Fats & Oils
12 ingredients in this category. Each entry is a short, plain-language summary drawn from public sources.
Avocado Oil
Avocado oil is extracted from avocado pulp.
Canola Oil
Canola oil is vegetable oil derived from rapeseed cultivars bred to have low erucic acid content.
Chicory Root Fiber
Chicory root fiber (inulin) is a prebiotic fiber extracted from chicory roots.
Inulin
Inulin is a soluble fiber (fructan polysaccharide) naturally found in chicory root, Jerusalem artichoke, and other plants.
Lipase
Lipase is an enzyme that breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol, used in cheese and flavor development.
MCT Oil
MCT oil (Medium-Chain Triglyceride oil) is typically derived from coconut oil.
Medium Chain Triglycerides
Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) are fats with 6-12 carbon chains that are rapidly absorbed and metabolized.
Palm Oil
Palm oil is vegetable oil extracted from the fruit of oil palm trees.
Peanut Oil
Peanut oil (groundnut oil) is extracted from peanuts.
Polydimethylsiloxane
Polydimethylsiloxane (same as dimethylpolysiloxane/PDMS) is a silicon-based antifoam agent.
Soybean Oil
Soybean oil is vegetable oil extracted from soybeans.
Sunflower Oil
Sunflower oil is a vegetable oil extracted from sunflower seeds.