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Lipase E1104 Lipases are a group of enzymes that help break down fats. They are naturally produced by the body, particularly in … More details → Mannitol E421 Not animal-derived Mannitol is a sugar alcohol, a type of carbohydrate. It occurs naturally in some plants, such as fruits and fungi, … More details → Mincemeat Animal-derived Mincemeat is a mixture of dried fruits, sugar, suet, spices, and sometimes alcohol, traditionally used as a filling for mince … More details → Natural garlic flavouring Natural garlic flavouring is derived from garlic, a bulbous plant in the Allium family. It is produced through processes such … More details → Paprika or bell pepper More details → Rock salt Not animal-derived Rock salt is a coarse-grained, unrefined salt, typically mined from underground deposits. It is essentially sodium chloride (NaCl), often containing … More details → Snow pea Not animal-derived Snow peas are a variety of pea eaten whole, pod and all. They are native to the Middle East and … More details → Soft cheese Animal-derived Soft cheese is a fresh cheese made from milk, often cow's milk, that has not been aged. It is produced … More details → Thai basil Not animal-derived Thai basil (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora) is a variety of basil native to Southeast Asia. It has a distinct anise-like … More details → Yeast Vitamin D Yeast Not animal-derived Yeast is a single-celled microorganism, a type of fungus. It is commonly grown on sugar-rich media, such as molasses. For … More details → Adzuki bean Not animal-derived Adzuki beans are small, red beans native to East Asia, particularly China and Japan. They have a slightly sweet, nutty … More details → Chestnut Not animal-derived Chestnuts are the edible nuts of deciduous trees belonging to the genus Castanea. They are typically harvested in autumn and … More details → Folate Not animal-derived Folate is the naturally occurring form of vitamin B9, found in many leafy green vegetables, fruits, and legumes. It is … More details → Grapefruit Not animal-derived Grapefruit is a large, round citrus fruit with a yellow or pinkish-red flesh and a tart, slightly bitter taste. It … More details → Lemon puree Not animal-derived Lemon puree is made from whole lemons, typically including the juice, pulp, and sometimes zest. The lemons are processed to … More details → Roast Chicken Stock Animal-derived Roast chicken stock is a liquid base made by simmering roasted chicken bones, meat, and vegetables such as carrots, onions, … More details → Rose hip Not animal-derived Rose hip is the fruit of the rose plant, typically a deep red or orange colour. It is harvested after … More details → Semolina Not animal-derived Semolina is a coarse flour made from durum wheat, a hard variety of wheat. It is produced by milling the … More details → Small white onions Not animal-derived Small white onions are a variety of onion (Allium cepa) known for their small size and mild flavour. They are … More details → Sodium caseinate Animal-derived Sodium caseinate is a protein derived from milk. It is produced by treating casein, the main protein found in milk, … More details → Sodium tripolyphosphate E452vi More details → Sushi rice Not animal-derived Sushi rice is a short-grain Japonica variety of rice, typically seasoned with a mixture of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. … More details → Waxy maize starch Not animal-derived Waxy maize starch is a modified starch derived from maize (corn). The 'waxy' refers to the high proportion of amylopectin, … More details → Wheat malt Not animal-derived Wheat malt is a type of malt made from wheat grains. The grains are germinated and then dried, a process … More details → Wild garlic Not animal-derived Wild garlic, also known as ramsons, is a perennial herbaceous bulbiferous plant native to temperate parts of Europe and Asia. … More details → Yellow Mustard Flour Not animal-derived Yellow mustard flour is made from ground yellow mustard seeds. The seeds are typically cleaned, dehulled, and then milled into … More details → Capsicum annuum Not animal-derived Capsicum annuum is the scientific name for a species of chilli pepper. Originating in the Americas, these peppers are now … More details → Carrot juice from concentrate Not animal-derived Carrot juice from concentrate is made from carrots that have had most of their water content removed. The concentrated juice … More details → Chlorophylls and Chlorophyllins E140 Not animal-derived Chlorophylls and chlorophyllins are natural green pigments found in plants, responsible for photosynthesis. They are extracted from plant sources like … More details → Clarified butter Animal-derived Clarified butter, also known as ghee, is butter that has had its water and milk solids removed. This process involves … More details → Coffee powder Not animal-derived Coffee powder is made from roasted coffee beans that have been ground into a fine powder. The roasting process develops … More details → Cream cheese Animal-derived Cream cheese is a soft, mild-tasting fresh cheese. It is made from milk and cream, which are pasteurised and then … More details → Dried cep Not animal-derived Dried cep, also known as porcini mushrooms, are the dried fruiting bodies of the *Boletus edulis* fungus. They are typically … More details → Flat Leaf Parsley Not animal-derived Flat leaf parsley, also known as Italian parsley, is a herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a fresh, … More details → Grape juice from concentrate Not animal-derived Grape juice from concentrate is made by removing water from grape juice to create a more concentrated form. This concentrate … More details → Mirin Rice Wine Not animal-derived Mirin is a traditional Japanese rice wine. It is made by fermenting glutinous rice, rice koji (a mould culture), and … More details → Pak choi Not animal-derived Pak choi, also known as bok choy, is a type of Chinese cabbage. It is a leafy green vegetable with … More details → Pear puree Not animal-derived Pear puree is made from pears that have been processed to create a smooth, liquid or semi-liquid consistency. The fruit … More details → Pork shoulder Animal-derived Pork shoulder, also known as pork butt or pork collar, is a cut of meat from the upper part of … More details → Refined olive oil Not animal-derived Refined olive oil is a vegetable oil derived from the fruit of the olive tree. It is produced by processing … More details → Rice semolina Not animal-derived Rice semolina is a coarse flour made from durum wheat, milled into small granules. It is a key ingredient in … More details → Rubbed Parsley Not animal-derived Rubbed parsley is dried parsley leaves that have been crumbled or broken into smaller pieces. Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a … More details → Salt and vinegar flavour More details → Tortilla More details → Barn eggs Animal-derived Barn eggs are laid by hens kept in a barn environment, which allows them to roam freely indoors. They are … More details → Black cherry Not animal-derived Black cherries are a variety of the stone fruit Prunus avium, known for their deep red to black skin and … More details → Butylated hydroxytoluene E321 Not animal-derived Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is a synthetic antioxidant. It is typically produced through a chemical reaction involving p-cresol and isobutylene. More details → Cellulase Not animal-derived Cellulase is an enzyme that breaks down cellulose, a complex carbohydrate found in plant cell walls. It is typically produced … More details → Copper gluconate Not animal-derived Copper gluconate is an organic salt of copper, derived from gluconic acid. It is produced by reacting copper with gluconic … More details → Corn dextrose Not animal-derived Corn dextrose is a simple sugar derived from corn starch. It is produced through the enzymatic or acid hydrolysis of … More details →

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