Food Ingredients

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Koji Not animal-derived Koji is a culinary ingredient made from rice, barley, or soybeans that have been cultivated with a specific mould, typically … More details → L Valine L-Valine is an essential amino acid, meaning the body cannot produce it and it must be obtained from the diet. … More details → L-carnitine L-carnitine is a compound that the body naturally produces and uses to metabolise fat into energy. It is synthesised in … More details → Light brown sugar Light brown sugar is a type of sugar made from sugar cane or sugar beet. It is produced by adding … More details → Madagascan Vanilla Extract Not animal-derived Madagascan vanilla extract is a liquid flavouring made from the cured seed pods of the vanilla orchid, primarily *Vanilla planifolia*, … More details → Marshmallow Animal-derived Marshmallow is a confection made from sugar, water, and gelatine, whipped to a spongy consistency. Traditionally, the confection was made … More details → Peppermint Not animal-derived Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a hybrid mint species, a cross between water mint and spearmint. It is a perennial herb … More details → Phylloquinone Not animal-derived Phylloquinone is the chemical name for vitamin K1. It is a fat-soluble vitamin found naturally in green leafy vegetables such … More details → Roast Beef Stock Animal-derived Roast beef stock is a liquid base made by simmering roasted beef bones and meat, often with vegetables like carrots, … More details → Sodium malates E350 More details → Sumac Not animal-derived Sumac is a spice made from the dried, ground berries of the *Rhus* species of plants, native to the Mediterranean … More details → White grape Not animal-derived White grapes are a variety of Vitis vinifera, a species of flowering plant in the family Vitaceae. They are typically … More details → Wholemeal oat Not animal-derived Wholemeal oats are oats that have been milled with the bran and germ intact, providing a more complete nutritional profile … More details → Almonds pieces Not animal-derived Almonds are the edible seeds of the almond tree (Prunus dulcis), native to the Middle East and South Asia. They … More details → Amaranth E123 Not animal-derived Amaranth is a pseudocereal, meaning it is a seed that is prepared and eaten like a grain. It originates from … More details → Apple fiber Not animal-derived Apple fibre is a dietary fibre derived from apples. It is typically obtained from the pulp and skins of apples … More details → Beech wood smoke Not animal-derived Beech wood smoke is a product of the incomplete combustion of beech wood. It is used to impart a smoky … More details → Bone More details → Brown cane sugar Not animal-derived Brown cane sugar is a type of sugar derived from sugarcane. It is produced by crushing sugarcane to extract the … More details → Choline Choline is an essential nutrient, a water-soluble compound vital for cell membrane structure, neurotransmitter synthesis, and lipid metabolism. It is … More details → Cocoa bean Not animal-derived The cocoa bean is the seed of the Theobroma cacao tree, native to the Americas. After harvesting, the beans undergo … More details → Cooked green lentils Not animal-derived Cooked green lentils are a type of legume that has been boiled until tender. They are a versatile ingredient, often … More details → Crouton Croutons are small pieces of fried or baked bread, typically cut into cubes. They are often seasoned with herbs, spices, … More details → Demineralised whey Animal-derived Demineralised whey is a by-product of cheese and casein production. It is produced by removing most of the mineral salts … More details → Dill seed Not animal-derived Dill seed comes from the dill plant (Anethum graveolens), a herb native to the Mediterranean and Western Asia. The small, … More details → Elderflower Not animal-derived Elderflower is the fragrant flower of the elder tree (Sambucus nigra). The flowers are typically harvested in late spring and … More details → Elderflower extract Not animal-derived Elderflower extract is a liquid flavouring derived from the flowers of the elder tree (Sambucus nigra). The flowers are typically … More details → Hydrolyzed collagen Animal-derived Hydrolyzed collagen, also known as collagen peptides, is a protein derived from collagen, which is abundant in animal connective tissues … More details → Long grain brown rice Not animal-derived Long grain brown rice is the whole grain form of rice, with the inedible outer hull removed but the bran … More details → Matcha Not animal-derived Matcha is a finely ground powder made from specially grown and processed green tea leaves. The tea plants are shade-grown … More details → Natural caramel flavouring Natural caramel flavouring is derived from natural sources, typically through heating sugars and other ingredients. The process creates a complex … More details → Onion Powder Not animal-derived Onion powder is made from dried, ground onions. The dehydration process concentrates the natural flavour of the onion. It is … More details → Propane-1‚2-diol alginate E405 Not animal-derived Propane-1,2-diol alginate is a modified form of alginic acid, which is derived from brown seaweed. It is produced by reacting … More details → Red and yellow peppers Not animal-derived Red and yellow peppers are varieties of the bell pepper (Capsicum annuum), a fruit widely cultivated across the globe. They … More details → Sausage Casing Animal-derived Sausage casings are the outer skin of a sausage. They can be made from natural animal intestines (collagen, sheep, pig, … More details → Smoked salmon Animal-derived Smoked salmon is salmon that has been cured with salt and then dried and smoked. It is typically made from … More details → Vinegar Seasoning Vinegar seasoning is a flavouring agent designed to replicate the taste of salt and vinegar. It typically combines salt with … More details → Wafer A wafer is a crisp, thin, dry biscuit, often sweet. It is typically made from flour, sugar, and fat, baked … More details → Barley malt flavouring Not animal-derived Barley malt flavouring is a substance that imparts a malty taste and aroma to foods. It is derived from barley … More details → Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts E952 Not animal-derived Cyclamic acid and its sodium and calcium salts are artificial sweeteners. They are synthesised chemicals, not derived from natural sources. … More details → Disaccharide Disaccharides are carbohydrates made up of two simple sugar units (monosaccharides) linked together. Common examples include sucrose (table sugar), lactose … More details → Dried pasta Not animal-derived Dried pasta is a staple food made from durum wheat semolina and water, or sometimes other flours. The dough is … More details → Garlic Powder Not animal-derived Garlic powder is made from dried, ground garlic cloves. The drying process concentrates the flavour compounds, and grinding breaks down … More details → Ginger paste Not animal-derived Ginger paste is made from the rhizome (underground stem) of the ginger plant, Zingiber officinale. The rhizomes are washed, peeled, … More details → Magnesium salts of fatty acids E470b Magnesium salts of fatty acids are produced by reacting magnesium compounds with fatty acids. The fatty acids themselves are typically … More details → Mascarpone Full Fat Soft Cheese Animal-derived Mascarpone is a soft, creamy Italian cheese made from cream that has been curdled by the addition of citric acid … More details → Milk minerals Animal-derived Milk minerals, also known as milk solids or milk salts, are derived from milk. They are the non-fat, non-water components … More details → Natural raspberry flavouring Not animal-derived Natural raspberry flavouring is derived from natural sources, such as raspberry fruits themselves or other plant materials. The flavour compounds … More details → Natural star anise aroma Not animal-derived Natural star anise aroma is derived from the star anise plant (Illicium verum), a small evergreen tree native to Vietnam … More details → Phosphorus Phosphorus is a mineral that is essential for life. It is found naturally in many foods, including dairy products, meat, … More details →

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