Trace Ingredients and Cross-Contamination

Trace Ingredients and Cross-Contamination

Trace ingredients are components that may or may not be present in a food item due to manufacturing processes. Manufacturers frequently place a warning label on products if there is a risk of cross-contamination with a known allergen, or if the product is processed on shared equipment.

The Chomp database tracks over 600 trace ingredients across multiple languages to identify potential cross-contamination risks.

For a comprehensive, unabridged list of all tracked trace ingredients, please open a support ticket.

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