Food Branch Abbreviations Alphabet F

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Food Branch Alphabet – F

S. No	Abbreviation	Full Form	Short Explanation	Practical Example
F001	FA	Fatty Acids	Components of fats essential for body functions.	Fish oil contains FA.
F002	FAB	Fruit and Berry	General reference for fruits and berries in food studies.	Strawberry smoothie labeled FAB.
F003	FAC	Food Additive Code	Code identifying food additives.	E102 listed as FAC on labels.
F004	FAD	Food and Agriculture Data	Statistical data for food production and agriculture.	Government reports use FAD.
F005	FAE	Fatty Acid Ester	Compounds derived from fatty acids and alcohols.	Margarine may contain FAE.
F006	FAF	Fat-Free	Food with negligible fat content.	Skimmed milk labeled FAF.
F007	FAG	Flour and Grain	General term for grains and flours in food prep.	Wheat flour packaged as FAG.
F008	FAH	Fatty Acid Hydrolysate	Hydrolyzed fats used in food processing.	Emulsifiers derived from FAH.
F009	FAI	Food Allergen Information	Mandatory info about allergens present.	Peanut butter jar lists FAI.
F010	FAL	Food Additive Limit	Maximum allowable level of additive.	Sodium benzoate FAL used in beverages.
F011	FAM	Food Additive Mix	Mixtures of food additives for processing.	Bakery products use FAM.
F012	FAN	Free Amino Nitrogen	Measure of amino acids in food.	Beer fermentation monitored via FAN.
F013	FAO	Food and Agriculture Organization	UN agency for food standards and policy.	FAO publishes nutrition guidelines.
F014	FAP	Food Acidulant Powder	Acid powders for flavor or preservation.	Citric acid labeled FAP.
F015	FAR	Fatty Acid Ratio	Ratio of different fatty acids in food.	Label shows saturated vs unsaturated FAR.
F016	FAS	Fat Absorption System	Method to measure fat absorption in food.	Snack oils tested using FAS.
F017	FAT	Fat	Lipid content in foods.	Butter contains FAT.
F018	FAV	Flavor and Aroma Value	Measurement of flavor compounds in foods.	Coffee labeled with FAV analysis.
F019	FAW	Food Additive Warning	Mandatory warnings about additives.	E123 warning labeled FAW.
F020	FAX	Food Analysis Experiment	Laboratory experiment to analyze food composition.	College labs perform FAX.
F021	FB	Food Binder	Ingredient to bind food products.	Meatloaf contains FB.
F022	FBA	Food Beverage Additive	Additives used in drinks.	Carbonated drinks contain FBA.
F023	FBB	Fatty Beef Blend	Meat blend with specified fat content.	Burger patties labeled FBB.
F024	FBC	Food Bacterial Count	Microbial count in food for safety.	Dairy lab tests FBC.
F025	FBD	Food By-Product	Secondary products from food processing.	Whey from cheese labeled FBD.
F026	FBE	Food Biochemical Enzyme	Enzymes used in food processing.	Bread uses FBE.
F027	FBF	Fruit-Based Food	Food derived from fruits.	Fruit bars are FBF.
F028	FBG	Food Beverage Granule	Powdered drink or instant beverage granules.	Instant coffee labeled FBG.
F029	FBH	Food Bulk Herb	Bulk dried herbs for culinary use.	Parsley sold as FBH.
F030	FBI	Food Baking Ingredient	Ingredients used for baking.	Flour and yeast labeled FBI.
F031	FBL	Food Beverage Liquid	Liquid food or drink product.	Bottled juices are FBL.
F032	FBM	Food Biochemical Mix	Mix of enzymes or additives for processing.	Cheese-making uses FBM.
F033	FBN	Fatty Beef Nutrient	Nutrients from beef fat.	Beef fat used in nutrition analysis.
F034	FBO	Food By-Product Oil	Oil extracted from food processing by-products.	Olive pomace oil labeled FBO.
F035	FBP	Food Binding Protein	Proteins used to bind food ingredients.	Sausages include FBP.
F036	FBR	Food Bulk Rice	Rice in bulk packaging.	Wholesale FBR shipments.
F037	FBS	Food Beverage Sugar	Sugar added to drinks.	Soft drinks measured for FBS.
F038	FBT	Food Beverage Tea	Tea products for consumption.	Packaged black tea labeled FBT.
F039	FBV	Food Beverage Value	Nutritional value of beverages.	Fruit juices labeled FBV.
F040	FBW	Food Bulk Wheat	Wheat sold in bulk.	Bakery suppliers receive FBW.
F041	FBX	Food Beverage Extract	Extracted components for drinks.	Coffee extract is FBX.
F042	FC	Food Calories	Energy provided by food.	Nutrition labels show FC.
F043	FCA	Food Calorie Analysis	Analysis of calorie content.	FC measured in lab tests.
F044	FCB	Food Coagulant Base	Base ingredient to aid coagulation.	Cheese making uses FCB.
F045	FCC	Food Chemical Codex	Standards for purity of food chemicals.	Citric acid certified via FCC.
F046	FCD	Food Calorie Density	Calories per unit weight of food.	Snack bars labeled FCD.
F047	FCE	Food Colorant Extract	Extract used to color foods.	Natural dyes labeled FCE.
F048	FCF	Food Carbohydrate Fraction	Portion of carbohydrates in foods.	Pasta labeled with FCF.
F049	FCG	Food Calorie Gain	Expected caloric contribution from a food item.	Energy bars calculate FCG.
F050	FCH	Food Cheese	Dairy product made from milk.	Mozzarella is FCH.

S. No	Abbreviation	Full Form	Short Explanation	Practical Example
F051	FCI	Food Calorie Intake	Amount of calories consumed from foods.	Diet tracking apps calculate FCI.
F052	FCJ	Fruit and Citrus Juice	Juice extracted from fruits and citrus.	Orange juice labeled FCJ.
F053	FCL	Food Carbohydrate Level	Carbohydrate content in food.	Pasta packaging lists FCL.
F054	FCM	Fatty Cheese Mix	Cheese blended with specific fat content.	Processed cheese slices labeled FCM.
F055	FCN	Food Composition Nutrient	Nutrients present in food products.	Nutrition tables list FCN.
F056	FCO	Food Coating	Protective or decorative food coating.	Chocolate-coated nuts labeled FCO.
F057	FCP	Food Calorie Portion	Calorie content per portion.	Packaged snack bars list FCP.
F058	FCR	Food Calorie Ratio	Ratio of energy contributions from carbs, fat, protein.	Diet planning uses FCR.
F059	FCS	Food Canning Standard	Standard for canning and preserving food.	Canned vegetables labeled FCS.
F060	FCT	Food Calorie Total	Total calories in a food item.	Nutrition labels indicate FCT.
F061	FCV	Food Calorie Value	Caloric content per unit weight or volume.	Packaged foods list FCV.
F062	FCW	Food Coagulation Weight	Weight measurement related to coagulation.	Cheese production uses FCW.
F063	FCX	Food Coloring Extract	Extracted colorants for food use.	Natural beet extract labeled FCX.
F064	FD	Food Dehydration	Process of removing moisture from food.	Dried fruits undergo FD.
F065	FDA	Food and Drug Administration	Regulatory agency for food safety.	FDA approves additives and labeling.
F066	FDB	Food Dairy By-product	Secondary products from dairy processing.	Whey powder labeled FDB.
F067	FDC	Food Drying Chamber	Equipment used for drying foods.	Dehydrators for fruits use FDC.
F068	FDD	Food Degradation Determination	Assessment of spoilage or deterioration.	Shelf-life studies use FDD.
F069	FDE	Food Dry Extract	Concentrated dry extract from food.	Instant coffee powder is FDE.
F070	FDF	Food Dietary Fiber	Fiber content in foods.	High-fiber cereals list FDF.
F071	FDG	Food Digestion Grade	Digestibility of food.	Infant formula tested for FDG.
F072	FDH	Food Dry Herbs	Dehydrated herbs for culinary use.	Dried basil sold as FDH.
F073	FDI	Food Dry Ingredient	Powdered or dehydrated food component.	Milk powder labeled FDI.
F074	FDL	Food Dry Legume	Dried beans or lentils.	Packaged lentils labeled FDL.
F075	FDM	Food Dry Mix	Ready-to-use dry ingredient mixes.	Cake or soup mixes are FDM.
F076	FDN	Food Dehydration Nutrient	Nutrient content retained after drying.	Dried apricots analyzed for FDN.
F077	FDO	Food Dry Oil	Oil in powdered or solidified form.	Spray oils labeled FDO.
F078	FDP	Food Dry Protein	Dehydrated protein powders.	Whey protein labeled FDP.
F079	FDR	Food Dry Residue	Residue left after moisture removal.	Dried tomato paste measured for FDR.
F080	FDS	Food Dry Substance	Total solids in dehydrated foods.	Dried fruits report FDS.
F081	FDT	Food Drying Time	Duration required to dehydrate foods.	Herb drying monitored via FDT.
F082	FDV	Food Dry Value	Weight or nutrient content of dried food.	Dehydrated fruits labeled FDV.
F083	FDW	Food Dry Weight	Weight after moisture removal.	Used in cereal labeling.
F084	FDX	Food Dry Extract	Concentrated dried extract for culinary use.	Instant coffee or tea powders.
F085	FE	Food Energy	Energy derived from food.	Calorie content listed as FE.
F086	FEA	Food Energy Analysis	Determination of energy content in foods.	Nutrition labs measure FEA.
F087	FEB	Food Enzyme Blend	Mixture of enzymes for processing.	Bakery dough conditioners labeled FEB.
F088	FEC	Food Enzyme Concentrate	Concentrated enzyme preparation.	Cheese production uses FEC.
F089	FED	Food Energy Density	Calories per unit weight.	Snack bars measured for FED.
F090	FEE	Food Enzyme Extract	Extracted enzymes for food processing.	Juice clarification uses FEE.
F091	FEF	Food Enriched Flour	Flour fortified with vitamins/minerals.	Bakery products labeled FEF.
F092	FEG	Food Edible Grain	Grain suitable for consumption.	Rice and wheat are FEG.
F093	FEH	Food Enzyme Hydrolysate	Hydrolyzed enzymes used in foods.	Protein powders contain FEH.
F094	FEI	Food Energy Intake	Energy consumed from foods.	Diet plans monitor FEI.
F095	FEL	Food Edible Legume	Legumes fit for human consumption.	Packaged lentils labeled FEL.
F096	FEM	Food Edible Mix	Mixed ingredients for food prep.	Trail mix labeled FEM.
F097	FEN	Food Energy Nutrient	Nutrient contributing to energy.	Carbohydrates and fats labeled FEN.
F098	FEO	Food Edible Oil	Oil suitable for cooking or consumption.	Olive oil and canola oil labeled FEO.
F099	FEP	Food Enzyme Preparation	Enzymes prepared for processing.	Cheese and juice production uses FEP.
F100	FER	Food Energy Ratio	Ratio of energy contributions from nutrients.	Diet plans use FER.
F101	FES	Food Enzyme Solution	Liquid enzyme preparation.	Dough conditioners include FES.
F102	FET	Food Energy Total	Total caloric value of a food item.	Snack bars report FET.
F103	FEU	Food Enzyme Usage	Amount of enzyme used in processing.	Baking uses FEU.
F104	FEV	Food Energy Value	Calories per serving or unit weight.	Nutrition labels display FEV.
F105	FEW	Food Enzyme Water	Water used in enzyme processing.	Juice clarification uses FEW.
F106	FEX	Food Enzyme Extract	Extracted enzyme for processing.	Cheese production labeled FEX.
F107	FF	Fast Food	Ready-to-eat processed food.	Burgers, fries labeled FF.
F108	FFA	Free Fatty Acids	Fatty acids not bound in triglycerides.	Measured in oils to assess quality.
F109	FFB	Fresh Fruit Blend	Mix of fresh fruits.	Smoothies labeled FFB.
F110	FFC	Food Fortification Code	Code representing fortified nutrients.	Vitamins in flour labeled FFC.
F111	FFD	Freeze-Dried Food	Food dried by freezing and vacuum.	Instant coffee uses FFD.
F112	FFE	Food Fat Extraction	Process of extracting fat from foods.	Chocolate production uses FFE.
F113	FFF	Fat-Free Food	Foods with minimal fat content.	Skim milk and fat-free yogurt.
F114	FFG	Food Fiber Grade	Quality or type of fiber in foods.	High-fiber cereals indicate FFG.
F115	FFH	Food Frozen Herb	Frozen herbs for culinary use.	Frozen parsley labeled FFH.
F116	FFI	Food Fatty Ingredient	Fat used as ingredient.	Butter and margarine are FFI.
F117	FFL	Food Flour Level	Measurement of flour quality.	Bakers test FFL for recipes.
F118	FFM	Food Fat Mix	Blend of fats for processed foods.	Chocolate and spreads use FFM.
F119	FFN	Food Fiber Nutrient	Nutrient contribution from dietary fiber.	Fiber-rich cereals measured for FFN.
F120	FFO	Food Fatty Oil	Edible oil derived from fat sources.	Olive and canola oils labeled FFO.
F121	FFP	Food Fatty Protein	Protein combined with fat.	Cheese or meat products labeled FFP.
F122	FFR	Food Fat Ratio	Ratio of fat types in a food.	Nutrition labels indicate FFR.
F123	FFS	Food Fat Substitute	Ingredients used instead of fats.	Low-fat spreads use FFS.
F124	FFT	Food Fatty Tissue	Animal fat used in processing.	Suet in baking is FFT.
F125	FFV	Fresh Fruit Value	Nutritional or market value of fresh fruits.	Fruit market reports FFV.
F126	FFW	Food Fat Weight	Amount of fat in a food item.	Butter labeled with FFW.
F127	FFX	Food Fat Extract	Extracted fats for food use.	Confectionery uses FFX.
F128	FG	Food Grade	Quality suitable for food use.	Food-grade packaging materials.
F129	FGA	Food Grain Analysis	Analysis of nutrients in grains.	Wheat flour reports FGA.
F130	FGB	Food Grain Blend	Mixture of grains for consumption.	Granola uses FGB.
F131	FGC	Food Gelatin Concentrate	Concentrated gelatin for culinary use.	Desserts and gummy candies.
F132	FGD	Food Gluten Determination	Measurement of gluten content.	Bread flour tested for FGD.
F133	FGE	Food Grain Extract	Extract from edible grains.	Malt extract labeled FGE.
F134	FGF	Food Gluten-Free	Foods without gluten.	Gluten-free bread labeled FGF.
F135	FGG	Food Grain Grade	Quality classification of grains.	Wheat graded as FGG.
F136	FGH	Food Grain Husk	Outer layer of grains.	Rice husk labeled FGH.
F137	FGI	Food Grain Ingredient	Grain used as ingredient.	Pasta flour labeled FGI.
F138	FGL	Food Grain Level	Quality or content level of grains.	Flour tested for FGL.
F139	FGM	Food Grain Meal	Ground grain for culinary use.	Cornmeal labeled FGM.
F140	FGN	Food Grain Nutrient	Nutrient content of grains.	Wheat and rice labeled FGN.
F141	FGO	Food Grain Oil	Oil derived from grains.	Corn oil labeled FGO.
F142	FGP	Food Grain Product	Products derived from grains.	Bread, pasta labeled FGP.
F143	FGR	Food Grain Ratio	Proportion of grains in a blend.	Muesli ingredients labeled FGR.
F144	FGS	Food Grain Storage	Storage methods for grains.	Silos monitor FGS.
F145	FGT	Food Grain Treatment	Processing applied to grains.	Flour milling labeled FGT.
F146	FGV	Food Grain Value	Economic or nutritional value of grains.	Trader reports include FGV.
F147	FGW	Food Grain Weight	Weight of grains in packaging or recipes.	Rice bags record FGW.
F148	FGX	Food Grain Extract	Concentrated extract from grains.	Malt extract labeled FGX.
F149	FH	Food Hydrolysate	Hydrolyzed proteins or carbohydrates.	Protein powders use FH.
F150	FHA	Food Hydrolyzed Amino acids	Amino acids released from hydrolysis.	Used in protein supplements.
F151	FHB	Food Herb Blend	Mixture of herbs for culinary use.	Seasoning packets labeled FHB.
F152	FHC	Food High Calorie	Foods providing high energy.	Energy bars labeled FHC.
F153	FHD	Food Heat-Dried	Food dried using heat.	Dried fruits labeled FHD.
F154	FHE	Food High Energy	Foods rich in calories.	Energy supplements labeled FHE.
F155	FHF	Food High Fiber	Foods with high dietary fiber content.	Whole grain cereals labeled FHF.
F156	FHG	Food Herb Granules	Dried herb granules for cooking.	Tea blends use FHG.
F157	FHH	Food Heat-Hardened	Food processed via heat for stability.	Canned beans labeled FHH.
F158	FHI	Food Health Index	Nutritional value index of foods.	Diet planning uses FHI.
F159	FHL	Food High Lipid	Foods rich in fat content.	Nuts labeled FHL.
F160	FHM	Food Herbal Mix	Mix of herbs for culinary or medicinal use.	Seasonings contain FHM.
F161	FHN	Food High Nutrient	Foods enriched with vitamins/minerals.	Fortified cereals labeled FHN.
F162	FHO	Food High Omega	Foods rich in omega fatty acids.	Fish and flax seeds labeled FHO.
F163	FHP	Food Hydrolyzed Protein	Proteins treated for digestion.	Infant formula labeled FHP.
F164	FHR	Food Health Rating	Rating based on nutritional quality.	Labeling programs use FHR.
F165	FHS	Food High Sugar	Foods with high sugar content.	Confectionery products labeled FHS.
F166	FHT	Food Heat-Treated	Food treated with heat for safety.	Pasteurized milk labeled FHT.
F167	FHV	Food High Vitamin	Foods enriched with vitamins.	Fortified juices labeled FHV.
F168	FHW	Food Honey Wax	Honey wax used in food preparation.	Candies use FHW.
F169	FHX	Food Herb Extract	Concentrated herb extract.	Herbal teas labeled FHX.
F170	FI	Food Ingredient	Any component used in food.	Flour, sugar, and salt labeled FI.
F171	FIA	Food Ingredient Analysis	Lab analysis of ingredients.	Baking flour analyzed for FIA.
F172	FIB	Food Ingredient Blend	Mix of ingredients for recipes.	Seasoning packets are FIB.
F173	FIC	Food Ingredient Concentrate	Concentrated food ingredient.	Fruit juice concentrate labeled FIC.
F174	FID	Food Ingredient Dry	Dehydrated ingredient.	Milk powder labeled FID.
F175	FIE	Food Ingredient Extract	Extracted component for food use.	Vanilla extract labeled FIE.
F176	FIF	Food Ingredient Fat	Fat used as ingredient.	Butter and margarine are FIF.
F177	FIG	Food Ingredient Grain	Grain used as ingredient.	Wheat and rice labeled FIG.
F178	FIH	Food Ingredient Herb	Herb used in cooking.	Dried parsley labeled FIH.
F179	FII	Food Ingredient Instant	Instant ingredient for cooking.	Instant noodles include FII.
F180	FIL	Food Ingredient Level	Level or concentration of ingredient.	Fortified flour measured for FIL.
F181	FIM	Food Ingredient Mix	Pre-mixed ingredients for food prep.	Cake mixes labeled FIM.
F182	FIN	Food Ingredient Nutrient	Nutrients from ingredients.	Milk powder labeled FIN.
F183	FIO	Food Ingredient Oil	Oil used as ingredient.	Cooking oils labeled FIO.
F184	FIP	Food Ingredient Powder	Powdered ingredient.	Cocoa powder labeled FIP.
F185	FIQ	Food Ingredient Quality	Quality rating of ingredient.	Baking flour rated for FIQ.
F186	FIR	Food Ingredient Ratio	Proportion of ingredients in blends.	Muesli mixes labeled FIR.
F187	FIS	Food Ingredient Standard	Standardized ingredient.	Salt labeled FIS.
F188	FIT	Food Ingredient Treatment	Processing applied to ingredients.	Heat-treated milk labeled FIT.
F189	FIV	Food Ingredient Value	Economic or nutritional value.	Grain trading uses FIV.
F190	FIW	Food Ingredient Weight	Weight of ingredient in product.	Recipes record FIW.
F191	FIX	Food Ingredient Extract	Extracted ingredient for culinary use.	Vanilla extract labeled FIX.
F192	FJ	Fruit Juice	Juice extracted from fruits.	Orange juice labeled FJ.
F193	FJA	Fruit Juice Additive	Additives used in juices.	Pectin or flavorings labeled FJA.
F194	FJB	Fruit Juice Blend	Mixed fruit juices.	Tropical fruit juices labeled FJB.
F195	FJC	Fruit Juice Concentrate	Concentrated fruit juice.	Orange juice concentrate labeled FJC.
F196	FJD	Fruit Juice Drink	Ready-to-drink juice beverage.	Bottled apple juice labeled FJD.
F197	FJE	Fruit Juice Enzyme	Enzyme-aided juice extraction.	Pineapple juice uses FJE.
F198	FJF	Fruit Juice Fiber	Fiber content in juices.	Pulp-rich orange juice labeled FJF.
F199	FJG	Fruit Juice Granules	Dehydrated juice for culinary use.	Instant fruit drinks labeled FJG.
F200	FJH	Fruit Juice High	High-concentration juice products.	Premium fruit juice bottles labeled FJH.