Ingredients are the substances that are combined to make something, especially a dish or product. In the context of food, ingredients are the individual food items that are combined to create a dish.

Here's a breakdown of what that means:

• Components: Ingredients are the individual components or building blocks of a final product.
• Mixture: They are mixed or combined in a specific way to create the desired outcome.
• Examples: Common food ingredients include flour, sugar, salt, water, fruits, vegetables, meats, and spices. Ingredients can also refer to components of non-food items like cosmetics, cleaning products, or manufactured goods.