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Sorbitan monostearate E491 Animal-derived Sorbitan monostearate is a non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier. It is produced by the esterification of sorbitol (a sugar alcohol) with … More details → Tahini Sesame Seed Paste Not animal-derived Tahini is a smooth paste made from ground sesame seeds. It originates from the Middle East and is a staple … More details → Tertiary-butylhydroquinone (tbhq) E319 Not animal-derived Tertiary-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) is a synthetic antioxidant. It is produced through a chemical reaction involving hydroquinone and isobutylene. TBHQ is an … More details → A More details → Liquid sugar Not animal-derived Liquid sugar is a general term for sugars dissolved in water, often a concentrated syrup. It is typically derived from … More details → Milk mineral concentrate Animal-derived Milk mineral concentrate is derived from milk. It is produced by removing water and lactose from milk, leaving behind a … More details → Tetrapotassium diphosphate E450v Not animal-derived Tetrapotassium diphosphate is a potassium salt of diphosphoric acid. It is a white, crystalline powder that is soluble in water. … More details → White sesame seeds Not animal-derived White sesame seeds are small, oval seeds harvested from the Sesamum indicum plant, which is cultivated in many parts of … More details → Bacillus coagulans Not animal-derived Bacillus coagulans is a type of bacteria that produces lactic acid. It is often found naturally in the digestive tract … More details → Mashed potato Animal-derived Mashed potato is a dish made by boiling potatoes and then mashing them, often with butter, milk, or cream. It … More details → Pecorino Animal-derived Pecorino is a hard, salty Italian cheese made from sheep's milk. It is produced in various regions of Italy, with … More details → Sodium selenite Not animal-derived Sodium selenite is an inorganic salt compound. It is synthetically produced for use as a food additive and nutrient. It … More details → Tarragon Not animal-derived Tarragon is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia, belonging to the daisy family. It has narrow, dark green … More details → Black carrot juice Not animal-derived Black carrot juice is a natural food colouring derived from the Daucus carota subspecies sativus plant. The deep purple hue … More details → Glaze A glaze is a coating applied to food to give it a shiny appearance and sometimes a sweet or savoury … More details → Gluten free oat flour Not animal-derived Oat flour is made by grinding oats into a fine powder. Gluten-free oat flour is produced from oats that have … More details → Hydrolysed pea protein Not animal-derived Hydrolysed pea protein is derived from peas. The protein is broken down into smaller pieces through a process called hydrolysis, … More details → Lime oil Not animal-derived Lime oil is a volatile essential oil extracted from the peel of limes (Citrus × aurantiifolia or Citrus latifolia). It … More details → Propane-1‚2-diol esters of fatty acids E477 Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids are a group of compounds produced by the reaction of propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol) with fatty … More details → Prune Not animal-derived Prunes are dried plums, typically from the varieties Prunus domestica or Prunus salicina. The dehydration process concentrates their natural sugars … More details → Whole milk yogurt Animal-derived Whole milk yogurt is a fermented dairy product made from milk, typically from cows. The milk is first heated, then … More details → Belgian milk chocolate More details → Dextrose monohydrate Not animal-derived Dextrose monohydrate is a form of glucose, a simple sugar. It is commonly produced from starch, often from corn or … More details → Fruit juice concentrate Not animal-derived Fruit juice concentrate is made by removing water from fruit juice. This process intensifies the natural flavour and colour of … More details → Leucine E641 Leucine is one of the essential amino acids, meaning the body cannot produce it and it must be obtained from … More details → Mackerel Animal-derived Mackerel is a small, oily, saltwater fish found in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It is a popular food source, … More details → Milk flavouring Animal-derived Milk flavouring is a substance used to impart a milk-like taste to food products. It can be derived from natural … More details → Quinoa flour Not animal-derived Quinoa flour is made from ground quinoa seeds, a pseudocereal native to the Andes region of South America. The seeds … More details → Salt Preservative Not animal-derived Salt is a mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl). It occurs naturally in rock salt deposits and is also … More details → Broad bean flour Not animal-derived Broad bean flour is made from dried and ground broad beans (Vicia faba). Broad beans are a type of legume … More details → Caramel sauce Animal-derived Caramel sauce is a sweet, viscous liquid made by heating sugar, typically sucrose, until it caramelises. The process involves controlled … More details → Chicken meat Animal-derived Chicken meat is the flesh of domestic fowl (Gallus gallus domesticus). It is a common source of protein in diets … More details → Chili puree Not animal-derived Chili puree is made from ground, blended chillies, often with added water, salt, or other ingredients to achieve a desired … More details → Kaffir lime leaf Not animal-derived Kaffir lime leaf is a citrus leaf native to Southeast Asia, commonly used in Thai and other Asian cuisines. It … More details → Macadamia nut Not animal-derived Macadamia nuts are the seeds of the macadamia tree, native to Australia. They are typically harvested, shelled, and then often … More details → Maltitol syrup E965ii Not animal-derived Maltitol syrup is a sugar alcohol produced from maltitol, which is itself derived from starch, typically corn or wheat. It … More details → Microbial rennet Not animal-derived Microbial rennet is an enzyme preparation used in cheesemaking. It is produced by fermenting specific strains of fungi or bacteria, … More details → Pod and seed vegetable Not animal-derived Broad beans are a type of legume, grown for their edible seeds which are encased in a pod. They are … More details → Whole durum wheat semolina Not animal-derived Whole durum wheat semolina is a coarse flour made from durum wheat, a hard variety of wheat. It is produced … More details → Apple pulp Not animal-derived Apple pulp is the processed fruit of apples, typically after the removal of cores and seeds. It is usually made … More details → Borlotti bean Not animal-derived The borlotti bean is a variety of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), originating from the Americas. It is a popular … More details → Chicory root Not animal-derived Chicory root is a plant native to Europe and Western Asia, with a long history of use. The roasted root … More details → Cow mozzarella Animal-derived Cow mozzarella is a semi-soft, white, unripened cheese made from cow's milk. It is produced by the pasta filata method, … More details → Dried fenugreek leaf Not animal-derived Dried fenugreek leaf, also known as methi, is the dried leaf of the fenugreek plant (Trigonella foenum-graecum). The plant is … More details → Flame Raisins Not animal-derived Flame raisins are a variety of seedless grape, specifically the Flame Seedless cultivar, which are dried to produce raisins. The … More details → Green jalapeno peppers Not animal-derived Green jalapeño peppers are a medium-sized chilli pepper cultivar of the Capsicum annuum species, originating from Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico. They … More details → Mango Chutney Not animal-derived Mango chutney is a relish made from cooked mangoes, sugar, vinegar, and spices. It originated in India and is commonly … More details → Miso Not animal-derived Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning produced by fermenting soybeans with salt and kōji (a type of fungus, typically Aspergillus … More details → Red currant juice Not animal-derived Red currant juice is the liquid extracted from red currants (Ribes rubrum), a small, tart berry native to Europe. The … More details → Soft Brown Sugar Not animal-derived Soft brown sugar is granulated sugar with molasses added back in. The amount of molasses determines whether it is light … More details →

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