Reference Library • 9 Specialized Databases

Food Ingredient Databases

Inspect all 179 regulated additives, synthetic compounds, and biological flags cataloged across our 9 specialized reference directories.

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43 Items

Hidden sugars

Any ingredient that functions as added sugar, whatever name it is disclosed under.

Sugar Cane sugar Beet sugar Brown sugar +39 more
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18 Items

Sweeteners

Non-nutritive and low-calorie sweeteners, including sugar alcohols. This is close to the full real-world list.

Aspartame Saccharin Sucralose Acesulfame potassium +14 more
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16 Items

Endocrine disruptors

Compounds with documented or studied hormone-disrupting activity, from ingredients or packaging.

Bisphenol A Bisphenol S Bisphenol F Brominated vegetable oil +12 more
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15 Items

Gut microbiome disruptors

Additives with published research linking them to gut bacteria or gut-barrier changes. An active, growing research area.

Carboxymethylcellulose Polysorbate 80 Carrageenan Titanium dioxide +11 more
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Stimulants

Ingredients that add caffeine or caffeine-like stimulant effects.

Caffeine Guarana extract Yerba mate extract Theobromine +6 more
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20 Items

Sodium and salt forms

Any ingredient that contributes meaningfully to sodium content, beyond plain table salt.

Salt Sea salt Kosher salt Sodium bicarbonate +16 more
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14 Items

Allergens

The major recognized food allergens and common hidden label names for each.

Milk Eggs Peanuts Tree nuts +10 more
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17 Items

Colors

Synthetic and natural colorants used in food.

FD&C Yellow 5 FD&C Yellow 6 FD&C Red 40 FD&C Red 3 +13 more
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26 Items

Preservatives

Antimicrobial and antioxidant preservatives.

Sodium benzoate Potassium sorbate Calcium propionate Sodium propionate +22 more
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