genus as the blueberry, Vaccinium.
Cranberry Juice Concentrate is the concentrated form of juice from cranberries.
Cream is defined by milk fat standards set by the FDA. According to these standards, all cream must contain at least 18% milk fat. Light cream, also called coffee cream or table cream, must have at least 18% milk fat, but less than 30% milk fat. Heavy cream must have at least 36% milk fat. All cream products are pasteurized or ultra-pasteurized.
Cucumber Juice is the juice from cucumbers.
Milk that has been fermented wit lactic acid or bacteria. Also known as fermented milk.
Live bacteria, yeasts or molds used in food production
Cyanocobalamin is the chemical name for Vitamin B12. Vitamin B12, like the other B vitamins, is important for a wide number of functions in the body including metabolism, the formation of red blood cells, and the maintenance of the central nervous system. Vitamin B12 is found in many foods including eggs, meat, poultry, shellfish, milk, and milk products.
Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) is one of the B-Vitamins which are important for a wide number of functions in the body including metabolism, the formation of red blood cells, and the maintenance of the central nervous system. Vitamin B12 is found in many foods including eggs, meat, poultry, shellfish, milk, and milk products.
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Phoenix dactylifera, commonly known as date or date palm, is a flowering plant species in the palm family, Arecaceae, cultivated for its edible sweet fruit.
The corn kernel first has the outside shell ground off in the mill and removed. The rest of it is then ground finer. Corn flower is the finest grind.
White corn grits that have been hulled and have been stripped of their bran and germ
A coarsely ground flour made from dried corn.
A coarsely ground flour made from dried corn.
Apples that have had water/liquid removed through dehydration
A starch gum or a carbohydrate produced by the hydrolysis of starch.
Dextrose is a simple sugar that is made from corn and is chemically identical to glucose.
Also known as DATEM. Composed of mixed esters of glycerin in which one or more of the hydroxyl groups of glycerin has been esterified by diacetyl tartaric acid and by fatty acids. The ingredient is prepared by the reaction of diacetyl tartaric anhydride with mono- and diglycerides that are derived from edible sources.
A highly water-soluble salt. Common source of phosphorus and potassium.
The sodium salt of guanosine monophosphate
The sodium salt of inosinic acid
A sodium salt of phosphoric acid that holds moisture and is water soluble.
DL-Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate is a form of Vitamin E Acetate which is a fat-soluble vitamin that exists in 8 different forms. Each form has different potencies or functional uses in the body.
Dragon Fruit Flavor is a flavor that tastes like dragon fruit.
D-Ribose (sometimes referred to as Ribose) is a naturally occurring five-carbon sugar. It is a sweet, solid, water soluble substance that is produced from the fermentation of corn syrup.
Apples that have had water/liquid removed through dehydration
Dehydrated crushed apples
Apples that have had the liquid removed (dehydrated).
Bananas that have had the liquid removed (dehydrated).
Blueberries that have had the liquid removed (dehydrated).
Broccoli that has had the liquid removed (dehydrated).
Carrots that have had the liquid removed (dehydrated).
Cherries that have had the liquid removed (dehydrated).
Coconut that have had the liquid removed (dehydrated).
Cranberries that have had the liquid removed (dehydrated).
Dried Cream is cream that has had the liquid removed (dehydrated).
Figs that have had the liquid removed (dehydrated).
Mangoes that have had the liquid removed (dehydrated).
Parsley that has had the liquid removed (dehydrated).
Pineapples that have had the liquid removed (dehydrated)
Raspberries that have had the liquid removed (dehydrated).
Dried Rosemary is rosemary that has had the liquid removed (dehydrated).
Spinach that has had the liquid removed (dehydrated).
Strawberries that have had the liquid removed (dehydrated).
Sweet potatoes that have had the liquid removed (dehydrated).
Sweetened cranberries that have had the liquid removed (dehydrated).
Dried Sweetened Peaches are peaches that have been sweetned and have had the liquid removed (dehydrated).
Sweetened pineapples that have had the liquid removed (dehydrated).
Dried Tomatoes are tomatoes that have had the liquid removed (dehydrated).
Deyhdrated eggs (liquid removed)
Yogurt that has had the liquid removed (dehydrated).
Dry Lemon Juice is dehydrated lemon juice
Dry, solid form of whey protein
Dry, solid form of whole milk
Durum Flour is a variety of wheat flour. When milled and ground it is called semolina. Contains gluten.
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The white of an egg, the egg yolk has been removed.
Elderberry Extract is concentrated elderberry
Elderberry Juice Concentrate is the concentrated form of juice from elderberries.
Elderberry Juice Concentrate (Color) is juice made by removing water from Elderberry juice for a deep color.
Electrolytes are minerals, like sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium, that regulate the flow of body fluids in and out of every cell.
Bleached flour that has had the nutrients lost during processing added back in
Cheese which has been treated with enzymes to produce a concentrated cheese flavor
Substances that cause foods to break down into chemical compounds or nutrients that the body can digest, absorb, and use as energy.
Erythorbic Acid is chemically identical to vitamin C (ascorbic acid), the only difference being the shape of the molecule.
Erythritol is a type of sweetener called a Polyol. Polyols have been used to sweeten foods around the world for many years.
Espresso Coffee is coffee that is brewed by forcing very hot water, which is under high pressure, through coffee beans that typically have a dark roast and have been ground to a very fine consistency.
Ester Gum is a purified rosin from pine trees that is combined with glycerin to form glycerol esters, which make it more soluble.
Extracts are concentrated material made from the juice or fruit of a plant.
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A source of iron that may be used as part of the enrichment process of certain flours or other milled grains.
Filtered Pear Juice is pear juice that has been filtered to remove pulp and fruit solids.
Filtered Water is water that has been passed through a device which removes impurities from water by means of a fine physical barrier, or chemical process. It has fewer total dissolved solids (TDS) than water that has not been filtered.
Small seed of flax plant. Also called linseed
Folate is the naturally-occurring form of Vitamin B9 found in many foods including dark green leafy vegetables, oranges, fruits, rice, brewer’s yeast, beans, asparagus, soybeans and soy flour.
Folic Acid is the synthetic form of Vitamin B9.
Fructose is a simple sugar made up of a single sugar molecule and is found in fruit, honey, vegetables, table sugar (sucrose) and high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Note: Table sugar (sucrose) and HFCS are both made of a combination of fructose and another simple sugar, glucose.
Fruit and Vegetable Juice (color) is concentrated juice from fruits and vegetables that is used to provide color.
Fruit Juices from Concentrate are fruit juice concentrates that have been reconstituted (water added back). If a fruit juice is reconstituted from concentrate, the amount of water that can be added to make it equivalent to the natural fruit juice is regulated by the U.S. FDA.
Fumaric Acid is a tart tasting acid.
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Allium sativum, commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion genus, Allium. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive and rakkyo.
Garlic Puree is crushed garlic, a species in the onion genus, Allium. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive and rakkyo.
A protein generally obtained from animal sources.
Gellan Gum is obtained by fermentation of a carbohydrate (sugar). Dissolves in water.
Ginger is a pungent herb commonly used as a cooking spice throughout the world. (Extracts are concentrated forms of the juice or fruit from parts of a plant.)
Ginger Juice is juice from the ginger plant.
Ginger Root Powder is a pungent herb commonly used as a cooking spice throughout the world that has been dried and ground finely.
Glucose is a simple sugar made up of a single sugar molecule and is found in fruit, honey, vegetables, table sugar (sucrose) and high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Note: Table sugar (sucrose) and HFCS are both made of a combination of glucose and another simple sugar, fructose.
A simple sugar made up of a single sugar molecule and is found in fruit, honey, vegetables, table sugar (sucrose) and high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Note: Table sugar (sucrose) and HFCS are both made of a combination of glucose and another simple sugar, fructose.
Glycerin is a simple polyol compound that can be sourced from plants or animals and can be used in creating flavors.
Glycerol Ester of Wood Rosin is a purified rosin from pine trees that is combined with glycerin to form glycerol esters to make it more soluble.
Grape Juice Concentrate is the concentrated form of juice from grapes.
Grapefruit Flavor is a flavor that tastes like grapefruit.
Juice of grapefruits, a large citrus fruit related to the orange, lemon and pomelo. Categorized as white (blond), pink or ruby. However, this terminology doesn't reflect their skin color, which is either yellow or pinkish-yellow, but rather describes the color of their flesh. The primary varieties of Florida grapefruit are Ruby Red, Pink, Thompson, Marsh and Duncan
Grapefruit Juice from Concentrate is concentrated juice from grapefruits that has been reconstituted (water added back).
Green Coffee Bean is a “raw”, unroasted coffee bean.
Green Tea, like all true teas, comes from the camellia sinensis plant. It differs from black and oolong teas in that it has not undergone as much aging or drying during processing and, as a result, is lighter in flavor.
Naturally occurring vegetable gum made from the seed of the guar plant.
Guarana is a nut-like seed of a climbing vine that grows primarily in Brazil and is a source of caffeine.
Gum Acacia, also known as gum arabic and acacia gum, is a purified vegetable gum obtained from the acacia tree.
Gum Arabic, also known as gum acacia and acacia gum, is a purified vegetable gum obtained from the acacia tree.
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The nut of the hazel and includes any of the nuts deriving from species of the genus Corylus, especially the nuts of the species Corylus avellana. It also is known as cobnut or filbert nut
Hibiscus Extract is a concentrated material from a hibiscus plant. Hibiscus plants are a common type of plants found in many regions. Hibiscus is a primary ingredient in many herbal teas.
High Fructose Corn Syrup is a liquid sweetener which is similar to sucrose (table sugar) in chemical composition, calories, sweetness, absorption and metabolism but is made from corn. HFCS has the same calories as sucrose - approximately 4 kilocalories per gram - and can replace sugar in one-for-one proportions.
Honey is a sweet viscous food substance produced by bees.
Honey solids are dried honey.
Huito Juice is the juice of the huito fruit which comes from the Genipa Americana tree.
Oil that has been changed from liquid to semi-solid by adding hydrogen to the oil (example: margarine formed by fully hydrogenating liquid oils). This process slightly increases the saturated fat content of the oil but is NOT a source of trans fat (Partially hydrogenated oils are sources of trans fat).
Canola plant protein that has been broken down into it's component amino acids
Protein that has been broken down into it's component amino acids
Protein that has been broken down into it's component amino acids
Hydrolyzed Protein is protein that has been broken down into it's component amino acids
Protein that has been broken down into it's component amino acids
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Inositol is a type of sugar called a polyol that has a different chemical structure than glucose. It is a basic part of cell membranes, and is important in nerve, brain and muscle function. Inositol is found in many plant-derived foods.
Instant Tea is brewed tea that has been dehydrated and granulated or powdered so that it dissolves quickly in cold or hot water.
Inulin is a substance derived from the chicory plant.
Invert Sugar is table sugar that has been broken down (inverted). Table sugar is made up of two types of basic sugars: glucose and fructose. To make invert sugar syrup, sugar is treated with an enzyme, which splits the whole table sugar molecule into its basic sugars, one glucose and one fructose molecule.
Iron is an essential mineral used by your body. It is found in many foods including oysters, meat, meat, poultry, fish, dried fruits, molasses, whole grains, legumes, egg yolks, leafy green vegetables, nuts and seeds. Various synthetic forms include ferric orthophosphate, ferrous sulfate, and reduced iron.
Isomaltulose is a sucrose isomer that has a structure similar to sucrose (table sugar) but is less sweet. The U.S. FDA has recognized isomaltulose as a dietary non-cariogenic carbohydrate sweetener meaning that it does not produce tooth cavities. FDA advises that non-cariogenic carbohydrate sweeteners, such as isomaltulose, can be used to replace dietary sugars, such as sucrose and corn sweeteners, in certain foods to reduce the likelihood of tooth decay.
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Juice is liquid contained in fruits and vegetables. It is prepared by crushing or squeezing fresh fruits or vegetables in order to obtain their liquids and sometimes to also obtain some of the pulp that remains after crushing or squeezing.
Juice Concentrate is the concentrated form of the liquid from fruits and vegetables.
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From the plant species Brassica oleracea. A kale plant has green or purple leaves and the central leaves do not form a head.
Kefir Culture is kefir grains fermented with a combination of lactic acid bacteria and yeasts in a matrix of proteins, lipids, and sugars
Kiwi Juice Concentrate is the concentrated form of juice from kiwi fruit.
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An organic acid that can be derived via fermentation of a carbohydrate source or synthetically produced.
Carbohydrate found in milk. Also referred to as “milk sugar”. Approximately 1/6th as sweet as sucrose (table sugar).
Lavender Flavor is a flavor that tastes like lavender
L-Carnitine is an amino acid involved in the metabolism of fats.
A semi-essential proteinogenic amino acid
Leeks are a mild, onion-like tasting vegetable
Lemon Extract is concentrated lemon.
Lemon Juice is the juice of lemons.
Lemon Juice from Concentrate is concentrated lemon juice that has been reconstituted (water added back).
Lemon Oil is oil that has been cold-pressed from the rinds of lemons.
Lemongrass is a herb with long, thin, gray-green leaves and a woody scallion like base with a sour-lemon flavor and fragrance.
Lime Juice is the juice of limes. Lime Juice Concentrate is the concentrated form of juice from limes.
Lime Juice from Concentrate is concentrated lime juice that has been reconstituted (water added back).
Lime Juice Solids are a concentrated form of juice from limes, involving a process by which almost all water is removed.
L-Theanine is an amino acid.
Lycopene is a red plant pigment that is inherent in foods such as tomatoes, guava, watermelon and pink grapefruit.
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Magnesium Phosphate is a general term for salts of magnesium and phosphate.
Magnesium salt containing stearic acid. Stearic acid is an 18 carbon long saturated fat, common in our food supply. It is readily metabolized to oleic acid (the monounsaturated fat found in olive oil).
Malic Acid is a dicarboxylic acid found in a variety of fruits and many sour and tart-tasting foods.
Malt is a grain that is germinated and then quickly dried to develop enzymes which convert the grain’s starch to sugar. Barley is the most common malt due to its high enzyme content. Contains Gluten.
A viscous concentrate of water extract of germinated grain
A viscous concentrate of water extract of germinated barley grain
Made by steeping, sprouting, drying and then grinding barley into flour.
Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide usually produced from corn starch, tapioca or wheat starch. Despite its name, maltodextrin is not related to barley or other malts.
Crushed and concentrated (liquids removed) mango, the ovoid fruit of the tropical evergreen tree, Mangifera indica, having a smooth rind, sweet juicy flesh, and a flat one-seeded stone. It is eaten ripe or pickled when green.
Mango Juice Concentrate is the concentrated form of juice from mangoes.
Mango Puree Concentrate is crushed and concetrated (liquids removed) mango, the ovoid fruit of the tropical evergreen tree, Mangifera indica, having a smooth rind, sweet juicy flesh, and a flat one-seeded stone. It is eaten ripe or pickled when green.
Marjoram is a perennial herb with sweet pine and citrus flavors
Milk is the lacteal secretion, practically free from colostrum, obtained by the complete milking of one or more healthy cows
The fatty portion of milk, also called butterfat
Milk Powder is a dry solid form of milk.
Milk Protein Concentrate is the concentrated form of the high quality milk proteins - casein and whey. The concentrate is greater than 80% pure protein.
Modified Cornstarch is a starch made from corn that has various uses in foods and beverages including thickening, to stabilize flavor oils.
Modified Food Starch is a polysaccharide meaning it is made of many simple sugars that are linked together to form a long chain of sugar molecules. It is made by treating starch (usually corn but alternatively wheat, rice, potato or tapioca) to break the starch into shorter chains of sugar molecules.
Modified Palm Kernel Oil is an edible plant oil derived from the kernel of the oil palm Elaeis guineensis. It should not be confused with the other two edible oils derived from palm fruits: palm oil, extracted from the pulp of the oil palm fruit, and coconut oil, extracted from the kernel of the coconut
Modified Palm Oil is a mix of the liquid and solid oil extracted from the fruit of the palm tree.
A polysaccharide (made up of many simple sugars that are linked together by chemical bonds to form a long chain of sugar molecules). Manufactured by treating starch (usually corn based, however may be derived from wheat, rice, potato or tapioca) to break the starch into shorter chains of sugar molecules.
A polysaccharide (made up of many simple sugars that are linked together by chemical bonds to form a long chain of sugar molecules). Manufactured by treating wheat starch to break the starch into shorter chains of sugar molecules.
Mojito Flavor is a flavor that tastes like a mojito.
Thick syrup produced during the refining of sugar (sugar cane) or from sorghun (cereal grass). Varies from light to dark brown in color.
Monk fruit is a small melon produced by the Siraitia grosvenorii vine, a herbaceous, perennial vine of the Cucurbitaceae family. Monk fruit extract, a concentrated powder form, is 150-200 times sweeter than sugar.
A Monoglyceride is a substance created by combining specific fats or oils with glycerol (a sugar alcohol). It is derived from plant sources, not from animals.
Monopotassium Phosphate is a soluble salt which is a nutritive source of phosphorus and potassium
The sodium salt of glutamic acid. Has an "umami" or meaty flavor.
Type of fat found in a variety of foods such as avocado, olive and rapeseed (canola) oils. Liquid at room temperature (oil)
Morello Cherry Flavor is a flavor that tastes like morello cherries.
Mushrooms are the fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or on its food source
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Includes both natural and artificial flavorings
Natural flavors are flavors obtained from essences or extracts of substances found in nature such as spices, fruits, fruit juices, vegetables, or herbs.
Made by collecting the smoke from burning wood, dissolving it in water and condensing it into solids
Niacin is a form of Vitamin B3. It is a water soluble vitamin that helps the body process protein and fats and maintain a healthy nervous system, skin and digestion. It is normally found in peanuts, beans and whole grain breads or cereals.
Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3. It is a water soluble vitamin that helps the body process protein and fats and maintain a healthy nervous system, skin and digestion. It is normally found in peanuts, beans and whole grain breads or cereals.
Dry, solid form of non-fat milk (skim milk). Contains no more than 1.5 percent fat and no more than 5 percent moisture.
Nonfat Milk, also known as skim milk, is defined by milk fat standards set by the FDA. According to these standards, Nonfat Milk must contain less than 0.5% milk fat and 8.25% milk solids that are not fat.
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Outer layer of the groat. Ground into powdery beige granules. Natural source of soluble fiber.
Insoluable fiber from the oat hull.
Finely ground rolled oats. Remainder of oat groat after the oat bran has been removed in milling process.
Insoluble fiber derived from oat hulls, the outermost part of the oat kernel that surrounds the oat groat
Oatmeal Cookie Pieces are small pieces of oatmeal cookies
Groats which are steamed, rolled and uncut
Odorless Garlic is allium sativum, a species in the onion genus, Allium. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive and rakkyo.
A synonym for fructo-oligosaccharide or FOS. A carbohydrate derived from fruits and vegetables.
Olive Oil is oil made from olives.
Onion is a bulb vegetable that is grown underground.
Dehydrated and ground onions.
Orange Juice is the juice extracted from an orange
Orange Juice Solids are a concentrated form of juice from oranges, involving a process by which almost all water is removed.
Orange Peel is the rind of the orange, often used as zest (the colored portion.)
Oregano is a culinary herb form the plant Origanum vulgare. Widely used in Greek and Italian dishes.
Organically grown almonds, the edible seed of the almond tree
Organic Astragalus Extract is concentrated organically grown astragalus.
Organic Barley is European annual gras that has been organically grown
Organic Black Pepper Extract is organically grown concentrated black pepper
Organic Black Tea is leaves from the organic camellia sinensis plant brewed in hot water. Black tea differs from other types due to the process of drying and ageing, that results on a richer flavor than other teas.
Organic brown rice is organically grown whole grain rice, from which the outer, inedible, hull has been removed.
Organic brown sugar is produced by adding organically produced molasses to organically produced, refined white sugar (sucrose).
Organic Cane Sugar is sugar derived from Sugar Cane plants that are grown organically.
Organic Cardamom Extract is concentrated organic cardamom.
Organic Cayenne Extract is concentrated organically grown cayenne pepper.
Seeds from the Salvia hispanica plant, a species of flowering plant in the mint family, that has been organically grown.
Organic Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum that have been grown organically.
Cocoa comes from the seeds of the organically grown cacao tree and is the base for making chocolate. There are two types of unsweetened cocoa, unalkalized and alkalized cocoa. Unalkalized cocoa is milder in flavor and lighter in color while alkalizedis richer in flavor and darker in color. Alkalized cocoa is treated to neutralize its naturally occurring acids and to deliver a darker color.
Organic Coconut Flavor is an organic flavor that tastest like coconut.
Organic Coconut Oil is an organic plant oil.
Organic Corn Starch is starch derived from the organically grown corn (maize) grain.
Organic Fig Concentrate is concentrated (water removed) organically grown fig.
Organic Fig Powder is made of organic figs that have been dried and ground finely
Organic Fruit and Vegetable Juice for Color is concentrated juice from organically grown fruits and vegetables to provide color.
Organic Ginseng Extract is concentrated organically grown ginseng.
Organic Glycerin is a simple polyol compound that can be sourced from organic plants or animals
Organic Green Mandarin Extract is concentrated organically grown mandarins.
Organic Lemongrass Extract is concentrated organic lemongrass
Orgainic Lime Extract is organic lime zest that has been mixed with oil
Orgainc Mango Flavor is an organic flavor that tastes like mangos.
Organic Mango Puree is organically grown mangos that have been mashed, pasteurized, and concentrated (liquid removed).
Organic Maple Extract is concentrated organically grown maple syrup.
Organic natural flavors are obtained from essences or extracts of sources found in nature such as roganic spice, fruit, vegetable, yeast, herb, plant material, meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, dairy products.
Organic Nonfat Dry Milk is a dry, solid form of non-fat organic milk (skim milk). Contains no more than 1.5 percent fat and no more than 5 percent moisture.
Organic Orange Extract is concentrated organic orange
Organic Orange Peel is the peel of an organically grown orange.
Organic Palm Oil comes from the fleshy part of the organically grown palm fruit. Relatively high in saturated fat and semi-solid at room temperature.
Orgainic Peach Flavor is an organic flavor that tastes like peach.
Organic Peanut Oil is an oil produced from organically grown peanuts.
Organic Pineapple Flavor is an organic flavor that tastes like pineapple.
Organic Pomegranate Flavor is an organic flavor that tastes like pomegranate.
Organic Pomegranate Juice Concentrate is the concentrated juice of an organic pomegranate, a species of small evergreen tree in the flowering plant family Rutaceae.
Also known as pepita, are the edible seeds of a pumpkin that has been grown organically
The organically grown seed of the Goosefoot plant. Range in color from ivory, pinks, brown, red and black, and have a mild, slightly nutty flavor.
Organic Rose Essence is a concentrated form of rose water.
Organic Rose Hips Powder is Fruit of the organically grown rose plant that has been dried and ground.
Organic Rose Water is a liquid made from water and organically grown rose petals.
Organic Soy Lecithin is a liquid or powdered compound extracted from organic soybeans.
Organic Spinach Powder is organically grown spinach that has been dried and ground.
Organic Spirulina Powder is organically grown spirulina, member of the blue algae family, that has been dried and ground.
Oraganic Starfruit Flavor is an organic flavor that tastes like starfruit.
Organic Strawberry Puree Concentrate is the concentrated juice and pulp from organically grown strawberries
Organic Sugar is sugar grown organically.
Organic Sunflower Oil is oil extracted from organic sunflower seeds.
Organic Tapioca Syrup is a starchy syrup extracted from an organic root plant, similar to a sweet potato or ginger.
Starchy syrup extracted from an organic root plant, similar to a sweet potato or ginger.
Organic Watermelon Flavor is an organic flavor that tastes like watermelon.
Organic Watermelon Juice is the juice of an organically grown watermelon.
Organically grown groats that are cut, but not rolled. Require a longer cooking time. Have a distinctive chewy texture. Also known as Scotch Oats, Pinhead Oats (in Great Britain) or Irish Oatmeal
Organic Whole Wheat Flour is whole wheat flour that is organically grown.
Organic Yumberry Flavor is an organic flavor that tastes like yumberries
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Mix of both palm kernal oil, which comes from the pit of the palm fruit, and palm oil, which is from the fleshy part of the palm fruit.
Palm Kernel Oil is made from the pit of the palm fruit and is higher in saturated fat than palm oil (which is made from the fleshy part of the fruit). It is solid at room temperature.
Palm Oil is made from the fleshy part of the palm fruit. It is relatively high in saturated fat and semi-solid at room temperature.
Panax Ginseng Root Extract is a concentrated material made from the roots of the Panax ginseng plant, also known as Korean ginseng. The main active components of ginseng are called ginsenosides.
Vitamin B5, also known as Pantothenic Acid, is essential in the breakdown of fats and protein. It is found in milk, leafy vegetables, fresh meat and egg yolks.
Substance from the dried, ground, ripe fruit of the herb Capsicum annuum (sweet peppers). Also called sweet pepper or pimiento.
Parboiled Rice is rice that has been boiled in the husk. Contains more thiamin than refined white rice.
Parmesan is a hard cheese made from unpasteurized cow's milk
Peanuts that have been roasted and processed to obtain a lower fat peanut flour with a strong roasted flavor.
Passion Fruit Juice from Concentrate is concentrated juice from the passion fruit that has been reconstituted (water added back).
The juice of an orange that has been pasteurized (treated with heat to eliminate pathogens and extend shelf-life)
Protein derived from peas
Peaches are the edible stone fruit from the Prunus persica, is a deciduous tree. A round, sweet fruit that has white or yellow flesh, soft yellow or pink skin, and a large, hard seed at the center
Peach Juice from Concentrate is concentrated juice from peaches that has been reconstituted (water added back).
Peach Puree is crushed peaches, the edible stone fruit from the Prunus persica, is a deciduous tree. A round, sweet fruit that has white or yellow flesh, soft yellow or pink skin, and a large, hard seed at the center
Peaches that have been crushed, pasteurized, and concentrated (liquid removed)
A species in the legume family
A food paste or spread made from ground dry roasted peanuts
Peanut Flavored Chips are small peanut butter tasting, soft candy chips
Peanut Oil is oil produced from peanuts
Pear Juice is juice from pears.
Pear Juice is juice from pears. Pear Juice Concentrate is the concentrated form of juice from pears.
Barley that has been processed to remove its hull and bran
Pearled Wheat is wheat that has been processed to remove its hull
Peas are the small spherical seeds or the seed-pods of the pod fruit Pisum sativum
Pecans are a type of tree nut, produced by a species of hickory tree
Pectin is a soluble dietary fiber found in the cell walls of fruits and vegetables. In human digestion, pectin goes through the system intact and serves as a bulking agent. Since it is not absorbed, it has no nutritive value other than fiber. Pectin is produced commercially as a powder and mainly extracted from citrus fruits.
Peppermint is a hybrid mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint
Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid found in many protein-containing foods. It is also one of the two amino acid components present in aspartame. All products sweetened with aspartame carry a statement on the label to alert individuals with the rare genetic disease, phenylketonuria. These people must restrict their intake of phenylalanine. The statement reads Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine. Phenylalanine is found in almost all foods that contain protein such as beef, milk, fish, eggs, and cheese. People with the disease phenylketonuria must avoid eating these foods as well as avoiding intake of phenylalanine itself. For the rest of the population phenylalanine and phenylalanine containing foods are completely safe. For comparison, an 8-ounce glass of milk has more than 4 times as much phenylalanine as a 12-ounce Diet Pepsi.
Phosphoric acid is a mineral (inorganic) acid that is added to some soft drinks to provide tartness. The use of phosphoric acid adds some dietary phosphorus to the beverage.
Pine Nuts are the edible seeds of pines (family Pinaceae, genus Pinus)
Pineapple Juice is the juice of a pineapple.
A tree nut that is a member of the cashew family.
A blend of glucose, citric acid and sorbitol.
Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate is a substance made from glycerol and fatty acids.
Pomegranate Juice Concentrate is the concentrated (liquid removed) juice of a pomegranate, a several-celled reddish berry that is about the size of an orange with a thick leathery skin and many seeds with pulpy crimson arils of tart flavor
Potassium is an essential dietary mineral and an electrolyte that helps meet the mineral needs of active people. It is found naturally in fruits, vegetables and meats. Orange and grapefruit juices are good sources. In beverages, it may be added for its nutrient value or come from other ingredients.
Potassium Benzoate is the potassium salt of benzoic acid.
Potassium Chloride is the potassium salt of chloride.
Potassium Citrate is the salt form of citric acid.
A generic term for the salts of potassium and phosphate ions including: Monopotassium phosphate, Dipotassium phosphate and Tripotassium phosphate.
Potassium Sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid.
Potassium Sulfate is the mineral salt of potassm.
Prickly Pear Juice Concentrate is the concentrated form of juice from the prickly pear fruit, Opuntia, which is a genus in the cactus family, Cactaceae.
Purified Stevia Leaf Extract, also referred to as Reb-A and by the brand name PureVia(R), is a low calorie sweetener derived from the leaves of the Stevia plant that is 200 times sweeter than sugar so it has virtually no calories when used in foods and beverages. It may be consumed safely by phenylketonurics. For more information about this and other sweeteners, please visit the Sweeteners page in the What's Inside section.
Purified Water is water that is produced by distillation, deionization, reverse osmosis or another suitable process that meets appropriate standards to be called purified water. It must contain no more than 10 ppm of dissolved solids.
Purple Carrot Juice Concentrate (color) is concentrated juice from purple carrots that is used to provide color.
Purple Sweet Potato Juice (color) is concentrated juice from the purple sweet potato that is used to provide color.
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride is the chemical name for vitamin B6, a water soluble vitamin that performs a wide variety of functions in the body. It is found in many foods including beans, nuts, legumes, eggs, meats, fish and whole grains.
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Quillaia is a purified (cooked, filtered and pasteurized) extract made from the bark of the Quillaia tree.
An ancient food originally cultivated by the Incas. The seed of the Goosefoot plant. Range in color from ivory, pinks, brown, red and black, and have a mild, slightly nutty flavor. The seeds are gluten free which makes it a nutritional alternative for those with celiac disease.
Quinoa Flour is made from quinoa seeds that have been ground to a fine consistency.
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Dried grapes
A colorant for foods and other substances. Also known as Erythrosine and FD&C Red3.
Red 40 is a colorant for foods and other substances. Also known as Allura Red and FD&C Red40.
Red Grape Juice Concentrate (color) is the concentrated juice from red grapes that is used to provide color.
An ancient food originally cultivated by the Incas. The seed of the Goosefoot plant. Range in color from ivory, pinks, brown, red and black, and have a mild, slightly nutty flavor. The seeds are gluten free which makes it a nutritional alternative for those with celiac disease.
Edible root vegetable of the Brassicaceae family. There are numerous varieties, varying in size, color and duration of required cultivation time.
Red Raspberries are the edible fruit of a multitude of plant species in the genus Rubus of the rose family, most of which are in the subgenus Idaeobatu
Concentrated Red Raspberry Juice is the concentrated form of juice from raspberries.
Red Raspberry Puree is crushed raspberries, the edible fruit of a multitude of plant species in the genus Rubus of the rose family, most of which are in the subgenus Idaeobatus.
Reduced Fat Milk is defined by milk fat standards set by the FDA. According to these standards, Reduced Fat Milk must contain between 0.5% and 2% milk fat and 8.25% milk solids that are not fat.
Mineral used in food as a nutrient supplement.
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) is a water-soluble B-Vitamin that is important for body growth and red blood cell production. It helps in releasing energy from the foods a person eats and is found in dairy products, meats, poultry, and fish.
Rice is the seed of the monocot plants Oryza sativa (Asian rice) or Oryza glaberrima (African rice). As a cereal grain, it is the most widely consumed staple food for a large part of the world's human population, especially in Asia. Types include: Brown: unmilled or partially milled rice, considered a whole grain, White: refined grain with germ and bran removed, Wild: combination of four types of grasses, generally considered a whole grain and contains more dietary fiber and protein than white rice
Rice Flour is a form of flour made from finely milled rice.
Rolled Wheat Flakes are flattened whole grain wheat berries
Rose Hip Extract is a concentrated material made from the rose plant. It contains vitamin C.
Rosemary is an aromatic spice from the dried leaves of Rosmarinus officinalis, an evergreen shrub.
Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice from Concentrate is concentrated juice from ruby red grapefruits that has been reconstituted (water added back).
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Oil extracted from the safflower plant, a highly branched, herbaceous, thistle-like annual plant
Sage is an aromatic plant with grayish-green leaves that are used as a culinary herb.
Salt is a mineral substance composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl). Chloride and sodium ions, the two major components of salt, are needed by all known living creatures.
A form of sodium chloride (table salt) obtained from the sea
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (or chunks) are small chunks of semi-sweet chocolate.
Semolina is coarsely ground grain (usually durum wheat). Contains Gluten.
Silicon Dioxide is a transparent, tasteless crystal or powder practically insoluble in water or acids.
Skim Milk, also known as nonfat milk, is defined by milk fat standards set by the FDA. According to these standards, Skim Milk must contain less than 0.5% milk fat and 8.25% milk solids that are not fat.
Sodium is a dietary mineral and electrolyte. It is one of the main components of the fluids in the human body and plays a vital role, helping to carry nutrients to cells. It is also necessary for the regulation of blood and body fluids, transmission of nerve impulses, heart activity, and certain metabolic functions.
The sodium salt of acetic acid
The sodium salt of alginic acid, a gum extracted from the cell walls of brown algae.
An inorganic compound made from alumina, phosphoric acid and sodium hydroxide.
Sodium Ascorbate is a form of Ascorbic Acid, or Vitamin C.
Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid.
The bicarbonate salt of sodium. A mineral that can be derived from nahcolite. Commonly known as baking soda.
Soluble or dissolvable form of casein (milk protein).
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid.
A salt of acetic acid.
Sodium Hexametaphosphate is an organic compound made from sodium, phosphorous and oxygen. It is more commonly called Sodium Polymetaphosphate or Graham's Salt.
Sodium salt of phosphoric acid.
Sodium Polyphosphates are an organic compound made from sodium, phosphorous and oxygen. They are sometimes called Sodium Hexametaphosphate or Graham's Salt.
Sodium Saccharin is a no-calorie sweetener. It is approximately 200-700 times sweeter than sugar which means that only a small amount is needed to sweeten a food or beverage and it doesn't contribute any calories. It has been approved for use in certain dietary foods and beverages by the U.S. FDA and health organizations around the world. For more information visit the Calorie Control Council at www.caloriecontrol.org.
A soluble compound of sodium and sulfur
Sorbitan Tristearate is derived from sorbitol and stearic acid.
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol found in many fruits but often sourced from corn syrup.
Soy Flour is flour made from the starchy part (endosperm) of the soybean.
Soy Lecithin is a liquid or powdered compound from soybeans. Allergen Notes: According to the Food Allergy Network, soy lecithin can be tolerated by many people with soy allergies since it is more fat than protein. However, even if soy lecithin appears as the only source of soy on a product label, the product will be labeled as "contains soy" if protein levels are above the threshold for food allergy labeling.
Soy Protein is obtained from soybeans in various forms. Three primary forms are soybean flour which contains about 50% protein, soybean concentrate (or soy protein concentrate) which contains about 70% protein, and soybean protein isolate (or soy protein isolate) which contains about 90% protein.
Soy Protein Isolate is a purified source or protein from soy. It supplies a high quality of protein that contains all the essential amino acids
Soy Sauce is a condiment made from a fermented paste of soybeans, roasted grain, brine, and Aspergillus oryzae or Aspergillus sojae molds
A species of legume. One of the few plant foods considered to be a complete protein.
Sparking Water is carbonated water that is flavorless, effervescent or bubbly.
Spearmint is an aromatic herb (species Mentha spicata), of the mint family (Lamiaceae, or Labiatae).
White corn grits that have been hulled and have been stripped of their bran and germ
Varieties of aromatic dried seed, fruits and roots in whole, broken, or ground form. Difference between herbs and spices are herbs come from leafy, green plant parts and may be used fresh and spices are always dried.
The juice of the spinach plant.
Spirulina is a member of the blue algae family.
Spring Water is water that comes from an underground source where the water flows naturally to the surface of the earth.
Groats that are cut, but not rolled. Require a longer cooking time. Have a distinctive chewy texture. Also known as Scotch Oats, Pinhead Oats (in Great Britain) or Irish Oatmeal
Purified Stevia Leaf Extract, also known as Reb-A and by the brand name PureVia (R), is a low calorie sweetener derived from the leaves of the Stevia plant that is 200 times sweeter than sugar so it has virtually no calories when used in foods and beverages. It may be consumed safely by phenylketonurics. For more information about this and other sweeteners, please visit the Sweeteners page in the What's Inside section.
The edible fruit of low-growing plants of the genus Fragaria, having white flowers and an aggregate fruit that consists of a red fleshy edible receptacle and numerous seedlike fruitlets.
Strawberry Juice Concentrate is the concentrated form of juice from strawberries.
Strawberry Juice from Concentrate is concentrated strawberry juice that has been reconstituted (water added back).
Concentrated juice and pulp from strawberries
Sucralose is also known by its brand name Splenda(R). It has no calories and is 600 times sweeter than table sugar (sucrose). For more information about this and other sweeteners, please visit the Sweeteners page in the What's Inside section.
Sugar is the common name for table sugar or sucrose which is made up of the two simple sugars glucose and fructose. General term used to describe simple sugars which are types of carbohydrates.
Class of sulfur containing compounds
Sulfur containing gas that dissolves in water.
Sun-dried tomatoes are ripe tomatoes that lose most of their water content after spending a majority of their drying time in the sun.
Seeds of the sunflower plant Helianthus annuus
A mixture of phospholipids extracted from sunflower seeds
Sunflower Oil is oil that comes from sunflower seeds. It is a combination of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats with low saturated fat levels and is light in taste and appearance.
Oil that comes from sunflower seeds. Light in taste and appearance. It is a combination of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats with low saturated fat levels.
Seeds of the sunflower plant Helianthus annuus
Cows milk sweetened with milk that has had water removed (condensed)
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Tangerine Juice is the juice of a tangerine, a variety of mandarin orange with a deep-reddish-yellow color and segments that are easily separated.
Tapiona Dextrin is created by the breakdown of tapioca starch. Tapioca starch is obtained from the root of the cassava plant.
A polysaccharide made from Tapioca
Taurine is an amino acid which is one of the building blocks for making protein in the body. It is commonly found in meat, poultry, eggs, dairy products and fish.
Tea is typically made by steeping leaves from the camellia sinensis plant in hot water. Typically tea refers to black tea, as it is the most common type of tea. Black tea differs from other types due to the process of drying and aging, which results in a richer flavor than other teas.
Tertiary Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) is an aromatic compound which is a type of phenol
A synthetic form of Thiamin
Thiamine (Vitamin B1) is one of the B-Vitamins. It is water soluble and essential for carbohydrate metabolism.
Thiamine Mononitrate is a synthetic form of Thiamin
Thyme is an aromatic herb from the plant Thymus vulgaris.
A mineral often used as a white pigment in food coloring.
Toasted Coconut is coconut that has been toasted
Tocopherols (or Tocopheryl) are a form of Vitamin E. They are derived from vegetable oils.
Tomato is the edible, often red, fruit of the plant Solanum lycopersicum
Dehydrated, ground tomatoes
A single-celled living organism in the fungi family. Bakers and Brewers yeast are from the saccaromyces form.
Treated Water is water that has gone through one or more processes, such as filtration, ozonation or reverse osmosis to remove impurities and improve taste.
Tricalcium Phosphate is a source of phosphorus that also provides the essential mineral calcium.
A yellow colored spice from a plant in the ginger family.
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Vanilla Extract is a concentrated material made from vanilla plants.
The primary component of the extract of the vanilla bean, which is often synthetized for commercial use.
Vegetable Juice (color) is concentrated juice made from vegetables that is used to provide color.
A triglyceride extracted from a plant.
Vinegar is a liquid consisting mainly of acetic acid and water.
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin necessary for cell growth and healthy skin. Food sources include dark leafy vegetables, eggs, orange and yellow fruits and vegetables.
Vitamin A Palmitate is a supplemental form of Vitamin A.
Vitamin B1, also known as Thiamine, is a water soluble vitamin that is essential for carbohydrate metabolism.
Vitamin B12, also known as Cyanocobalamin, is important for a wide number of functions in the body including metabolism, the formation of red blood cells, and the maintenance of the central nervous system. It is found in many foods including eggs, meat, poultry, shellfish, milk, and milk products.
Vitamin B2, also known as Riboflavin, is a water-soluble vitamin that is important for body growth and red blood cell production and helps in releasing energy from the foods a person eats. It is found in dairy products, meats, poultry, and fish.
Vitamin B3, also known as Niacin, is a water soluble vitamin that helps the body process protein and fats and maintain a healthy nervous system, skin and digestion. It is normally found in peanuts, beans and whole grain breads or cereals.
Vitamin B6, also known as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, is a water soluble vitamin that performs a wide variety of functions in the body. It is found in many foods including beans, nuts, legumes, eggs, meats, fish and whole grains.
Vitamin B9, also known as Folate, is found in many foods including dark green leafy vegetables, oranges, fruits, rice, brewer’s yeast, beans, asparagus, soybeans and soy flour. It can also be produced synthetically in which case it is called Folic Acid.
Vitamin C, also known as Ascorbic Acid, is involved in tissue repair and several other metabolic functions. It is found in many fruits and vegetables including citrus and potatoes.
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is found in food and can also be made in your body after exposure to sun. It helps the body maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. By promoting calcium absorption, vitamin D also helps to form and maintain strong bones.
A fat-soluble vitamin that is found in food and can also be made in your body after exposure to sun. Helps to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. By promoting calcium absorption, vitamin D helps to form and maintain strong bones. Vitamin D3 comes in several forms.
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that exists in 8 different forms. Each form has different potencies or functional uses in the body.
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps with blood clotting. It is found in cabbage, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, green leafy vegetables, and canola, soybean and olive oils.
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The nut of any tree of the genus Juglans, particularly the Persian or English walnut, Juglans regia.
Walnuts Coated with Rosemary Extract (to help protect flavor) are the nut of any tree of the genus Juglans, particularly the Persian or English walnut, Juglans regia, that have been coated with the extract of rosemary.
A transparent, odorless, tasteless liquid. A compound of hydrogen and oxygen 11.188 % hydrogen and 88.812% oxygen by weight).
Watermelon Juice Concentrate is the concentrated form of juice from watermelons.
Wheat is a cereal grain from the genus Triticum
Finely ground wheat
Wheat Grass is a cereal grain.
Whey is liquid that remains after milk has been curdled and strained. It contains lactose. Per FALCPA labeling requirements, products are labeled as “contains milk” if Whey is listed as a direct ingredient and “may contain milk” if it is in the product by way of other ingredients.
A concentrated form of whey protein. The concentrate is greater than 80% protein.
Dehydrated whey, the liquid that remains after milk has been curdled and strained
Whey Protein is one of the two major groups of proteins found in milk (the other is casein). It is a highly digestible source of protein.
Whey Protein Concentrate is a concentrated form of whey protein. The concentrate is greater than 80% protein.
Whey Protein Isolate is a processed form of whey protein. It is greater than 90% protein.
White grain sorghum is derived from a cereal grain crop.
White Grape Juice Concentrate is the concentrated form of juice from white grapes.
White and black pepper originate from the same plant, however the timing of harvesting determines the final product. A black peppercorn is picked when still green and dried in the sun until it turns black. A white peppercorn ripens fully on the vine before it is picked.
An ancient food originally cultivated by the Incas. The seed of the Goosefoot plant. Range in color from ivory, pinks, brown, red and black, and have a mild, slightly nutty flavor. The seeds are gluten free which makes it a nutritional alternative for those with celiac disease.
White Tea is tea made from young tea leaves that are minimally aged and dried.
Whole grain rice, in which the outer, inedible, hull has been removed.
Flour made from ground brown rice.
Finely ground rolled oats. Remainder of oat groat after the oat bran has been removed in milling process.
A member of the wheat tribe (Triticeae) and is closely related to barley (genus Hordeum) and wheat (Triticum)
Groats that are cut, but not rolled. Require a longer cooking time. Have a distinctive chewy texture. Also known as Scotch Oats, Pinhead Oats (in Great Britain) or Irish Oatmeal
Wheat that contains all three parts of the kernel (bran, germ and endosperm)
Whole grain wheat that has been finely ground.
Whole Grains are grains that contain all three parts of the kernel (bran, germ and endosperm).
Whole grain wheat that has been finely ground.
Wild Rice is a cereal grain from plant Zizania. Harder and more dense than white rice making cooking time longer
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Food additive made from concentrated yeast. Contains Glutamate but does NOT contain MSG (mono sodium glutamate).
Yellow 5, also known as Tartrazine, is an FD&C approved color.
Yellow 6, also known as Sunset Yellow, is an FD&C approved color.
Yerba Mate Extract is a concentrated material made from yerba mate leaves. Yerba Mate is a widely cultivated, medium sized evergreen tree. The leaves have been used for many years to make common beverages and are a source of polyphenols and caffeine.
Yucca Extract is a concentrated material made from the yucca plant.
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Zinc Methionine Sulfate is a zinc supplement that is easy for the body to absorb.
Zinc Oxide is a source of zinc.
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