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Pork protein Animal-derived Pork protein is derived from pork, the meat of a domestic pig. It is typically obtained by processing pork to … More details → Protein From Whey Animal-derived Whey protein is a protein-rich by-product of cheese and casein production, derived from milk. It is typically processed by separating … More details → Red lentil flour Not animal-derived Red lentil flour is made from dried red lentils that have been milled into a fine powder. Red lentils are … More details → Sodium Propionate E281 Not animal-derived Sodium propionate is the sodium salt of propionic acid, a naturally occurring organic acid. It is typically produced industrially by … More details → Vintage cheddar Animal-derived Vintage cheddar is a hard, mature cheese made from cow's milk, typically aged for 12 months or longer. This extended … More details → Wheat dextrose Not animal-derived Dextrose is a simple sugar, a form of glucose. It is typically derived from starch, commonly from wheat or corn, … More details → Whey Derivatives Animal-derived Whey derivatives are a group of ingredients produced from whey, a liquid byproduct of cheesemaking. The whey is processed to … More details → Cauliflower florets Not animal-derived Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable, a cultivar of Brassica oleracea. It is typically grown for its edible white, dense flower … More details → Chicken skin Animal-derived Chicken skin is the outer layer of skin from a chicken. It is typically removed from the meat before cooking … More details → Chocolate coating Animal-derived Chocolate coating is a confectionary made from cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and sugar. It can also contain emulsifiers like lecithin … More details → Condiment Condiments are flavouring substances added to food to enhance its taste. They can be savoury or sweet and are often … More details → Crisped Cereal Not animal-derived Crisped cereal is a food ingredient made from grains, typically rice or wheat, that have been puffed or toasted to … More details → 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 Animal-derived Crustaceans are a large group of arthropods, including crabs, lobsters, shrimp, and prawns. They are typically found in marine and … More details → Guarana seed extract Not animal-derived Guarana seed extract is derived from the seeds of the guarana plant (Paullinia cupana), a shrub native to the Amazon … More details → Himalayan Salt Not animal-derived Himalayan salt is a type of rock salt, typically pink in colour, mined from the Punjab region of Pakistan. It … More details → Lovage root Not animal-derived Lovage root is the dried and ground root of the lovage plant (Levisticum officinale), a perennial herb native to the … More details → Natural strawberry flavouring Natural strawberry flavouring is derived from natural sources, typically fruits, plants, or other natural materials. It is created through physical, … More details → Sauce Sauce is a liquid, cream, or semi-solid food served on or used in preparing other foods. It is typically made … More details → Spices Not animal-derived Spices are dried seeds, fruits, roots, barks, or vegetative substances primarily used for flavouring, colouring, or preserving food. They are … More details → White Chocolate Chunks Animal-derived White chocolate chunks are pieces of white chocolate, which is made from cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids. Unlike dark … More details → Animal-based rennet Animal-derived Animal-based rennet is a complex mixture of enzymes, primarily chymosin and pepsin. It is traditionally sourced from the fourth stomach … More details → Apple pieces Not animal-derived Apple pieces are dried or freeze-dried pieces of the fruit of the apple tree (Malus domestica). They are prepared by … More details → Artichoke Not animal-derived The globe artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus) is a large, thistle-like plant. The edible part is the flower bud, harvested … More details → Biscuit pieces Animal-derived Biscuit pieces are small, broken fragments of biscuits. They are typically made from flour, sugar, fat, and flavourings, baked and … More details → Black rice Not animal-derived Black rice, also known as forbidden rice, is a variety of rice (Oryza sativa L.) that has a dark, purplish-black … More details → Calcium hydroxide E526 Not animal-derived Calcium hydroxide is an inorganic compound, a white powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is produced by reacting … More details → Carbohydrate Carbohydrates are a macronutrient found in many foods, including grains, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. They are the body's primary … More details → Celery powder Not animal-derived Celery powder is made from dried celery stalks and leaves, which are ground into a fine powder. It is used … More details → Chicory extract Not animal-derived Chicory extract is derived from the roasted root of the chicory plant (Cichorium intybus). The root is typically roasted and … More details → Chilli Paste Not animal-derived Chilli paste is a condiment made from ground or puréed chillies, often blended with other ingredients like garlic, vinegar, salt, … More details → Chilli Sauce Not animal-derived Chilli sauce is a condiment made primarily from ground or chopped chilli peppers, vinegar, and salt. Other ingredients such as … More details → Elemental iron Not animal-derived Elemental iron is pure iron in its metallic form. It is often produced by reducing iron oxides, or through electrolysis. … More details → Fumaric acid E297 Not animal-derived Fumaric acid is a naturally occurring organic compound found in some fruits, such as fumitory. Industrially, it is typically produced … More details → Gouda Animal-derived Gouda is a Dutch semi-hard cheese made from cow's milk. It is a popular cheese worldwide, known for its mild, … More details → Ground Hazelnuts Not animal-derived Ground hazelnuts are made from whole hazelnuts that have been milled or ground into a coarse or fine powder. Hazelnuts … More details → Hydrolyzed wheat protein Not animal-derived Hydrolyzed wheat protein is made by breaking down wheat protein into smaller peptides and amino acids through enzymatic or acid … More details → Iron Niacin Not animal-derived Iron niacin, also known as niacinamide or nicotinamide, is a form of vitamin B3. It is synthesised industrially, often from … More details → Kaffir lime peel Not animal-derived Kaffir lime peel comes from the leaves and fruit of the Kaffir lime tree, a citrus fruit native to Southeast … More details → Macaroni Not animal-derived Macaroni is a type of dry pasta shaped like narrow tubes. It is typically made from durum wheat semolina, which … More details → Natamycin E235 Not animal-derived Natamycin is a naturally occurring antifungal compound produced by the bacterium *Streptomyces natalensis*. It is typically produced through fermentation processes. More details → Oyster mushroom Not animal-derived Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) are a group of edible fungi native to temperate and subtropical climates worldwide. They grow naturally … More details → Parsley root Not animal-derived Parsley root is the taproot of the parsley plant (Petroselinum crispum), a biennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It … More details → Pink peppercorn Not animal-derived Pink peppercorns are the dried berries of the *Schinus terebinthifolius* tree, native to South America. Despite the name, they are … More details → Rice flakes Not animal-derived Rice flakes are thin, flat pieces of rice that have been steamed, rolled, and dried. They are made from milled … More details → Scottish salmon More details → Soy milk Not animal-derived Soy milk is a plant-based drink made from soybeans, water, and sometimes flavourings or sweeteners. The soybeans are soaked, ground … More details → Szechuan Pepper Not animal-derived Szechuan pepper is the dried berry of a prickly ash tree native to China. It is not a true pepper … More details → Tomato Ketchup Not animal-derived Tomato ketchup is a sauce made primarily from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices. The tomatoes are typically cooked down, blended, … More details → Vanillin flavour Not animal-derived Vanillin is the primary flavour compound found in vanilla beans. It can be produced synthetically from sources such as lignin … More details → Virgin olive oil Not animal-derived Virgin olive oil is the oil obtained from the fruit of the olive tree (Olea europaea L.) solely by mechanical … More details →

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