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, and seeds. It is commonly found but not limited to spice mixes and some cured bacon.
Coconut
Coconuts are seeds from palm trees. They are not Tree Nuts. It is commonly found in but not limited to butter, milk, oil, and flour.
Crustaceans
Crustaceans include but are not limited to barnacles, crayfish (crawfish), lobster, langoustine, prawns, and shrimp.
Dairy
Dairy includes milk and products containing milk from farm animals such as cows, sheep, goats, and other mammals.
Eggs
Eggs include but are not limited to eggs from hens, ducks, quails, ostriches.
Fish
Fish include but are not limited to cod, haddock, salmon, sardines, tuna, trout, seabass. Does not include either crustaceans or mollusks.
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 that is a common additive to wheat flour and is found in many gluten-free, soy-free, and lactose-free products.
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. It is also found in cold-pressed canola oil and rapeseed oil.
Peanuts
Peanuts are a legume commonly found in but not limited to oil, baked goods, cereals, and nougat.
Sesame
Sesame is a seed commonly found in but not limited to oil, hamburger buns, sushi rolls, crackers, and bread.
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
Sulphur dioxide is a preservative commonly used in but not limited to dried fruits, pickled vegetables, sausages, fruit and vegetable 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
Pescatarian dishes include all fish, seafood, eggs, dairy, and all plant-based products. It does not include meat and poultry.
Vegan
Vegan dishes include all plant-based products. It does not include any meat, poultry, fish, seafood, eggs, or dairy. All Vegan dishes are also Vegetarian and Pescatarian.
Vegetarian
Vegetarian dishes include eggs, dairy, and all plant-based products. It does not include meat, poultry, fish, or seafood. All Vegetarian dishes are also Pescatarian.