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more expensive flavors. They contain all or some substances which are not found naturally in the food or beverage to which it is added. Typically Vegetarian

ascorbic acid See vitamin C.

aspartame Also known as: Nutrasweet, Equal. Commercial Source: synthetic. Used in: soft drinks, breakfast cereals, desserts, chewing gum. Definition: An artificial sweetener. Vegan

aspartic acid Commercial Source: Typically bacterial or fungal. Exists in: living organisms. Used in: aspartame, the synthetic sweetener. Definition: An amino acid needed by humans which can be produced by the body. Typically Vegetarian

autolyzed yeast extract Also known as: yeast autolyzates. Commercial Source: fungal. Used as: flavor enhancer, nutrient. Definition: An extract from yeast which provides a "meaty" flavor to foods. Vegan

Product information: There are no aspects of the manufacturing process in which substances of animal or animal-derived origin are used, according to FIDCO Inc., a manufacturer of this ingredient.

annatto Also known as: annatto extract, annatto seed , norbixin. Commercial Source: vegetable. Used in: margarine, shortening, cheese, seasonings, sausage casings. Definition: A natural yellow-orange food coloring derived from a tree seed. Vegan

anticaking agent Also known as: free-flow agent. Commercial Source: vegetable, animal- (cow- or hog-derived)-mineral. Examples: cornstarch, calcium stearate. Used in: seasonings, table salt, table sugar, powered foods such as instant breakfast drinks, and soft-drink mixes. Definition: An additive which prevents other ingredients in foods from sticking together. May Be Non-Vegetarian

antioxidant Commercial Source: Typically vegetable or synthetic. Exists in: foods containing vitamin C and vitamin E. Exam­ples: BHA, BHT, vitamin E, vitamin C. Used in: vegetable oils, potato chips, cereals, dehydrated potatoes. Definition: A class of additives which prevents fats and oils from going bad. A second class of antioxidants prevents cut fruit and vegetables from turning brown. Typically Vegetarian

arabic Also known as: acacia, acacia vera, gum arabic, catechu, Egyptian thorn. Commer­cial Source: vegetable. Used in: confections and beverages. Definition: A vegetable gum with many functions such as thickening foods. Vegan

arginine Commercial Source: Typically vege­table. Exists in: living organisms. Used in: nutritional supplements. Definition: An amino acid needed by humans which can be produced by the body. Typically Vegetarian.

arti­ficial coloring Commercial Source: Typically synthetic. Arti­ficial coloring may be derived from vegetable or animal (insect) sources. Examples: FD&C Blue #2, FD&C Red #40. Used in: dry mixes, confections, beverages, candy, ice cream, margarine, meat, meat products, butter, cheese, baked goods, gelatin desserts, cereal, pasta. Definition: An additive, not duplicated in nature, which gives color to foods. Typically Vegan

baking powder Commercial Source: mineral ­vegetable. Used in: baked goods. Definition: A powder used as a yeast substi­tute in baking. Vegan

baking soda See sodium bicarbonate.

beeswax Commercial Source: animal (insect). Used in: confections, chewing gum, fruit and honey flavorings for beverages, ice cream, baked goods, and honey. Definition: A bee secretion used to form the bee hive and used as a sweetener. Vegetarian

beet sugar Commercial Source: vegetable. Used in: processed foods, baked goods. Definition: A source of refined sugar. Vegan

bentonite Commercial Source: mineral. Used in: wine, vinegar. Definition: A type of clay used as a filter to make liquids clear. Vegan

benzoyl peroxide Commercial Source: syn­thetic-mineral. Used in: flour, blue cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, oil, fat, milk, styrofoam cups. Definition: A food additive with several non-food uses as well (in fiberglass, cosmet­ics). Vegan

beta-carotene Also known as: Provitamin A. Commercial Source: primarily vegetable or synthetic. Exists in: many animals, in egg yolk, in many fruits and vegetables, especially orange and yellow ones. Used in: ice cream, cheese, other dairy products, beverages, cereals, vegetable oils, confections, rice. Definition: A common food colorant which prevents oxygen from changing a food`s color or flavor. Typically Vegetarian

BHA See butylated hydroxyanisole.

BHT See butylated hydroxytoluene.

bioflavinoids Also known as: hesperidin, rutin, vitamin P complex. Commercial Source: vegetable. Definition: Natural substances which help maintain cardiovascular health and are commonly found in citrus fruits. Vegan

biotin Also known as: vitamin B factor. Commercial Source: Typically bacterial. Exists in: liver, kidney, molasses, yeast, milk, egg yolk, nuts, vegetables, grains. Used as: food fortifier, dietary supplement. Definition: A B vitamin which is necessary for human health. Maybe Non Vege­tarian

Brewer’s yeast Commercial Source: fungal. Used in: nutritional supple­ments. Definition: A yeast product which is rich in vitamins, especially B vitamins. Vegan

bromelain Also known as: bromelin. Commercial Source: vegetable. Used as: tenderizer. Definition: An enzyme extracted from pineapple. Vegan

butylated hydroxyanisole Also known as: BHA. Com­mercial Source: synthetic. Used in: cereals, vege­table oil, confectionary products, rice, beverages, ice cream, baked goods, chewing gum, gelatin desserts, potato flakes, dry yeast, dry mixes, lard, shortening, unsmoked dry sausage. Definition: A common food additive which prevents foods from changing their color or flavor. Vegan

butylated hydroxytoluene Also know