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Kernel Not animal-derived A kernel is the soft, edible seed of certain plants, typically found within a hard shell or husk. Common examples … More details → Lycopene E160d Not animal-derived Lycopene is a naturally occurring pigment that gives many fruits and vegetables their red, pink, or orange colour, such as … More details → Pentapotassium triphosphate E451ii Not animal-derived Pentapotassium triphosphate is a food additive that belongs to the family of phosphates. It is a synthetic compound produced through … More details → Toasted sesame oil Not animal-derived Toasted sesame oil is a cooking oil made from sesame seeds that have been toasted before pressing. This toasting process … More details → Vegetable blend Not animal-derived A vegetable blend is a mixture of different vegetables, often including root vegetables like beetroot, parsnip, and sweet potato, as … More details → Bean sprouts Not animal-derived Bean sprouts are the germinated seeds of legumes, most commonly mung beans. They are grown by soaking dried beans in … More details → Black peppercorns Not animal-derived Black peppercorns are the dried berries of the Piper nigrum vine, native to South Asia. They are typically harvested when … More details → Celeriac Not animal-derived Celeriac, also known as celery root, is a variety of celery grown for its large, bulbous root. It has a … More details → Dimethyl dicarbonate E242 Not animal-derived Dimethyl dicarbonate (DMDC) is a chemical compound. It is synthesised industrially from methanol and carbon monoxide. It is a colourless … More details → Garden peas Not animal-derived Garden peas (Pisum sativum) are the small, round, green seeds of a legume plant. They are typically harvested when mature … More details → Smoke Smoke is the visible particulate matter and gases produced by the incomplete combustion of organic materials. In food production, it … More details → Sugarcane Not animal-derived Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) is a tall perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is cultivated for its fibrous … More details → Brown Rice Protein Not animal-derived Brown rice protein is a plant-based protein derived from brown rice. It is produced by milling brown rice into flour, … More details → Butylated hydroxyanisole (bha) E320 Not animal-derived Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) is a synthetic antioxidant. It is produced by the chemical reaction of p-methoxyphenol with tert-butyl hydroperoxide. It … More details → Fully Refined Soybean Oil Not animal-derived Fully refined soybean oil is a vegetable oil extracted from soybeans. The refining process removes impurities, colour, and flavour, resulting … More details → Alpha-Amylase E1100 Alpha-amylase is an enzyme that breaks down starch into sugars. It is naturally present in the saliva and digestive systems … More details → Artificial flavouring Not animal-derived Artificial flavourings are substances that are added to food to impart or modify its taste and smell. They are synthesised … More details → Atlantic cod Animal-derived Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) is a species of marine fish native to the North Atlantic Ocean. It is a popular … More details → Calcium acetate E263 Not animal-derived Calcium acetate is the calcium salt of acetic acid. It is produced by reacting calcium hydroxide or calcium carbonate with … More details → Cocoa nibs Not animal-derived Cocoa nibs are the crushed beans of the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao). They are the rawest form of chocolate, made … More details → Cottonseed oil Not animal-derived Cottonseed oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the cotton plant. After the cotton fibres are removed, … More details → King Prawns Animal-derived King prawns are large varieties of shrimp, a type of decapod crustacean. They are found in marine and freshwater environments … More details → Kombucha culture Not animal-derived Kombucha culture, also known as a SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast), is a living colony of microorganisms. It … More details → Magnesium oxide E530 Not animal-derived Magnesium oxide is a white, powdery mineral compound. It occurs naturally as the mineral periclase, but is typically produced commercially … More details → Proteins From Whey Animal-derived Whey proteins are a group of proteins derived from whey, the liquid by-product of cheese and casein production. They are … More details → Watermelon Not animal-derived Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a flowering plant species native to Africa, widely cultivated for its large, sweet, juicy fruit. The … More details → Yogurt culture Animal-derived Yogurt culture refers to the live microorganisms, typically bacteria such as *Lactobacillus bulgaricus* and *Streptococcus thermophilus*, used to ferment milk. … More details → British chicken Animal-derived British chicken refers to chicken meat produced in the UK. Chickens are farmed for their meat, which is then processed … More details → British chicken breast Animal-derived British chicken breast is a lean cut of meat from the domestic chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus), raised in the UK. … More details → Bulgur Not animal-derived Bulgur is a cereal food made from the cracked parboiled groats of several different wheat species, most commonly durum wheat. … More details → Chestnut mushroom Not animal-derived The chestnut mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) is a common edible fungus, widely cultivated and consumed globally. It is the immature stage … More details → Green bell pepper Not animal-derived The green bell pepper (Capsicum annuum) is the unripe fruit of the same plant that produces red, yellow, and orange … More details → Lysozyme from eggs Animal-derived Lysozyme is an enzyme that occurs naturally in egg whites and other animal secretions. It is produced commercially by extracting … More details → Oat bran Not animal-derived Oat bran is the outer layer of the oat groat, separated during the milling process. It is a nutritious part … More details → Peanut oil Not animal-derived Peanut oil is a vegetable oil extracted from roasted peanuts. It is known for its distinct nutty flavour and high … More details → Potassium acetate E261 Not animal-derived Potassium acetate is the potassium salt of acetic acid. It is a white crystalline solid that can be produced by … More details → Sherry Sherry is a fortified wine originating from the Jerez region of Andalusia, Spain. It is made from white grapes, primarily … More details → Vanilla powder Not animal-derived Vanilla powder is made from dried vanilla beans, which are the fruit of the vanilla orchid. The beans are typically … More details → Vegetable extract Not animal-derived Vegetable extract is a general term for a liquid or semi-solid substance obtained from plants. It is produced by processing … More details → Vegetable Glycerol Not animal-derived Vegetable glycerol, also known as glycerol or glycerine, is a clear, colourless, odourless, viscous liquid. It is a simple polyol … More details → Vegetable suet Not animal-derived Vegetable suet is a type of fat used in baking, typically made from vegetable oils such as palm, rapeseed, or … More details → Brown mustard seed Not animal-derived Brown mustard seeds are the seeds of the mustard plant (Brassica juncea). They are small, round, and typically dark brown … More details → Caramel syrup Caramel syrup is a viscous liquid made by heating sugars, typically sucrose, until they caramelise. This process develops a characteristic … More details → Chia Not animal-derived Chia seeds are the tiny edible seeds of the Salvia hispanica plant, a member of the mint family native to … More details → Dark brown sugar Animal-derived Dark brown sugar is a type of unrefined or partially refined sugar, made by adding molasses back into white sugar. … More details → Redcurrant Not animal-derived Redcurrants are small, tart, red berries that grow on deciduous shrubs. They are native to Europe and are cultivated for … More details → Skimmed milk soft cheese Animal-derived Skimmed milk soft cheese is a dairy product made from cow's milk from which most of the fat has been … More details → Dried Banana Not animal-derived Dried banana is a fruit product made from bananas that have had most of their water content removed through drying. … More details → Elderberry extract Not animal-derived Elderberry extract is derived from the dark purple berries of the elderflower tree (Sambucus nigra). The berries are typically pressed … More details → Ham Animal-derived Ham is a cured meat product made from the thigh of a pig. It is typically preserved through salting, smoking, … More details →

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