Food Branch Alphabet – N
| S. No | Abbrev | Full Form | Short Explanation | Practical Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N001 | NA | Natural Additive | Naturally sourced food additive. | Juices list NA instead of synthetic additives. |
| N002 | NAB | Nutritional Additive Blend | A mix of vitamins/minerals added to foods. | Baby cereals include NAB. |
| N003 | NAC | Non-Animal Collagen | Plant or synthetic collagen. | Vegan gummies use NAC. |
| N004 | NAD | Nutrient Absorption Density | Measurement of nutrient uptake efficiency. | Diet foods mention NAD. |
| N005 | NAE | Non-Artificial Extract | Extract obtained without artificial chemicals. | Herbal drinks advertise NAE. |
| N006 | NAF | Natural Aroma Flavour | Natural flavoring derived from plants/foods. | Natural yogurt labeled NAF. |
| N007 | NAG | Nut-Based Additive Granules | Ground nut additives. | Ice cream toppings use NAG. |
| N008 | NAH | Natural Antioxidant High | High-antioxidant food ingredients. | Blueberry powders rated NAH. |
| N009 | NAI | Natural Aroma Ingredient | Used to flavor foods. | Fruit drinks contain NAI. |
| N010 | NAJ | Natural Apple Juice | Pure apple juice reference. | Bottled juices labeled NAJ. |
| N011 | NAK | Natural Alkali | Natural pH adjuster. | Baking soda for dough lists NAK. |
| N012 | NAL | Natural Alcohol | Naturally fermented alcohol. | Kombucha lists NAL levels. |
| N013 | NAM | Natural Aroma Mix | Blend of natural flavor compounds. | Candy flavors use NAM. |
| N014 | NAN | Nut Allergy Notice | Warning label for nut allergens. | Chocolate packets display NAN. |
| N015 | NAO | Natural Aroma Oil | Oil extracted for flavor. | Popcorn toppings include NAO. |
| N016 | NAP | Natural Additive Powder | Powdered form of natural additives. | Bakeries use NAP. |
| N017 | NAQ | Natural Aroma Quality | Quality rating system. | Vanilla extract graded NAQ. |
| N018 | NAR | Natural Aroma Ratio | Flavor blend proportions. | Beverage makers calculate NAR. |
| N019 | NAS | Non-Added Sugar | No sugar added. | Fruit juices marked NAS. |
| N020 | NAT | Natural | Used to mark natural foods. | Packaged foods use NAT labeling. |
| N021 | NAU | Natural Aroma Unit | Measurement unit. | Aroma testers measure NAU. |
| N022 | NAV | Nutrient Added Value | Added nutritional benefits. | Cereal packaging lists NAV. |
| N023 | NAW | Natural Animal-Free Water | Purified water with no animal contact. | Vegan-certified water uses NAW. |
| N024 | NB | Nut Butter | Creamed nut-based paste. | Label reads NB for peanut butter type. |
| N025 | NBA | Nut-Based Additive | Nut-derived ingredient. | Smoothie powders list NBA. |
| N026 | NBB | Natural Berry Blend | Mixed berry extract. | Vitamin drinks include NBB. |
| N027 | NBC | Nut Butter Cream | Creamy nut spread. | Dessert toppings use NBC. |
| N028 | NBD | Nutrient Breakdown Data | Nutritional profile chart. | Labels contain NBD. |
| N029 | NBE | Nut-Based Extract | Extract from nuts. | Flavored syrups use NBE. |
| N030 | NBF | Nutrient Bioavailability Factor | Indicator of nutrient absorption. | Supplements mention NBF. |
| N031 | NBG | Nut-Based Granola | Granola rich in nuts. | Snack bars use NBG. |
| N032 | NBH | Natural Bacterial Harvest | Beneficial culture collection. | Yogurt production uses NBH. |
| N033 | NBI | Nutrient Bio-Index | Nutritional quality index. | Health foods advertise NBI. |
| N034 | NBJ | Natural Berry Juice | Pure berry juice. | Bottled juices list NBJ. |
| N035 | NBK | Nut-Based Kernel | Inner seed portion used in foods. | Almond kernels marked NBK. |
| N036 | NBL | Nutrient Balance Level | Balance of macro/micronutrients. | Health drinks emphasize NBL. |
| N037 | NBM | Nut Butter Mix | Mixed nut butter. | Gourmet spreads list NBM. |
| N038 | NBN | Natural Bread Nutrients | Nutrients retained in bread. | Whole wheat loaves list NBN. |
| N039 | NBO | Natural Berry Oil | Oil from berries. | Supplements use NBO. |
| N040 | NBP | Nut-Based Protein | Protein from nuts. | Protein powders list NBP. |
| N041 | NBQ | Nutrient Base Quality | Raw nutrient quality rating. | Organic food certification includes NBQ. |
| N042 | NBR | Nut-Based Resin | Natural resin for flavoring. | Candies contain NBR. |
| N043 | NBS | Natural Brine Solution | Natural saltwater used in pickling. | Pickle jars list NBS. |
| N044 | NBT | Natural Brewed Tea | Tea made without artificial flavoring. | Bottled teas labeled NBT. |
| N045 | NBU | Natural Butter Unit | Measurement for butter batch. | Dairies register NBU. |
| N046 | NBV | Nutrient Boost Value | Additional nutrient score. | Energy drinks advertise NBV. |
| N047 | NBW | Natural Brown Wheat | Raw whole wheat material. | Bread flour labeled NBW. |
| N048 | NC | Nutrient Concentrate | Concentrated nutrient solution. | Athletes use NC sachets. |
| N049 | NCA | Natural Carbohydrate Additive | Sugar extracted naturally. | Honey powders marked NCA. |
| N050 | NCB | Nutritive Carbohydrate Base | Base material for carbs. | Glucose syrups list NCB. |
| N051 | NCC | Natural Citrus Concentrate | Pure citrus extract. | Soft drinks include NCC. |
| N052 | NCD | Nutrient Composition Data | Nutrient profile reference. | Nutritionists use NCD. |
| N053 | NCE | Natural Cereal Extract | Extract from grains. | Cereals enriched with NCE. |
| N054 | NCF | Nutritive Cereal Flour | High-nutrition flour. | Bakeries use NCF. |
| N055 | NCG | Natural Coffee Ground | Freshly ground coffee. | Coffee bags labeled NCG. |
| N056 | NCH | Nutritional Chocolate | Chocolate enriched with nutrients. | Sports snacks list NCH. |
| N057 | NCI | Nutrient Concentration Index | Measuring nutrient density. | Researchers test NCI in foods. |
| N058 | NCJ | Natural Citrus Juice | Pure citrus juice. | Lemon juice bottles use NCJ. |
| N059 | NCK | Nutritive Chalk | Edible calcium source. | Supplements record NCK. |
| N060 | NCL | Natural Cocoa Liquid | Liquid cocoa extract. | Chocolate drinks add NCL. |
| N061 | NCM | Natural Coconut Milk | Pure coconut milk. | Canned coconut milk lists NCM. |
| N062 | NCN | Natural Chili Nutrition | Nutrient profile of chili. | Hot sauces list NCN. |
| N063 | NCO | Natural Cocoa Oil | Cocoa butter/oil. | Chocolates use NCO. |
| N064 | NCP | Natural Cooking Powder | Powder for seasoning meals. | Bouillon powders marked NCP. |
| N065 | NCQ | Natural Carbohydrate Quality | Rating of natural carb sources. | Healthy grains measured NCQ. |
| N066 | NCR | Nutritional Carbohydrate Ratio | Macronutrient ratio. | Meal plans specify NCR. |
| N067 | NCS | Natural Citrus Syrup | Sweetened citrus concentrate. | Cocktails use NCS. |
| N068 | NCT | Natural Cereal Texture | Grain texture graded. | Cereal makers track NCT. |
| N069 | NCU | Natural Cooking Unit | Unit of measurement. | Industrial kitchens use NCU. |
| N070 | NCV | Nutrient Calorie Value | Calorie content score. | Weight-loss foods mention NCV. |
| N071 | NCW | Natural Cold Water | Ingredient for beverages. | Juice factories list NCW. |
| N072 | ND | Nutrient Density | Nutrient concentration per calorie. | Diet charts include ND. |
| N073 | NDA | Natural Dry Additive | Dry form of natural ingredients. | Bakeries add NDA. |
| N074 | NDB | Nutrient Density Base | Base nutritional standard. | Health foods adhere to NDB. |
| N075 | NDC | Natural Dry Coconut | Dehydrated coconut flakes. | Bakers use NDC. |
| N076 | NDD | Nutrient Deficiency Data | Deficiency analysis numbers. | Supplements marketed using NDD. |
| N077 | NDE | Natural Dry Extract | Extract in dried form. | Tea powders include NDE. |
| N078 | NDF | Natural Dietary Fibre | Fibre derived naturally. | Cereals list NDF. |
| N079 | NDG | Nutrient Daily Goal | Daily nutrient target. | Meal plans mention NDG. |
| N080 | NDH | Nutrient Density High | High nutrient value. | Kale chips marketed as NDH. |
| N081 | NDI | Natural Dry Ingredient | Dehydrated natural ingredient. | Instant soups use NDI. |
| N082 | NDJ | Natural Date Juice | Juice extracted from dates. | Middle Eastern beverages list NDJ. |
| N083 | NDK | Natural Dry Kernel | Dried nut kernel. | Snacks include NDK. |
| N084 | NDL | Nutrient Deficiency Level | Severity of deficiency. | Dietitians monitor NDL. |
| N085 | NDM | Non-Dry Milk | Liquid milk (non-powder). | Fresh milk cartons list NDM. |
| N086 | NDN | Natural Dry Nut | Dehydrated nuts. | Trail mixes include NDN. |
| N087 | NDO | Natural Dry Oil | Oil powder. | Dry oil capsules list NDO. |
| N088 | NDP | Natural Dry Powder | Any dried natural powder. | Spice jars include NDP. |
| N089 | NDQ | Nutritive Drink Quality | Quality scoring. | Smoothie companies use NDQ. |
| N090 | NDR | Natural Dry Resin | Dried tree resin for flavor. | Chewing gum uses NDR. |
| N091 | NDS | Nutritive Daily Score | Daily nutrient score. | Diet programs measure NDS. |
| N092 | NDT | Natural Dry Tea | Dried tea leaves. | Tea boxes list NDT. |
| N093 | NDU | Natural Dry Unit | Unit measuring dried materials. | Factories standardize NDU. |
| N094 | NDV | Nutrient Daily Value | DV on labels. | FDA labels reference NDV. |
| N095 | NDW | Natural Drinking Water | Pure drinking water. | Mineral water lists NDW. |
| N096 | NE | Nutrient Extract | Extracted nutritional compounds. | Smoothies contain NE. |
| N097 | NEA | Natural Extract Additive | Extract used as an additive. | Candies add NEA. |
| N098 | NEB | Natural Extract Blend | Mixture of various extracts. | Beverages use NEB. |
| N099 | NEC | Natural Edible Colour | Natural food coloring. | Jams include NEC. |
| N100 | NED | Natural Extract Dry | Dry extract. | Instant drinks use NED. |
| N101 | NEE | Natural Extract Enhanced | Stronger natural extract. | Health teas use NEE. |
| N102 | NEF | Natural Extract Flavour | Extract used for flavor. | Cakes list NEF. |
| N103 | NEG | Nutritive Energy Grade | Rating of energy yield. | Sports drinks promote NEG. |
| N104 | NEH | Natural Extract High | Strong concentration. | Herbal syrups use NEH. |
| N105 | NEI | Natural Extract Ingredient | Ingredient derived naturally. | Snack bars include NEI. |
| N106 | NEJ | Natural Extract Juice | Juice extracted naturally. | Fresh juices list NEJ. |
| N107 | NEK | Natural Extract Kernel | Extract from kernels. | Almond drinks use NEK. |
| N108 | NEL | Nutrient Energy Level | Ratio of energy to nutrients. | Dieticians evaluate NEL. |
| N109 | NEM | Natural Extract Mix | Mixed extract blend. | Herbal powders include NEM. |
| N110 | NEN | Natural Extract Number | Batch reference. | Tea factories mark NEN. |
| N111 | NEO | Natural Edible Oil | Edible oils derived naturally. | Cooking oils display NEO. |
| N112 | NEP | Nutritional Energy Powder | Energy supplement powder. | Gyms sell NEP. |
| N113 | NEQ | Natural Extract Quality | Rating system. | Vanilla producers follow NEQ. |
| N114 | NER | Natural Extract Ratio | Blend proportions. | Food technologists adjust NER. |
| N115 | NES | Natural Edible Salt | Pure salt. | Sea salt packets list NES. |
| N116 | NET | Natural Extract Temperature | Temp requirement. | Essential oil extraction lists NET. |
| N117 | NEU | Natural Extract Unit | Unit of measurement. | QC labs record NEU. |
| N118 | NEV | Nutritional Energy Value | Energy content rating. | Granola bars include NEV. |
| N119 | NEW | Natural Edible Water | Untreated, pure water. | Springs label NEW. |
| N120 | NF | Nutritional Fibre | Fibre portion. | Oats list NF. |
| N121 | NFA | Natural Fibre Additive | Fibre from plants. | Diet biscuits add NFA. |
| N122 | NFB | Nutritional Fibre Blend | Mixed fibre formula. | Cereals use NFB. |
| N123 | NFC | Not From Concentrate | Pure juice. | Orange juice labels use NFC. |
| N124 | NFD | Natural Fruit Dry | Dried fruit. | Raisins labeled NFD. |
| N125 | NFE | Natural Fruit Extract | Extract from fruits. | Fruit snacks include NFE. |
| N126 | NFF | Natural Food Flavour | Pure food flavor. | Candy makers use NFF. |
| N127 | NFG | Natural Fruit Granules | Dried fruit pieces. | Baby cereals add NFG. |
| N128 | NFH | Natural Fruit High | High-fruit content. | Jams marked NFH. |
| N129 | NFI | Natural Fruit Ingredient | Ingredient made from fruit. | Ice creams add NFI. |
| N130 | NFJ | Natural Fig Juice | Fig extract. | Juices advertise NFJ. |
| N131 | NFK | Natural Fruit Kernel | Seeds/nut kernels from fruit. | Apricot kernel oil uses NFK. |
| N132 | NFL | Natural Food Liquid | Liquid food ingredient. | Cooking bases use NFL. |
| N133 | NFM | Natural Fruit Mix | Fruit blend. | Mixed fruit jams include NFM. |
| N134 | NFN | Natural Food Nutrition | Overall nutrition profile. | Diet labels show NFN. |
| N135 | NFO | Natural Fruit Oil | Fruit-derived oil. | Lemon oil used in candies is NFO. |
| N136 | NFP | Nutritional Food Product | Any food with added nutrition. | Protein bars labeled NFP. |
| N137 | NFQ | Natural Fruit Quality | Quality rating. | Fruit suppliers grade NFQ. |
| N138 | NFR | Natural Fruit Ratio | Amount of real fruit used. | Smoothies list NFR. |
| N139 | NFS | Natural Food Salt | Pure salt for food. | Himalayan salt is labeled NFS. |
| N140 | NFT | Natural Fruit Tea | Fruit-infused teas. | Tea brands include NFT. |
| N141 | NFU | Natural Food Unit | Measurement unit. | Factories log NFU. |
| N142 | NFV | Nutritional Fibre Value | Fibre content value. | Diet charts list NFV. |
| N143 | NFW | Natural Fresh Water | Water not processed. | Spring water brands use NFW. |
| N144 | NG | Natural Grain | Unprocessed whole grain. | Wheat packaging displays NG. |
| N145 | NGA | Natural Grain Additive | Grain-based additive. | Bread improvers include NGA. |
| N146 | NGB | Natural Grain Blend | Multi-grain mix. | Flour packs list NGB. |
| N147 | NGC | Natural Grain Crust | Crust formed naturally during baking. | Artisan breads show NGC. |
| N148 | NGD | Natural Grain Drink | Cereal-based beverage. | Barley drinks list NGD. |
| N149 | NGE | Natural Grain Extract | Extract from cereals. | Malt drinks use NGE. |
| N150 | NGF | Natural Grain Flour | Pure grain flour. | Bakers buy NGF. |
| N151 | NGG | Natural Grain Germ | Nutrient-rich germ portion. | Wheat germ labeled NGG. |
| N152 | NGH | Natural Grain High | High-grain concentration. | Multi-grain bread lists NGH. |
| N153 | NGI | Natural Grain Ingredient | Grain-based ingredient. | Granola lists NGI. |
| N154 | NGJ | Natural Grape Juice | Pure grape juice. | Wine must lists NGJ. |
| N155 | NGK | Natural Grain Kernel | Edible kernel. | Rice bags show NGK. |
| N156 | NGL | Natural Grain Liquid | Liquid cereal extract. | Malt syrups include NGL. |
| N157 | NGM | Natural Grain Mix | Multi-grain mixture. | Breakfast cereals add NGM. |
| N158 | NGN | Natural Grain Nutrient | Grain nutrition value. | Dieticians rate NGN. |
| N159 | NGO | Natural Grain Oil | Grain-derived oil. | Corn oil displays NGO. |
| N160 | NGP | Natural Grain Powder | Powdered grains. | Infant cereals include NGP. |
| N161 | NGQ | Natural Grain Quality | Category for grain quality. | Suppliers evaluate NGQ. |
| N162 | NGR | Natural Grain Ratio | Proportion of grains. | Granola bars list NGR. |
| N163 | NGS | Natural Grain Sugar | Sugar extracted from grains. | Corn syrup manufacturers use NGS. |
| N164 | NGT | Natural Grain Tea | Grain-infused tea. | Roasted barley tea uses NGT. |
| N165 | NGU | Natural Grain Unit | Measure for grains. | Mills use NGU. |
| N166 | NGV | Natural Grain Value | Nutritional worth. | Online charts show NGV. |
| N167 | NGW | Natural Ground Wheat | Whole ground wheat. | Chapati flour lists NGW. |
| N168 | NH | Natural Herb | Herb used in food. | Soup mixes list NH. |
| N169 | NHA | Natural Herb Additive | Herb-based additive. | Flavored oils include NHA. |
| N170 | NHB | Natural Herb Blend | Herb mixture. | Pizza seasoning uses NHB. |
| N171 | NHC | Natural Herb Concentrate | Concentrated herb extract. | Herbal teas label NHC. |
| N172 | NHD | Natural Herb Dry | Dried herbs. | Spice jars list NHD. |
| N173 | NHE | Natural Herb Extract | Extract used for flavor. | Soup cubes include NHE. |
| N174 | NHF | Natural Herb Filter | Filtering process for herbs. | Tea producers note NHF. |
| N175 | NHG | Natural Herb Granules | Granulated herbs. | Instant soups include NHG. |
| N176 | NHH | Natural Herb High | High-herb concentration. | Organic teas labeled NHH. |
| N177 | NHI | Natural Herb Ingredient | Ingredient derived from herbs. | Ready meals list NHI. |
| N178 | NHJ | Natural Honey Juice | Juice mixture containing honey. | Honey drinks list NHJ. |
| N179 | NHK | Natural Herb Kernel | Herb seed inner portion. | Spice mixes include NHK. |
| N180 | NHL | Natural Herb Liquid | Liquid herbal concentrate. | Herbal shots include NHL. |
| N181 | NHM | Natural Herb Mix | Mixed herbs. | Salad seasoning uses NHM. |
| N182 | NHN | Natural Herb Nutrient | Herb nutrient profile. | Medicinal teas reference NHN. |
| N183 | NHO | Natural Honey Oil | Honey-derived oil. | Premium desserts list NHO. |
| N184 | NHP | Natural Health Powder | Herbal nutrition powder. | Organic stores sell NHP. |
| N185 | NHQ | Natural Herb Quality | Herb quality score. | Suppliers grade NHQ. |
| N186 | NHR | Natural Herb Ratio | Ratio in spice blends. | Chefs calculate NHR. |
| N187 | NHS | Natural Honey Syrup | Honey-rich syrup. | Pancake syrups list NHS. |
| N188 | NHT | Natural Herb Tea | Herbal tea. | Tea companies label NHT. |
| N189 | NHU | Natural Herb Unit | Unit for herb measurement. | Packaging shows NHU. |
| N190 | NHV | Natural Herb Value | Nutritional value. | Dieticians measure NHV. |
| N191 | NHW | Natural Herb Water | Water infused with herbs. | Spa drinks include NHW. |
| N192 | NI | Natural Ingredient | Raw ingredient from natural sources. | Organic companies mark NI. |
| N193 | NIA | Natural Ingredient Additive | Additive from natural ingredients. | Baby food contains NIA. |
| N194 | NIB | Natural Ingredient Blend | Blended natural ingredients. | Cooking bases use NIB. |
| N195 | NIC | Natural Ingredient Concentrate | Concentrated natural ingredient. | Sauces list NIC. |
| N196 | NID | Natural Ingredient Dry | Dried natural ingredient. | Instant noodles contain NID. |
| N197 | NIE | Natural Ingredient Extract | Extracted natural component. | Snacks list NIE. |
| N198 | NIF | Natural Ingredient Fat | Fat derived from natural sources. | Butter substitutes show NIF. |
| N199 | NIG | Natural Ingredient Grade | Grade of natural ingredient. | Organic certifications use NIG. |
| N200 | NIH | Natural Ingredient High | High concentration. | Juices marketed as NIH. |
