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Ingredient

Substance used in preparing a product.

component item

An ingredient is a substance used in the preparation of food, beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, or other products. It serves as a fundamental component contributing to the composition, flavor, texture, color, or functionality of the final product.

Etymology

The word 'ingredient' comes from the Old French 'ingredience,' meaning 'that which is put in.'

Explain Like I’m 5

An ingredient is like a building block that you use to make something, like flour and sugar are ingredients in cookies.

Fun Facts

The word 'ingredient' comes from the Latin word 'ingrediēns', meaning 'something that is put in'
Ancient recipes often used vague ingredient descriptions like 'a handful of this' or 'some of that'
Many modern ingredients were once considered luxury items

FAQ

What is an ingredient? A substance used to make something else
Why are ingredients important? They determine the final product's characteristics and flavor
Where can you find ingredients? In recipes, food labels, or chemical formulas

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

component element

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

spice additive flavoring

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

recipe mixture compound

Indexes

consumable functional natural substance

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