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Taurine Not animal-derived Taurine is an amino sulfonic acid, meaning it contains a sulfur atom. It is found naturally in the human body … More details → Skimmed yogurt Animal-derived Skimmed yogurt is a dairy product made by fermenting skimmed milk with live bacterial cultures, typically Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus … More details → White and yellow beeswax E901 Animal-derived Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honey bees (Apis mellifera) in their hives. It is secreted by worker bees … More details → Anchovy Animal-derived Anchovies are small, oily fish belonging to the Engraulidae family. They are typically caught in the wild, often from the … More details → Quinoa Not animal-derived Quinoa (pronounced 'keen-wah') is a flowering plant in the amaranth family, grown for its edible seeds. Native to the Andean … More details → Chopped tomato Not animal-derived Chopped tomatoes are pieces of ripe tomatoes that have been processed and packaged. They are typically made from whole tomatoes … More details → Dried tomatoes Not animal-derived Dried tomatoes are tomatoes that have had most of their water content removed, either through sun-drying or the use of … More details → Apricot Not animal-derived Apricots are stone fruits, typically round and yellow-orange, with a slightly fuzzy skin. They grow on trees (Prunus armeniaca) and … More details → Erythritol E968 Not animal-derived Erythritol is a sugar alcohol used as a low-calorie sweetener. It occurs naturally in some fruits and fermented foods. Industrially, … More details → Garam masala Not animal-derived Garam masala is a blend of ground spices originating from India. The exact composition varies by region and family, but … More details → L(+)-tartaric acid E334 Animal-derived L(+)-tartaric acid is a naturally occurring organic acid found in many fruits, most notably grapes. It is typically produced commercially … More details → Spring water Not animal-derived Spring water is naturally sourced water that emerges from an underground formation from which it flows to the surface. It … More details → Tamarind paste Not animal-derived Tamarind paste is made from the fruit of the tamarind tree (Tamarindus indica), which is native to tropical Africa but … More details → Tripotassium citrate E332ii Not animal-derived Tripotassium citrate is the potassium salt of citric acid. It is produced by neutralising citric acid with a potassium source, … More details → Oligofructose Not animal-derived Oligofructose is a type of soluble dietary fibre. It is produced commercially from chicory root or other plant sources through … More details → Edamame Not animal-derived Edamame are immature soybeans, typically harvested before they ripen fully. They are native to East Asia and are commonly consumed … More details → Icing sugar Not animal-derived Icing sugar, also known as powdered sugar or confectioners' sugar, is a finely ground granulated sugar. It is made by … More details → Puffed rice Not animal-derived Puffed rice is a breakfast cereal made by heating rice grains under high pressure, causing them to expand and become … More details → Galangal Not animal-derived Galangal is a rhizome, similar in appearance to ginger, belonging to the Zingiberaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, … More details → Butternut squash Not animal-derived Butternut squash is a cultivar of winter squash, a large, bulbous gourd native to North America. It has a hard, … More details → Pepper extract Not animal-derived Pepper extract is a concentrated flavouring derived from black pepper (Piper nigrum) or other pepper species. It is produced by … More details → Roasted peanuts Not animal-derived Peanuts are legumes, grown underground in pods. Roasting peanuts involves heating them, typically in an oven or a roaster, to … More details → Lime Not animal-derived Limes are tart, acidic citrus fruits, typically round and green, originating from Southeast Asia. They are widely cultivated in tropical … More details → Chia seed Not animal-derived Chia seeds are the tiny seeds of the Salvia hispanica plant, a member of the mint family, native to Mexico … More details → Cooked rice Not animal-derived Cooked rice is rice that has been prepared by boiling or steaming. It is a staple food in many cultures, … More details → Malted Wheat Flakes Not animal-derived Malted wheat flakes are made from whole wheat grains that have been germinated (malted) and then flaked. Malting involves steeping … More details → Carbon dioxide E290 Not animal-derived Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a naturally occurring gas that is colourless and odourless. It is produced during respiration, fermentation, and … More details → Dried apricots Not animal-derived Dried apricots are apricots that have had most of their water content removed, either through sun-drying or the use of … More details → Powdered egg white Animal-derived Powdered egg white is dried egg white, often produced by spray-drying or freeze-drying. It is a concentrated source of egg … More details → Wine vinegar Not animal-derived Wine vinegar is produced by the secondary fermentation of wine, where alcohol is converted to acetic acid by acetic acid … More details → Extra mature cheddar Animal-derived Extra mature cheddar is a hard, pale yellow cheese made from cow's milk. It is produced in the UK and … More details → Tricalcium phosphate E341iii Tricalcium phosphate is a calcium salt of phosphoric acid. It is a white powder that can be sourced from mineral … More details → Calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate E385 Not animal-derived Calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate is a synthetic chelating agent. It is produced through a chemical process involving ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and calcium … More details → Sweetened condensed skimmed milk Animal-derived Sweetened condensed skimmed milk is made by removing water from skimmed cow's milk and adding sugar. The process concentrates the … More details → White chocolate Animal-derived White chocolate is a confectionery product made from cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids. Unlike dark or milk chocolate, it … More details → Pasteurised Free Range Egg Yolk Animal-derived Pasteurised free-range egg yolk is the yellow, fatty part of an egg laid by hens that have access to the … More details → Romaine lettuce Not animal-derived Romaine lettuce, also known as cos lettuce, is a variety of lettuce that grows in a tall head of long, … More details → Fat Fat is a macronutrient essential for energy, nutrient absorption, and cell function. It is found naturally in animal and plant … More details → Shea oil Not animal-derived Shea oil is a vegetable fat extracted from the nuts of the shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa), native to West Africa. … More details → Vanilla flavouring Vanilla flavouring is a substance used to impart a vanilla taste to foods and drinks. It can be derived from … More details → Basmati rice Not animal-derived Basmati rice is a long-grain variety of rice, known for its distinct aroma and flavour. It is primarily grown in … More details → Instant coffee Not animal-derived Instant coffee is coffee that has been brewed and then dehydrated, either by freeze-drying or spray-drying, to produce soluble coffee … More details → Lovage Not animal-derived Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a strong, celery-like flavour and aroma, … More details → Tomato sauce Not animal-derived Tomato sauce is a sauce made from tomatoes, often with added herbs, spices, and other flavourings. It is typically made … More details → Yogurt powder Animal-derived Yogurt powder is produced by drying liquid yogurt. This process removes most of the water content, resulting in a concentrated … More details → Peach Not animal-derived The peach (Prunus persica) is a deciduous tree native to the region of Northwest China, between the Tarim Basin and … More details → Steviol glycosides from Stevia E960a Not animal-derived Steviol glycosides are natural compounds extracted from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant. The extraction process typically involves water … More details → Fat reduced cocoa Not animal-derived Fat-reduced cocoa, also known as cocoa powder, is made from cocoa beans that have had a significant portion of their … More details → Cherry tomato Not animal-derived Cherry tomatoes are small, round varieties of the tomato fruit, typically measuring 1-2 inches in diameter. They are the same … More details → Pistachio nuts Not animal-derived Pistachio nuts are the edible seeds of the *Pistacia vera* tree, native to Central Asia and the Middle East. The … More details →

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