Ingredient Glossary

Agave Nectar

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Agave Nectar is a sweetener found in many health foods used as a sugar alternative.

Artificial Flavors

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) defines artificial flavors as chemicals that are not originally sourced from nature.

Aspartame

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Aspartame is a common artificial sweetener sold under the brand names NutraSweet and Equal, is used in many foods and beverages because it is 200 times sweeter than sugar.

BHA Butylated Hydroxyanisole

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(BHA) Butylated Hydroxyanisole (butylated hy·​droxy·​tol·​u·​ene) is a synthetic food additive that is used as a preservative to keep the fats in food from spoiling.

Benzoic Acid

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Benzoic Acid is a food preservative used to protect foods against yeasts, molds, and certain types of bacteria.

Dextrose

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Dextrose (ˈdekstrōs) is a simple sugar produced from corn, it is commonly used as a sweetener in packaged and processed foods

Enriched Flour

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Enriched Flour is flour where most of the natural vitamins and minerals have been extracted during the refining process and then "enriched" with B vitamins, iron, and sometimes calcium.

High Fructose Corn Syrup

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High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) is a popular additive among food makers because it is cheaper and sweeter than cane sugar.

Lactic Acid

MAR. 23, 2023

Lactic acid is naturally- produced in our muscles during strenuous, is best known in the food industry for its role in the preparation of fermented sour dairy products like yogurt and some cottage cheeses.

MSG

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Used as a flavor enhancer MSG can be found in seasonings, condiments, bouillons, and snack chips.

Magnesium Sulfate

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Magnesium sulfate, commonly known as Epsom salt, is used to boost magnesium levels in the body.

Natural Flavors

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Natural flavors are used to add or enhance the flavor of food that has been processed.

Niacin

MAR. 23, 2023

Niacin is a water-soluble B vitamin also known as vitamin B3. Water-soluble vitamins, like niacin, are not stored in the body, so experts recommend consuming niacin rich foods everyday.

Nitrates

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Nitrates ( /ˈnai·treit/) exist naturally in large amounts of vegetables such as beets, celery, lettuce, radishes and spinach.

Papain

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Papain is a digestive enzyme that comes from papayas. In food it is used in meat tenderizers and meat products making the texture of the meat softer.

Potassium Bromate

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Banned in Europe, Canada, Asia, and Brazil, potassium bromate is an additive that chemically ages flour, strengthening its elasticity.

Propylene Glycol

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Propylene Glycol (proh-puh-leen ˈɡlīkôl) is a colorless, odorless liquid compound with a slightly sweet taste used to maintain the moisture of food products and ensure that ingredients are spread evenly.

Refined Vegetable Oil

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Sodium Benzoate

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Sodium Benzoate occurs naturally in many foods such as fruit, vegetables, seafood, and dairy products. It is used as a preservative to prevent foods from molding.

Sodium Caseinate

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Sodium Caseinate (ca·​sein·​ate) is a biochemical name for casein, a protein found in the milk of mammals.