Allergen flags whether an ingredient is a common trigger for food allergies or intolerance. Pizza dough, Wikipedia notes, is "leavened wheat-based dough," and wheat is one of the ingredients most often linked to allergy and gluten intolerance. Browsing by allergen helps a visitor find or avoid ingredients that share the same risk.
Facts
Comparison
Primary NutrientSourced to the subject's own accountfat (triglycerides), a concentrated energy source 1 Allergen
Sources
1. Cooking Oil and Fat (Wikipedia)
WikipediaVegetable oil, lead section, triglyceride compositionQuote, Vegetable oil, lead section, triglyceride composition
Like animal fats, vegetable fats are mixtures of triglycerides.
Reader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.
Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.