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snack foods, and synthetic flavorings. Definition: A component of some fats used as a food additive, especially as a preservative. Typically Vegetarian

caramel color Commercial Source: vegetable. Used in: soft drinks, baked goods, candy, ice cream, and meats to impart a brown color; beverages, ice cream, candy, baked goods, syrups, and meats as a flavoring. Definition:

A common food coloring and flavoring which is usually derived from corn. Vegan

Product information: Sethness Products Co., the world`s largest caramel color producer, uses no animal-derived components in its manufacture of caramel color. Universal Flavors, another caramel color company, also said that they use no animal-derived ingredients in their product.

carbohydrate Commercial Source: vegetable or animal (insect). Exists in: whole grains, vegetables, legumes, root vegetables, fruits, honey, and refined sugar. Examples: glucose, cornstarch. Definition: An important class of nutrients and a basic source of energy. Vegetarian

carmine Commercial Source: animal (insect). Used in: confections, juices, New Age" beverages, pharmaceuticals, dairy products, baked goods, yogurt, ice cream, fruit fillings, puddings. Definition: A food coloring derived from the dried bodies of female beetles. Non-Vegetarian

carminic acid See carmine, cochineal.

carnauba wax Commercial Source: vegetable. Used on: candy, fruits. Defin­ition: A common produce coating which is derived from a South American plant. Vegan

carotene See beta-carotene.

carotenoid Commercial Source: vegetable or synthetic. Exists in: many plants and animals. Used in: dairy products, margarine, short­ening. Definition: A general term for a large class of compounds used as food coloring. Typically Vege­tarian

Product information: Henkel Corp., a large manu­facturer of carotenoids, uses the algae D. se/ma as its source.

carrageenan Also known as: Chondrus extract, Irish moss. Commercial Source: vegetable. Used in: dairy foods, pie fillings, chocolate products, salad dressings, confections, evaporated milk, infant formula, instant breakfasts. Definition: A seaweed product which is a common jelling agent. Vegan

casein Commercial Source: animal (milk). Used in: cereals, breads, imitation cheeses, ice cream, fruit sherbets, special diet pre­parations. Definition: The principal protein in milk. Vegetarian

Product information: Because of its cost-prohibitive nature, casein is not produced in the United States. Most of the U.S. supply comes from New Zealand, Ireland, and European countries.

cellulose gum Also known as: CMC, carbo­xymethylcellulose, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose. Commercial Source: vegetable-synthetic. Used in: ice cream, frozen desserts, syrups, acidified milk beverages, baked goods, puddings, sauces, tortilla products. Defin­ition: A chemically modified form of cellulose (the principal component of plant cells) used to prevent ice crystallization in foods. Vegan

charcoal Also known as: activated charcoal. Commercial Source: vegetable or synthetic. Used in: poison antidotes, medicinal aids. Definition: A porous material made from coal or wood which is used to relieve diarrhea and intestinal discomfort as well as to counteract poisons. Vegan

chelating agent See sequestering agent.

citric acid Commercial Source: vegetable, bacterial, fungal, or mold. Exists in: citrus fruits, coffee. Used in: beverages, canned fruit and vegetables, cheese, candy, mayonnaise, instant potatoes, canned meat, wine, salad dressing, crackers, ice cream, baked goods, chewing gum. Definition: A common food additive used as a flavoring or pre­servative, among many other uses. Vegan

Product information: Archer Daniels Midland Co., a manufacturer of citric acid, reports that they use hydrolyzed cornstarch and molasses as the carbo­hydrate sources to produce citric acid by microbial fermentation. Cargill, Inc., another manufacturer, reports using corn-derived dextrose.

clarifying agent Also known as: fining agent, clarifier. Commercial Source: animal (egg, milk, gelatin, fish bladder protein known as isinglass) or mineral. Used in: wine, vinegar, soft drinks, beer, fruit juice. Definition: A substance used to filter small particles out of liquids in order to make the liquids clear. May Be Non-Vegetarian

cochineal Commercial Source: animal (insect). Used in: confections, juices, “New Age" beverages, yogurt, ice cream, fruit fillings, puddings. Definition: A coloring derived from the dried bodies of female beetles. Non-vegetarian

cocoa butter Commercial source: vegetable. Used in: candies and confections. Definition: The fat obtained from cocoa beans and used most often as a candy coating. Vegan

coenzyme Commercial Source: Typically bacterial, fungal, or synthetic. Exists in: living organisms. Examples: All of the B vita­mins. Definition: A small molecule which activates an enzyme when combined with it. Typically

Vegetarian

color Commercial Source: synthetic. Exists in: living organisms, minerals, and synthetic substances. Also known as: coloring adjunct, color stabilizer, color fixative, or color-retention agent. Used in: beverages, confections, dry mixes, processed foods. Examples: FD&C Red No.3, beta-carotene, iron oxide, beet powder, grape skin extract, ribo­flavin, caramel, turmeric, carmine, cochineal. Defin­ition: A food additive used principally to make food

look pleasing. Typically Vegetarian

corn gluten Also known as: corn gluten meal. Commercial source: vegetable. Used in: specialty foods. Definition: A protein derived from corn and sometimes used by people who are allergic to other grains. Vegan

cream of tartar Also