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Textured wheat protein Not animal-derived Textured wheat protein (TWP) is a meat analogue made from wheat flour. The flour is processed to remove its starch … More details → Whiteleg shrimp Animal-derived Whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) is a species of shrimp native to the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is now widely farmed … More details → Ascorbyl palmitate E304i Ascorbyl palmitate is an ester formed from ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and palmitic acid (a fatty acid). It is produced … More details → Black cardamom Not animal-derived Black cardamom (Amomum subulatum) is a spice derived from the dried fruit pods of a plant in the ginger family, … More details → Ferrous sulfate Ferrous sulfate is an iron salt, commonly appearing as a pale blue or greenish crystalline solid. It is typically produced … More details → Flavourings Flavourings are substances that impart taste and smell to food. They can be derived from natural sources like fruits, vegetables, … More details → Lemon extract Not animal-derived Lemon extract is a concentrated liquid flavouring derived from the peel and juice of lemons. It is produced by extracting … More details → Light soy sauce Not animal-derived Light soy sauce is a fermented condiment made from soybeans, wheat, salt, and water. The fermentation process typically involves Aspergillus … More details → Savoy cabbage Not animal-derived Savoy cabbage is a variety of cabbage known for its dark green, crinkly leaves. It is a cool-season vegetable that … More details → Acerola Not animal-derived Acerola, also known as the Barbados cherry, is a tropical fruit native to South America and the Caribbean. It is … More details → Chocolate powder Not animal-derived Chocolate powder is made from ground cocoa beans. The beans are fermented, dried, roasted, and then ground into a powder. … More details → Cooked grape must Not animal-derived Cooked grape must is a concentrated syrup made from the juice of grapes that has been simmered to reduce its … More details → Crushed tomato Not animal-derived Crushed tomato is made from tomatoes that have been processed to break down their structure, resulting in a coarse, pulpy … More details → Lactobacillus rhamnosus Not animal-derived Lactobacillus rhamnosus is a species of lactic acid bacteria. It is a Gram-positive, facultative anaerobic microorganism that occurs naturally in … More details → Maltose Not animal-derived Maltose is a disaccharide, meaning it is composed of two glucose units linked together. It is naturally found in small … More details → Nigari Not animal-derived Nigari is a traditional Japanese coagulant used in tofu production. It is the liquid left over after salt has been … More details → Plant protein Not animal-derived Plant protein refers to proteins derived from non-animal sources, such as legumes (e.g., peas, soy), grains (e.g., wheat, rice), and … More details → Pork liver Animal-derived Pork liver is the liver from a domestic pig (Sus scrofa domesticus). It is a nutrient-rich organ meat, often processed … More details → Rhubarb Not animal-derived Rhubarb is a plant grown for its fleshy, tart-tasting stalks, which are typically red or green. It is botanically classified … More details → Roast Garlic Puree Not animal-derived Roast garlic puree is made from garlic cloves that have been roasted until soft and caramelised, then mashed or blended … More details → Sal fat More details → Sherry vinegar Not animal-derived Sherry vinegar is a type of vinegar made from sherry wine. It originates from the Jerez region of Spain and … More details → Sodium Sodium is a mineral that is essential for life, playing a key role in nerve and muscle function, and maintaining … More details → Yellow pea Not animal-derived Yellow peas are a type of field pea, a legume grown widely across the UK and internationally. They are typically … More details → Arabica coffee Not animal-derived Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica) is a species of coffee plant native to Ethiopia. Its beans are widely cultivated in tropical … More details → Balsamic vinegar of modena Not animal-derived Balsamic vinegar of Modena is a protected designation of origin (PDO) product from the Modena and Reggio Emilia regions of … More details → Celery flavouring Celery flavouring is a food ingredient used to impart a celery-like taste to foods. It can be derived from natural … More details → Chicory Not animal-derived Chicory is a herbaceous perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region, now cultivated worldwide. Its roots are roasted and ground … More details → Fat Milk Animal-derived Fat milk, also known as milk fat, is the component of milk that contains fat. It is derived from the … More details → Half Cream Animal-derived Half cream, also known as single cream in the UK, is a dairy product made from cow's milk. It is … More details → Magnesium citrate E345 Not animal-derived Magnesium citrate is a magnesium salt of citric acid, a naturally occurring organic acid found in citrus fruits. It is … More details → Malt vinegar Not animal-derived Malt vinegar is a type of vinegar made from malted barley. The barley is first brewed into a type of … More details → Natural and artificial flavouring Flavourings are substances added to food to impart or modify its odour and/or taste. They can be derived from natural … More details → Nutmeg nut More details → Pasteurized skimmed milk Animal-derived Pasteurised skimmed milk is cow's milk from which most of the fat has been removed, and which has been heated … More details → Red beetroot Not animal-derived Red beetroot is a root vegetable, scientifically known as *Beta vulgaris*. It is cultivated for its edible taproot, which is … More details → Blackcurrant juice from concentrate Not animal-derived Blackcurrant juice from concentrate is made from blackcurrants that have had most of their water removed to create a concentrated … More details → Bourbon vanilla extract Not animal-derived Bourbon vanilla extract is a liquid flavouring derived from the cured seed pods of the vanilla orchid, primarily *Vanilla planifolia*, … More details → Citrus pectin Not animal-derived Citrus pectin is a type of soluble dietary fibre. It is naturally found in the cell walls of fruits, particularly … More details → Corn maltodextrin Not animal-derived Maltodextrin is a complex carbohydrate derived from starch, typically from corn, wheat, or potatoes. It is produced by breaking down … More details → Cornflour Not animal-derived Cornflour is a fine, white powder made from the starch of maize (corn). It is produced by grinding dried maize … More details → Dried fruits Not animal-derived Dried fruits are fruits from which most of the original water content has been removed through drying processes. This can … More details → Kalamata olive Not animal-derived Kalamata olives are a variety of large, purple-skinned olive native to the Messenia region of Greece. They are typically cured … More details → Lodised Salt Not animal-derived Iodised salt is common salt (sodium chloride) that has had iodine added to it. Iodine is a trace element naturally … More details → Penne More details → Potassium hydroxide E525 Not animal-derived Potassium hydroxide is an inorganic compound, a strong alkali. It is typically produced industrially through the electrolysis of potassium chloride … More details → Quinine Not animal-derived Quinine is a naturally occurring alkaloid found in the bark of the cinchona tree. It has a characteristically bitter taste. … More details → Soft wheat flour Not animal-derived Soft wheat flour is milled from varieties of wheat that have a low protein content and a soft, brittle grain. … More details → Soy base Not animal-derived Soy base is a liquid or semi-liquid product derived from soybeans. Soybeans are soaked, ground with water, and then filtered … More details → Alcohol vinegar Not animal-derived Alcohol vinegar, also known as distilled vinegar, is a clear, acidic liquid produced by the fermentation of ethanol. The ethanol … More details →

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