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Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids E472c Animal-derived Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids are emulsifiers made by reacting mono- and diglycerides (derived from … More details → Colour Colours are substances that impart, restore or enhance the colour of a food. They can be natural extracts from plants, … More details → Corn flakes Not animal-derived Corn flakes are a breakfast cereal made from toasted flakes of corn. They are produced by boiling corn grits, pressing … More details → Edam Animal-derived Edam is a semi-hard, pale yellow cheese originating from the Netherlands. It is made from pasteurised cow's milk and is … More details → Elderberry juice concentrate Not animal-derived Elderberry juice concentrate is made from the dark purple berries of the elderflower tree (Sambucus nigra). The berries are pressed … More details → Fully Refined Soya Bean Oil Not animal-derived Fully refined soya bean oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the soybean plant. The refining process … More details → Invertase E1103 Invertase is an enzyme that breaks down sucrose (table sugar) into its component sugars, glucose and fructose. It is naturally … More details → Linseed oil Not animal-derived Linseed oil, also known as flaxseed oil, is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the flax plant (Linum … More details → Peach puree Not animal-derived Peach puree is made from whole peaches that have been processed to a smooth consistency. It retains the natural flavour … More details → Pork sausage Animal-derived Pork sausage is a processed meat product made from ground or minced pork, typically mixed with fat, salt, and seasonings. … More details → Potato dextrin Not animal-derived Potato dextrin is a type of modified starch derived from potatoes. It is produced by hydrolysing potato starch, a process … More details → Quark Animal-derived Quark is a fresh dairy product, similar to a very thick yoghurt or soft cheese. It is made by warming … More details → Red cheddar Animal-derived Red cheddar is a type of hard cheese, typically made from cow's milk. It is coloured orange using annatto, a … More details → Reduced iron Not animal-derived Reduced iron is a form of iron powder produced by reducing iron oxides. It is a metallic powder with a … More details → Turkey Animal-derived Turkey is a popular poultry meat, originating from the turkey bird. It is a common source of protein in diets … More details → Bifidobacterium lactis Not animal-derived Bifidobacterium lactis is a type of bacteria that is naturally found in the human gut. It is commonly used as … More details → Bramley apple purée Not animal-derived Bramley apple purée is made from Bramley apples, a variety known for its tart flavour and soft texture when cooked. … More details → Durum wheat Not animal-derived Durum wheat (Triticum durum) is a hard variety of wheat, commonly grown in southern Europe, North Africa, and North America. … More details → Emulsifiant Emulsifiers are substances that help to mix ingredients that normally don't mix well, such as oil and water. They are … More details → Fish stock Animal-derived Fish stock is a liquid made by simmering fish bones, heads, and sometimes fish trimmings in water. Aromatics like vegetables … More details → Indigotine E132 Not animal-derived Indigotine (E132) is a synthetic blue colourant. It is chemically similar to indigo, a natural dye derived from plants, but … More details → Lemon flavouring Lemon flavouring is a substance that provides a lemon taste and aroma to foods. It can be derived from natural … More details → Liquorice extract Not animal-derived Liquorice extract is a concentrated flavouring derived from the root of the liquorice plant (Glycyrrhiza glabra). The root is dried, … More details → Medium Chain Triglyceride Powder Not animal-derived Medium chain triglyceride (MCT) powder is a form of dietary fat where the fatty acids have a chain length of … More details → Medium mature cheddar More details → Mixed condiments More details → Rye flakes Not animal-derived Rye flakes are made from whole rye grains that have been steamed and flattened. Rye is a cereal grain, a … More details → Selenium Selenium is a mineral that is naturally present in soil and water, and therefore in the food chain. It is … More details → Vitamins Vitamins are essential organic compounds that most organisms need to perform a range of physiological functions. They are naturally found … More details → Wasabi Not animal-derived Wasabi is a pungent green paste made from the rhizome (underground stem) of the Wasabia japonica plant, native to Japan. … More details → Whole powdered egg Animal-derived Whole powdered egg is produced by drying whole hen eggs. The process removes water, creating a stable powder that can … More details → Almond butter Not animal-derived Almond butter is a spread made from ground almonds. The almonds are typically roasted before being ground into a smooth … More details → Bread Not animal-derived Bread is a staple food prepared from a dough of flour and water, usually by baking. The flour is typically … More details → Cooked beef meat Animal-derived Cooked beef meat is beef that has undergone a heating process, such as roasting, boiling, or stewing. This process makes … More details → Copper sulphate E519 Not animal-derived Copper sulphate is an inorganic salt that appears as blue crystals. It is produced industrially by reacting copper metal or … More details → Fresh egg pasta Animal-derived Fresh egg pasta is a type of pasta made with eggs, typically including durum wheat semolina or '00' flour, and … More details → Goji More details → Granulated sugar Granulated sugar is a refined carbohydrate made from sugarcane or sugar beet. The raw juice is extracted, purified, and then … More details → Guava Not animal-derived Guava is a tropical fruit native to Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. It is a round … More details → Kombucha Not animal-derived Kombucha is a fermented beverage made from tea (usually black or green), sugar, and a symbiotic culture of bacteria and … More details → Mung bean Not animal-derived Mung beans are small, green legumes native to the Indian subcontinent. They are typically dried and then often soaked and/or … More details → Nori Not animal-derived Nori is a type of edible seaweed, typically a dark green or black sheet. It is cultivated in the sea, … More details → Strawberry Pieces Not animal-derived Strawberry pieces are derived from the fruit of the strawberry plant (Fragaria × ananassa). They can be fresh, frozen, freeze-dried, … More details → Strawberry powder Not animal-derived Strawberry powder is made from dried strawberries that have been ground into a fine powder. The drying process concentrates the … More details → White quinoa Not animal-derived White quinoa is a pseudocereal, meaning it is a seed that is prepared and eaten like a grain. It originates … More details → Wild rice Not animal-derived Wild rice is the grain of four species of grasses in the genus Zizania. It is native to North America, … More details → Apple vinegar Not animal-derived Apple vinegar, also known as apple cider vinegar, is a type of vinegar made from fermented apple juice. The process … More details → Atlantic mackerel Animal-derived Atlantic mackerel is a small, oily fish found in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is typically caught wild and can … More details → Bamboo shoot Not animal-derived Bamboo shoots are the young, edible shoots of the bamboo plant. They are harvested before they grow too tough and … More details → Broth Animal-derived Broth is a savoury liquid made by simmering bones, meat, fish, or vegetables in water, often with aromatics like herbs … More details →

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