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Food & Nutrition

16 categories

Standardized nutritional profiles, macronutrient density, glycemic index values, lipid fatty acid distributions, smoke points, micronutrient RDAs, and food chemistry specifications.

Categories

Beans, Lentils & Pulses

13 items

Standardized nutritional profiles, protein-digestibility-corrected amino acid scores (PDCAAS), dietary fiber, and glycemic loads for dried legumes per 100g raw/dry base.

Black Beans (Black Turtle) • Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas) • Brown / Green Lentils (Whole) • Cannellini Beans (White Kidney) • Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) • Green Split Peas • Kidney Beans (Dark Red) • Mung Beans (Green Gram) • Navy Beans (Haricot / White) • Pinto Beans • Red Lentils (Split Masoor Dal) • Soybeans (Mature Dry) • Yellow Split Peas

Cheeses & Cultured Dairy

6 items

Standardized nutritional profiles, moisture percentages, sodium content, calcium concentration, and aging parameters for international cheese varieties per 100g base.

Cheddar Cheese (Sharp / Aged) • Feta Cheese (PDO Sheep / Goat) • Mozzarella (Fresh Whole Milk) • Parmigiano-Reggiano (24-Month Aged) • Ricotta (Whole Milk Fresh) • Swiss Cheese (Emmental AOP)

Coffee Roasts & Botanical Teas

10 items

Standardized SCA brewing parameters, extraction ratios, water temperatures, grind distributions, caffeine content, and bioactive polyphenols.

Black Tea (Assam Fully Oxidized) • Cold Brew Coffee (Slow Cold Immersion) • Espresso (Standard Double Shot 1:2) • French Press (Cafetiere Immersion Coffee) • Matcha (Ceremonial Grade Green Tea) • Oolong Tea (Tie Guan Yin Semi-Oxidized) • Ristretto (Restricted Espresso Shot 1:1) • Sencha (Japanese Green Tea) • V60 Pour-Over Filter Coffee • Yerba Mate (Traditional South American Ilex)

Cooking Oils & Fats

9 items

Standardized thermal smoke points, fatty acid distributions (MUFA/PUFA/SFA), primary fatty acids, and extraction methods per 100g / 100ml base.

Avocado Oil (Refined) • Beef Tallow (Rendered Suet) • Butter (Unsalted) • Canola Oil (Refined Rapeseed) • Coconut Oil (Virgin Unrefined) • Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) • Ghee (Clarified Butter) • Lard (Rendered Leaf Pork Fat) • Sesame Oil (Toasted)

Dairy & Plant-Based Milks

8 items

Standardized nutritional profiles, protein fractions, lactose content, calcium density, and curdling temperatures per 100ml fluid base.

Almond Milk (Unsweetened) • Greek Yogurt (Plain Nonfat 0%) • Kefir (Plain Whole Milk) • Oat Milk (Barista Blend) • Skim Cow's Milk (Fat-Free) • Skyr (Traditional Icelandic 0%) • Soy Milk (Unsweetened) • Whole Cow's Milk (3.25% Fat)

Eggs & Egg Products

4 items

Standardized nutritional profiles, biological value protein fractions, choline density, and thermal coagulation temperatures per 100g base.

Chicken Egg White (Albumen) • Chicken Egg Yolk • Duck Egg (Whole Raw) • Whole Chicken Egg (Large)

Essential Vitamins & Minerals

21 items

Standardized physiological roles, adult Dietary Reference Intakes (RDA / RDI), Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL), chemical forms, and major dietary food sources.

Calcium (Elemental Ca) • Iodine (Elemental I) • Iron (Heme & Non-Heme) • Magnesium (Elemental Mg) • Potassium (Elemental K) • Selenium (Elemental Se) • Sodium (Elemental Na) • Vitamin A (Retinol & Beta-Carotene) • Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) • Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) • Vitamin B3 (Niacin / Nicotinic Acid & Nicotinamide) • Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate / PLP) • Vitamin B7 (Biotin / Vitamin H) • Vitamin B9 (Folate & Folic Acid) • Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid) • Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) • Vitamin E (d-Alpha-Tocopherol) • Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone) • Zinc (Elemental Zn)

Fish & Seafood

12 items

Standardized nutritional profiles, marine omega-3 fatty acids (EPA + DHA), mercury exposure levels, and USDA internal cooking temperatures per 100g raw edible portion.

Atlantic Cod • Atlantic Mackerel • Atlantic Salmon (Farmed Raw) • Canned Light Tuna (in Water, Drained) • Oysters (Eastern Raw) • Rainbow Trout (Farmed) • Sardines (Canned in Olive Oil) • Sea Scallops (Raw) • Shrimp / Prawn (Raw) • Tilapia (Raw Fillet) • Wild Sockeye Salmon (Red Salmon) • Yellowfin Tuna (Fresh Ahi Steak)

Flours & Starches

11 items

Nutritional composition, protein/gluten percentages, ash content, and gelatinization temperatures for baking flours and pure culinary starches per 100g base.

All-Purpose Wheat Flour • Almond Flour (Blanched) • Arrowroot Powder (Starch) • Bread Flour (High Gluten) • Cassava Flour (Whole Yuca) • Coconut Flour • Cornstarch (Pure Maize Starch) • Potato Starch • Tapioca Starch (Cassava) • White Rice Flour • Whole Wheat Flour (Graham)

Food Additives & E-Numbers

52 items

Standardized international E-number directory, Codex Alimentarius INS codes, functional classes, acceptable daily intakes (ADI), and chemical mechanisms.

E100: Curcumin (Turmeric Yellow Color) • E101: Riboflavin (Vitamin B2 Yellow Color) • E140: Chlorophyll & Chlorophyllins (Green Color) • E150a: Plain Caramel (Class I Caramel Color) • E150d: Sulfite Ammonia Caramel (Class IV Caramel) • E160a: Beta-Carotene (Provitamin A Orange Color) • E160c: Paprika Extract (Capsanthin / Capsorubin) • E162: Beetroot Red (Betanin) • E163: Anthocyanins (Grape Skin & Berry Red/Purple) • E170: Calcium Carbonate (Mineral White Color / Anti-Caking) • E200: Sorbic Acid (Antifungal Preservative) • E202: Potassium Sorbate (Soluble Antimicrobial) • E211: Sodium Benzoate (Acid Beverage Preservative) • E220: Sulfur Dioxide (Antioxidant & Wine Preservative) • E224: Potassium Metabisulfite (Campden Salt) • E250: Sodium Nitrite (Curing Salt / Anti-Botulism Preservative) • E251: Sodium Nitrate (Chile Saltpeter / Slow Curing) • E260: Acetic Acid (Vinegar Acidulant / Preservative) • E270: Lactic Acid (Biological Acidulant) • E282: Calcium Propionate (Bread Anti-Mold) • E290: Carbon Dioxide (Carbonation & MAP Gas) • E300: L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C Antioxidant & Flour Improver) • E306: Tocopherol-Rich Extract (Natural Vitamin E Antioxidant) • E322: Lecithin (Phospholipid Emulsifier & Viscosity Reducer) • E330: Citric Acid (Universal Acidulant / Chelator) • E334: L-Tartaric Acid (Wine & Baking Acidulant) • E338: Phosphoric Acid (Cola Acidulant) • E406: Agar-Agar (Seaweed Hydrocolloid Gel) • E407: Carrageenan (Dairy Stabilizer Hydrocolloid) • E410: Locust Bean Gum (Carob Bean Gum / LBG) • E412: Guar Gum (Cold-Soluble Galactomannan) • E414: Gum Arabic (Acacia Gum Emulsifier) • E415: Xanthan Gum (Pseudoplastic Hydrocolloid Thickener) • E422: Glycerol (Glycerin Humectant & Solvent) • E440: Pectin (Citrus & Apple Jam Gelling Fiber) • E460: Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC / Dietary Bulking) • E471: Mono- & Diglycerides of Fatty Acids (Bread Softener) • E500: Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda / Ins 500ii) • E501: Potassium Carbonate (Potash / Alkaline Noodle Salt) • E503: Ammonium Bicarbonate (Baker's Ammonia / Hartshorn) • E509: Calcium Chloride (Firming Agent / Cheese Salt) • E621: Monosodium Glutamate (MSG / Umami Flavor Enhancer) • E627: Disodium Guanylate (GMP Umami Synergist) • E631: Disodium Inosinate (IMP Meat Umami Synergist) • E635: Disodium 5'-Ribonucleotides (I+G Blend) • E950: Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K / 200x Sweetener) • E951: Aspartame (Dipeptide Sweetener / 200x) • E955: Sucralose (Splenda / 600x Heat-Stable Sweetener) • E960: Steviol Glycosides (Reb-A / Stevia Extract) • E965: Maltitol (Sugar Alcohol / 90% Sweetness) • E967: Xylitol (Birch Sugar / Dental Caries Inhibitor) • E968: Erythritol (Zero-Calorie Fermented Polyol)

Fresh Fruits & Berries

18 items

Standardized nutritional profiles, natural fructose/glucose ratios, dietary fiber density, glycemic index values, vitamin C content, and bioactive flavonoids.

Cavendish Banana (Raw) • Fresh Blackberries (Raw) • Fresh Blueberries (Raw) • Fresh Lemon (Raw Peeled) • Fresh Mango (Raw) • Fresh Pineapple (Raw) • Fresh Pomegranate (Raw Arils) • Fresh Red Raspberries (Raw) • Fresh Strawberries (Raw) • Fresh Watermelon (Raw) • Gala / Fuji Apple (Raw with Skin) • Granny Smith Apple (Raw Tart Green) • Green Kiwifruit (Raw) • Hass Avocado (Raw) • Medjool Dates (Raw Dried) • Navel Orange (Raw Peeled) • Red Seedless Grapes (Raw) • Sweet Dark Cherries (Raw)

Fresh Meats & Poultry

11 items

Standardized nutritional profiles, protein density, fatty acid distributions, heme iron, and USDA safe internal cooking temperatures per 100g raw edible portion.

Beef Ribeye Steak (USDA Choice) • Beef Tenderloin (Filet Mignon) • Chicken Breast (Boneless, Skinless) • Chicken Thigh (Skinless, Boneless) • Duck Breast (Skinless) • Ground Beef (80/20 Chuck) • Ground Beef (90/10 Sirloin) • Ground Bison / Buffalo (90/10) • Lamb Leg (Lean Trimmed) • Pork Tenderloin (Lean) • Turkey Breast (Skinless)

Nuts, Seeds & Kernels

9 items

Standardized nutritional profiles, plant omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), magnesium, selenium, and dietary fiber per 100g raw base.

Almonds (Raw Unsalted) • Brazil Nuts (Raw) • Chia Seeds (Salvia hispanica) • Flaxseeds (Ground / Milled) • Hemp Hearts (Shelled Hemp Seeds) • Pistachios (Raw Shelled) • Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas Raw) • Sesame Seeds (White, Hulled) • Walnuts (English / Persian)

Staple Grains & Cereals

16 items

Standardized nutritional profiles, glycemic indexes, fiber fractions, and cooking parameters for global cereal grains and pseudograins per 100g raw base.

Brown Rice (Whole Grain) • Buckwheat Groats • Bulgur Wheat • Cornmeal (Polenta / Maize) • Couscous (Durum Semolina) • Farro (Emmer Wheat) • Jasmine Rice (Fragrant White) • Millet (Proso / Pearl) • Pearl Barley • Quinoa (White / Golden) • Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned) • Sorghum • Steel-Cut Oats (Irish Oats) • Teff (Whole Grain) • White Rice (Long Grain) • Wild Rice

Sugars & Alternative Sweeteners

8 items

Standardized relative sweetness index (Sucrose = 100), caloric density, glycemic index (GI), net carbohydrate impact, and acceptable daily intake (ADI) per 100g base.

D-Allulose (D-Psicose) • Erythritol (Pure Polyol) • Granulated White Sugar (Sucrose) • Maple Syrup (100% Pure Grade A) • Monk Fruit Extract (Mogroside V) • Raw Honey (Pure Unfiltered) • Stevia Extract (Rebaudioside A 98%) • Sucralose (Pure Sweetener)

Vegetables & Leafy Greens

12 items

Standardized nutritional profiles, net carbohydrates, dietary fiber, micronutrient density (Vitamins A, C, K, Folate), oxalates, and phytochemicals.

Brussels Sprouts (Raw Brassica Buds) • Carrots (Raw Mature Root) • Curly Kale (Raw Brassica Greens) • Fresh Broccoli (Raw Florets & Stems) • Fresh Cauliflower (Raw Florets) • Fresh Garlic (Raw Allium Cloves) • Lacinato Kale (Dinosaur / Tuscan Cavolo Nero) • Red Bell Pepper (Raw Sweet Capsicum) • Russet Potato (Raw Starchy Tuber) • Spinach (Raw Leafy Greens) • Sweet Potato (Raw Orange-Fleshed) • Yellow Onion (Raw Allium Bulb)