| SHELLAC | Resin secreted by the Asian insect Kerria lacca, used in food as the glazing agent E904 (7) |
| ELM | Stately tree threatened by the Asian long-horned beetle |
| CARMINE | Vivid red pigment obtained from the scale insect cochineal (Dactylopius coccus), used in food as the additive E120 (7) |
| XYLITOL | Crystalline artificial sweetener derived from wood sugar, used in foods as the additive E967 (7) |
| SORBITOL | Sugar alcohol first discovered in the berries of the mountain ash in 1872; used in food as the sweetener E420 (8) |
| SACCHARIN | Artificial sweetener discovered by Ira Remsen and Constantin Fahlberg in 1879, used in food as the additive E954 (9) |
| LYCOPENE | Red carotenoid pigment chiefly occurring in tomatoes, used in food as the colouring E160d (8) |
| THAUMATIN | Sweet-tasting low-calorie protein obtained from the African fruit Thaumatococcus daniellii, used in food as the sweetener E957 (9) |
| SALAMMONIAC | Alternative name for ammonium chloride, used in food as the leavening agent and flavour enhancer E510 (11) |
| PALMOIL | Plant product used in food and soap - the downside of its cultivation is the clearing of native vege |
| ANNATTO | Tropical American tree also called the achiote whose seeds produce an orange-red dye used in food colouring (7) |
| FAROESE | Honey's regularly used in food of islanders (7) |
| BLENDER | A machine used in food preparation for e.g. pureeing (7) |
| WINDOWS | Openings in the double glazing business? (7) |
| CITRATE | Ester used in food flavorings |
| SEASALT | Fine crystals used in food preparation |
| GELATIN | Animal protein used in foods, glues, emulsions, etc (7) |
| GUARGUM | Thickening agent used in foods |
| EVEREST | Former double glazing company whose tagline was 'Fit the Best' (7) |
| HING | This pungent smelling spice is used in food as a condiment (Hindi spelling) |
