Definitions

Definitions

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.

Food Allergies

Food Allergies

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.

Dietary Preferences

Dietary Preferences

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.