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L-Carnitine is a nutrient vitamin — B-vitamin factor used for patients with systemic carnitine deficiency

L-Cysteine Hydrochloride is a other additive listed in the FDA food-additive database.

Lactalbumin is a other — Component of skim milk protein

Genetic trait, controlled by cis-regulatory variants upstream of the LCT gene, in which lactase activity persists into adulthood, allowing digestion of lactose; absent in the majority of the world's adults.

Production and ejection of milk by the mammary gland, controlled by prolactin and oxytocin.

Lactic Acid is a acidulant — Acidulant in beverages, candy, olives, cheese, infant formulas

Lactitol is a natural sweetener — Reduced-calorie sweetener derived from milk sugar

Lactoferrin is a preservative — Antimicrobial spray on uncooked beef carcasses against E. coli

Lactose is a natural sweetener — By-product of cheese industry; humectant and nutrient

lactose intolerance

Lactylic Stearate is a dough conditioner — Dough conditioner to add volume and keep baked products soft

Lanolin is a emulsifier — Chewing-gum base; water-absorbing emulsifier

Fine, soft, lightly pigmented hair usually found on a fetus or malnourished individuals.

Larch is a thickener gum — Dietary fiber; prebiotic and immune modulator

Lard is a other — Internal fat from hog abdomen; packaging and chewing-gum base

Lasalocid is a veterinary drug — Antibiotic used in beef, chicken, lamb

Latex is a other — Component of chewing-gum base

Laurel Leaf Oil is a flavoring — Spice flavoring

Lauric Acid is a flavoring — Common in vegetable fats; flavoring and base for soaps/detergents

Lavender Oil is a flavoring — Ginger ale flavoring, fruit flavoring

Cholesterol content of low-density lipoproteins, the major atherogenic lipoprotein and the primary lipid target of cardiovascular prevention guidelines.

Lead is a other — Toxic metal contaminant

Lecithin is a emulsifier — Natural antioxidant and emollient; emulsifier in chocolate, bakery, ice cream

Lemon Oil is a flavoring — Volatile oil expressed from fresh lemon peel; flavor and perfume

Lemongrass Oil is a flavoring — Lemon and fruit flavoring

Adipocyte-secreted peptide hormone that signals body fat mass to the hypothalamus to suppress appetite and increase energy expenditure, with secretion proportional to fat mass and acute decreases on fasting.

Despite high leptin and adequate receptors, hunger persists and food intake does not diminish.

Branched-chain essential amino acid that acts as a signal for muscle protein synthesis via activation of mTORC1 through Sestrin2 and Rag GTPase signaling.

Bioactive compounds derived from linoleic or α-linolenic acids (n-6 and n-3 essential fatty acids).

Levamisole is a veterinary drug — Animal drug to fight parasites

Licorice is a flavoring — Sweet root flavoring for candies, beverages, tobacco

Small molecules or minerals that bind to a larger molecule.

Enzymes that catalyze bond formation between carbon and other atoms.

Lime Oil is a flavoring — Citrus and fruit flavoring; antiseptic, source of vitamin C

Amino acid within a protein with the lowest amino acid or chemical score; present in the smallest amount relative to a reference.

Limonene is a flavoring — Synthetic flavoring; lime, fruit, spice

Lincomycin is a veterinary drug — Antibacterial used in swine and broiler chickens

Line_Extension_Formulations is a other additive listed in the FDA food-additive database.

Pertaining to the tongue.

Essential omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid (18:2n-6) that is the parent of arachidonic acid and the major dietary PUFA in Western diets (sunflower, corn, soybean oils).

Lipase is a enzyme — Enzyme that breaks down fat to glycerol and fatty acids

Attracted to lipids and thus repelled by water.

Spherical particle consisting of a hydrophobic core (triglycerides, cholesteryl esters) and amphipathic surface (phospholipids, cholesterol, apolipoproteins) that transports lipids in plasma.

Complexes of lipids and proteins that transport and distribute lipids.

Liquid Smoke is a flavoring — Wood smoke captured in water; commercial smoke flavoring

Litholrubine Bk is a colorant — Synthetic azo dye for coloring rind of hard cheeses

Locust Bean Gum is a thickener gum — Thickener and stabilizer

Lovage is a flavoring — Bitter, maple, walnut flavoring

Birth weight less than 2,500 g (5 lb 8 oz), associated with increased perinatal mortality and long-term chronic disease risk.

Elimination-and-rechallenge protocol restricting Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, And Polyols to manage IBS symptoms.

Lunchables_Formulation is a other additive listed in the FDA food-additive database.

Lutein is a colorant — Natural xanthophyll pigment from marigolds

Enzymes that cleave carbon-carbon, carbon-sulfur, and certain carbon-nitrogen bonds without hydrolysis or oxidation-reduction.

Lycopene is a colorant — Red coloring extracted from tomatoes

Lysine is a amino acid — Essential amino acid for food enrichment in wheat-based foods

Cell organelles that contain digestive enzymes.

Lysozyme is a enzyme — Enzyme in cheese production to inhibit Clostridium tyrobutyricum