We want everyone to be on the same page. Refer to the definitions to understand what makes up each allergen or preference. For allergen groups, we provide an extensive list of the allergens in that group.
For dietary preferences, we provide what the preference includes and some examples of what it excludes.
As we cover many common allergies, and it's important to understand Ingredifind's definition of them as they may differ from certain government agenencies.
Celery
Celery includes the stick, leaves, seeds, and root (also known as celeriac). It is commonly found in condiments and dressings, stock cubes, and spice mixes, as well as meat products and smoothies.
Coconut
Coconuts are seeds from palm trees and are not Tree Nuts. Coconut is commonly found in confectionary, bakery items, and milk alternatives such as plant-based milk and cheese.
Crustaceans
Crustaceans include but are not limited to barnacles, crayfish (crawfish), lobster, langoustine, prawns, and shrimp.
Dairy
Dairy includes milk and milk products from mammals such as cows, sheep, goats, and buffalo. It is commonly hidden in products such as sauces, confectionary and bakery items.
Eggs
Eggs include but are not limited to eggs from hens, ducks, quails, and ostriches. Hen's egg is commonly found in cakes, confectionary, pastries, pasta and condiments such as mayonnaise.
Fish
Fish include but are not limited to cod, haddock, salmon, sardines, tuna, trout, and seabass. Fish does not include either crustaceans or mollusks. Fish is commonly found in condiments, salad dressings, and stock cubes.
Gluten
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, triticale, and sometimes oats. It is common but not limited to bread, pasta, cereal, malt, and beer.
Lupin
Lupin is a legume. Lupin seeds are commonly used to make flour that is found in some breads, pastries and pasta.
Mollusks
Mollusks include but are not limited to abalone, clams, cockles, conch, mussels, octopus, oysters, scallops, snails, and squid.
Mustard
Mustard is a seed that is common but not limited to condiments, curry, salad dressing, and seasoning. Cross-reactivity has also been reported between proteins in rapeseed and canola oil with mustard.
Peanuts
Peanuts are a legume commonly found in baked goods, cereals, confectionery, curries, and sauces.
Sesame
Sesame is a seed used as an oil, powder, or seed. It is commonly found in bread products, crackers, hummus, and sushi.
Soy
Soy, also known as Soya, is a legume that includes but is not limited to oil, tofu, soymilk, salad dressing, bread, soybeans, soy nuts, soy sauce, edamame, bean curd, and miso.
Sulfur Dioxide
Sulfur dioxide, also known as sulfites, is a preservative commonly used in dried fruit, pickled vegetables, sausages, juices, cider, vinegar, and wine.
Tree Nuts
Tree nuts are commonly found in oils and flour. They include but are not limited to almonds, brazil nuts, cashews, chestnuts, hazelnuts, hickory nuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, and walnuts.
We cover many diets, and it's important to understand Ingredifind's definition of them as they may differ from certain government agencies.
Pescatarian
This includes all fish, seafood, eggs, dairy, and all plant-based products. A pescatarian diet restricts meat and poultry.
Vegan
This includes all plant-based products. A vegan diet restricts meat, poultry, fish, seafood, eggs, or dairy.
Vegetarian
This includes eggs, dairy, and all plant-based products. A vegetarian diet restricts meat, poultry, fish, or seafood.