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Calcium caseinate Animal-derived Calcium caseinate is a protein derived from casein, the main protein found in milk. It is produced by treating skimmed … More details → English mustard Not animal-derived English mustard is a condiment made from ground mustard seeds, typically yellow mustard seeds, mixed with water, salt, and a … More details → Grape juice Not animal-derived Grape juice is the liquid extracted from grapes, a fruit that grows in clusters on vines. It is produced by … More details → Konjac E425 Not animal-derived Konjac is a starchy root vegetable native to Asia, primarily grown in China, Japan, and Korea. The edible part is … More details → Magnesium stearate E572 More details → Pizza base Not animal-derived A pizza base is the foundation of a pizza, typically made from flour, water, yeast, and salt. It is leavened … More details → Pork loin Animal-derived Pork loin is a cut of meat taken from the back of the pig, running from the shoulder to the … More details → Sodium gluconate E576 Not animal-derived Sodium gluconate is the sodium salt of gluconic acid. It is produced by the fermentation of glucose, typically derived from … More details → Spearmint Not animal-derived Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is a species of mint native to the Mediterranean region. It is an aromatic herb cultivated for … More details → Asafoetida Not animal-derived Asafoetida is a pungent gum resin extracted from the roots and rhizomes of several species of the Ferula plant, native … More details → Basil pesto Animal-derived Basil pesto is a sauce originating from Genoa, Italy. It is traditionally made by crushing fresh basil leaves with garlic, … More details → Cheese flavouring Cheese flavouring is a substance or mixture used to impart a cheese-like taste and aroma to food products. It can … More details → Cocoa Mass Not animal-derived Cocoa mass, also known as cocoa liquor or cocoa paste, is the solid component of the cacao bean after it … More details → Duck Animal-derived Duck is the meat of a domestic duck, a waterfowl. It is a common source of protein and fat, and … More details → Fresh cream Animal-derived Fresh cream is the fatty layer skimmed from the top of milk. It is produced by the mechanical separation of … More details → Fruit purée Not animal-derived Fruit purée is made by processing whole fruit into a smooth, thick liquid or paste. It retains the natural flavour, … More details → Golden Raisins Not animal-derived Golden raisins are dried grapes, typically made from white seedless grape varieties such as Thompson Seedless. The grapes are dried, … More details → Gum base Gum base is the non-digestible component of chewing gum, providing its characteristic chewy texture. It is typically a blend of … More details → Hemp seed Not animal-derived Hemp seeds are the small, edible seeds of the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa L.). They are typically harvested from the … More details → Palm olein Not animal-derived Palm olein is a liquid fraction derived from palm oil. It is produced by fractionating palm oil, a process that … More details → Saffron E164 Not animal-derived Saffron is derived from the dried stigmas of the *Crocus sativus* flower. Each flower produces three stigmas, which are carefully … More details → Spaghetti Not animal-derived Spaghetti is a long, thin, solid, cylindrical pasta made from durum wheat semolina and water. It is a staple food … More details → Thiamin hydrochloride Thiamin hydrochloride is the salt form of thiamin, also known as vitamin B1. It is a water-soluble vitamin that is … More details → Disodium phosphate E339ii Not animal-derived Disodium phosphate is a salt of phosphoric acid, a naturally occurring mineral. It is typically manufactured by neutralising phosphoric acid … More details → Hydrolysed corn protein Not animal-derived Hydrolysed corn protein is derived from corn. The process involves breaking down the protein in corn into smaller peptides and … More details → Iron fumarate Iron fumarate is an iron salt of fumaric acid. It is manufactured by reacting iron salts with fumaric acid. It … More details → Kidney bean Not animal-derived Kidney beans are a variety of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), native to the Americas. They are typically sold dried … More details → Mixed beans Not animal-derived Mixed beans are a combination of different types of cooked beans, such as kidney beans, cannellini beans, chickpeas, and black … More details → Monopotassium tartrate E336i Monopotassium tartrate is a potassium acid salt of tartaric acid. It is a white crystalline powder that occurs naturally in … More details → Oat base Not animal-derived Oat base is a food ingredient derived from oats. It is typically made by processing whole oats, often involving milling … More details → Panax Ginseng Root Extract Not animal-derived Panax ginseng is a perennial plant native to East Asia, with its root being the most commonly used part. The … More details → Risotto rice Not animal-derived Risotto rice is a short-grain variety of rice, typically Arborio, Carnaroli, or Vialone Nano. It is grown in Italy and … More details → Rye sourdough Not animal-derived Rye sourdough is a type of bread made using a starter culture of wild yeasts and lactic acid bacteria, traditionally … More details → Seed Not animal-derived Seeds are the reproductive units of flowering plants, typically containing an embryo and stored food reserves enclosed in a protective … More details → Stevia Not animal-derived Stevia is a high-intensity sweetener derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant, native to South America. The sweet … More details → Sugar Cane Vinegar Not animal-derived Sugar cane vinegar is a type of vinegar produced from the fermentation of sugar cane juice. The process typically involves … More details → Anti-foaming agent Anti-foaming agents, also known as antifoams or defoamers, are substances that prevent or reduce foaming during the processing of food. … More details → Cereal flour Not animal-derived Cereal flour is a powder made from grinding cereal grains, such as wheat, oats, barley, or rye. The milling process … More details → Cottage cheese Animal-derived Cottage cheese is a fresh, unripened cheese curd product. It is made by draining whey from a curd made from … More details → Dried Wheat Sourdough Not animal-derived Dried wheat sourdough is a leavening agent made from a starter culture of wheat flour and water, fermented by wild … More details → Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid E304 Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid are compounds derived from ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and fatty acids. They are produced … More details → Glutinous rice Not animal-derived Glutinous rice, also known as sticky rice or sweet rice, is a type of rice native to Southeast and East … More details → Iceberg lettuce Not animal-derived Iceberg lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. capitata) is a variety of lettuce grown for its large, compact head of crisp, pale … More details → Kashmiri Chilli Powder Not animal-derived Kashmiri chilli powder is a ground spice made from dried chillies native to the Kashmir region. It is known for … More details → Kefir Ferments Animal-derived Kefir ferments are a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts, traditionally used to ferment milk. The live microorganisms in the … More details → Kelp Not animal-derived Kelp is a type of large brown seaweed that grows in cool, nutrient-rich ocean waters. It is harvested from the … More details → Minerals Minerals are naturally occurring inorganic substances essential for life. In food, they are often added in purified or processed forms … More details → Monterey Jack Animal-derived Monterey Jack is a semi-hard American cheese made from cow's milk. It originated in the 18th century in the Monterey, … More details → Natural mint flavouring Not animal-derived Natural mint flavouring is derived from the leaves of the mint plant (Mentha species). The flavouring compounds are extracted using … More details → Onion Seasoning Not animal-derived Onion seasoning is a flavouring preparation that captures the taste and aroma of onions. It is typically made from dried, … More details →

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