Terms & Descriptions

Amaranth Seeds: Seeds high in protein, dietary fiber, and calcium

Ascorbic Acid: Vitamin C

Brown Rice Syrup: A natural sweetener derived from cooked rice

Calcium Carbonate: Calcium supplement

Calcium Pantothenate: B-complex vitamin

Cane Juice Powder: A natural sweetener made from sugar cane that does not undergo a great degree of processing and therefore retains more of its nutrients

Carnauba Wax: A wax derived from the leaves of the carnauba palm that is used to produce a glossy finish (for Fruit Nibbles™)

Citric Acid: A natural ingredient used for pH control

Dehydrated/Evaporated Cane Juice: A natural sweetener made from sugar cane that undergoes minimal processing to retain more of its nutrients

Dicalcium Phosphate: Calcium supplement

Electrolytic Iron: Iron supplement

Enzymes: Proteins used to facilitate certain processes

Ferric Orthophosphate: Iron supplement

Ferrous Sulfate: Iron supplement

Folic Acid: A B-complex vitamin

Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil: An oil used for its enhanced stability and melting characteristics

Inulin: A form of soluble fiber produced by many types of plants

L-Cysteine Hydrochloride: A compound used to soften dough

Millet: A grain high in fiber and manganese

Monocalcium Phosphate: A compound commonly used as a leavening agent

Niacinamide/Niacin: Vitamin B3

Organic Invert: A natural sweetener used for longer-lasting moistness and an increased shelf life

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride: Vitamin B6

Quinoa: An easy-to-digest seed particularly high in protein, dietary fiber, and phosphorous

Reduced Iron: Iron supplement

Riboflavin: Vitamin B2

Sodium Bicarbonate: Also known as baking soda

Sodium Phosphate: A natural compound most often used as a leavening agent

Soy Lecithin: A naturally-occurring substance often used to prevent separation of water and oil

Thiamine Mononitrate: Vitamin B1

Tricalcium Phosphate: Calcium supplement

Whey Protein Isolate: A high protein product obtained by removing the moisture and non-protein elements of whey, a byproduct of cheese making

Xantham Gum: A natural product that enhances texture

Zinc Oxide: Zinc supplement

Zinc Sulfate: Zinc supplement