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Find recipes organized by primary and important ingredients, like oils, flours and herbs.
The FDA regulates the safety of ingredients added directly to food and substances that come into contact with food, such as those added to packaging materials, cookware or containers that...
Use these resources to learn about nutrients in the foods you eat. Find information on carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and more.
Understanding How the FDA Regulates Food Additives and GRAS Ingredients; Types of Food Ingredients; Learn about Certain Ingredients that are Major Food Allergens
The following table lists the types of common food ingredients, why they are used, and some examples of the names that can be found on product labels. Some additives are used for more than...
Ingredients. The FDA oversees the ingredients listed on food labels. A packaged food must list the ingredients in order of predominance by weight. In other words, the ingredients that weigh the most are listed first. The list may contain unfamiliar terms alongside the common ingredient names.
It may be hard to identify ingredients you want to reduce in your diet to keep it heart-healthy, such as saturated and trans fats, sodium, added sugars and cholesterol. Some ingredients go by names other than what we expect. But with a little research you can know what you’re eating.