main ingredient
Example Sentences
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You can find many salads without lettuce as a main ingredient on the site, such as this eggplant purée with tomato salad or this summer medley of melon, mozzarella and prosciutto.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Durnell, a case centered on whether individuals can sue the pesticide manufacturer over claims that glyphosate, the main ingredient in the popular weed killer Roundup, causes cancer.
From Salon ● May 1, 2026
It’s a different medicine than tirzepatide, the main ingredient in Lilly’s GLP-1 injections: Zepbound and Mounjaro.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 17, 2026
Following a surge in the cost of cocoa - the main ingredient of chocolate - in 2024, prices have since crashed.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2026
Because ammonium nitrate, the main ingredient in many explosives, happens to be an excellent source of nitrogen.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
