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Illipe oil Not animal-derived Illipe oil, also known as Borneo tallow or Tengkawang butter, is a vegetable fat derived from the nuts of the … More details → Liquid egg Animal-derived Liquid egg is whole hen's egg that has been removed from its shell, pasteurised, and is ready for use in … More details → Modified wheat starch Not animal-derived Modified wheat starch is a type of starch that has been physically, enzymatically, or chemically altered to change its properties. … More details → Oyster Animal-derived Oysters are bivalve molluscs, typically found in marine or brackish habitats. They are filter feeders, drawing water into their shells … More details → Popped Maize Not animal-derived Popped maize, commonly known as popcorn, is a type of corn kernel that expands and puffs up when heated. This … More details → Soluble Vegetable Fibre Not animal-derived Soluble vegetable fibre is a type of dietary fibre that dissolves in water to form a gel-like substance. It is … More details → Sorghum Not animal-derived Sorghum is a versatile cereal grain that is a staple food in many parts of Africa and Asia. It is … More details → Spice Mix Not animal-derived A spice mix is a blend of dried herbs and spices, often ground, used to impart flavour to food. The … More details → Sweeteners Sweeteners are substances used to impart a sweet taste to foods and drinks. They can be naturally derived or synthetically … More details → Tapioca dextrin Not animal-derived Tapioca dextrin is a type of modified starch derived from tapioca, which comes from the cassava root. It is produced … More details → Tree nut More details → Wine Wine is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes. The natural sugars in the grapes are converted into ethanol and … More details → Ale Ale is a type of beer brewed using a warm fermentation method, resulting in a sweet, fruity flavour. It is … More details → Copper complexes of chlorophylls E141i Not animal-derived Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins are green food colorants derived from chlorophyll, the natural pigment found in plants. Chlorophyll … More details → Exhausted vanilla pod More details → Ferric ammonium citrate E381 Ferric ammonium citrate is an iron salt that appears as a white to yellowish-white crystalline powder. It is produced by … More details → Fruit Sugar Not animal-derived Fruit sugar is a general term for sugars found naturally in fruits. The most common fruit sugar is fructose, a … More details → Guarana extract Not animal-derived Guarana extract is derived from the seeds of the guarana plant (Paullinia cupana), a shrub native to the Amazon basin. … More details → Lemon Curd Animal-derived Lemon curd is a sweet and tart spread made from lemon juice, sugar, eggs, and butter. It is typically cooked … More details → Milk protein isolate Animal-derived Milk protein isolate is a concentrated form of milk protein, typically containing over 90% protein by weight. It is produced … More details → Natural caffeine Not animal-derived Caffeine is a naturally occurring stimulant found in the leaves and seeds of various plants, most notably coffee beans, tea … More details → Natural ginger flavouring Not animal-derived Natural ginger flavouring is derived from the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale). It is produced by extracting aromatic compounds from ginger … More details → Natural Yogurt Animal-derived Natural yogurt is a fermented dairy product made by the bacterial culture of milk. Specific strains of bacteria, typically Lactobacillus … More details → Nitrogen E941 Not animal-derived Nitrogen is a colourless, odourless gas that makes up about 78% of the Earth's atmosphere. It is produced industrially by … More details → Orange pulp Not animal-derived Orange pulp is the fleshy material found within an orange fruit. It is typically obtained by processing whole oranges, often … More details → Pesto Animal-derived Pesto is a traditional Italian sauce originating from Genoa in the Liguria region. It is typically made by crushing fresh … More details → Pistachio paste Not animal-derived Pistachio paste is a smooth, thick spread made from ground pistachios. Pistachios are the edible seeds of the cashew family, … More details → Plant Based Emulsifier Not animal-derived Plant-based emulsifiers are substances derived from plant sources that help to mix ingredients that normally don't mix, such as oil … More details → Red rice Not animal-derived Red rice is a variety of rice that is naturally coloured red by anthocyanins, the same pigments found in blueberries … More details → Ricotta Full Fat Whey Cheese Animal-derived Ricotta is a fresh Italian whey cheese. It is traditionally made from the whey leftover from the production of other … More details → Roast chicken Animal-derived Roast chicken is chicken that has been cooked by roasting, typically in an oven. It is a popular dish in … More details → Sugar beet fibre Not animal-derived Sugar beet fibre is a plant-based dietary fibre derived from sugar beet pulp, a by-product of sugar extraction. The pulp … More details → Sweet Chilli Seasoning Not animal-derived Sweet chilli seasoning is a blend of spices and flavourings designed to impart a sweet and spicy taste. It typically … More details → Sweet Paprika Not animal-derived Sweet paprika is a ground spice made from the dried, sweet varieties of the pepper Capsicum annuum. It is closely … More details → Vegetables in variable proportion More details → Vitamin Blend A vitamin blend is a mixture of essential vitamins, which are organic compounds that the body needs in small amounts … More details → White Bread Not animal-derived White bread is a staple food made from refined wheat flour, water, yeast, and salt. The flour has had its … More details → Xantham Gum Not animal-derived Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide produced by the fermentation of sugars by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris. It is a white … More details → Acerola powder Not animal-derived Acerola powder is derived from the acerola cherry, a tropical fruit native to South America and the Caribbean. The fruit … More details → Aniseed oil Not animal-derived Aniseed oil is a volatile essential oil extracted from the seeds of the anise plant (Pimpinella anisum). It has a … More details → Apollo Lettuce Not animal-derived Apollo lettuce is a variety of crisphead lettuce, similar to iceberg lettuce. It is grown commercially for its mild flavour … More details → Belgian Dark Chocolate Chunks Animal-derived Belgian dark chocolate chunks are pieces of dark chocolate, typically with a high cocoa content, originating from Belgium, a country … More details → Buckwheat flakes Not animal-derived Buckwheat flakes are made from the groats (seeds) of the buckwheat plant, a flowering herb native to Asia. The groats … More details → Burnt Sugar Syrup Not animal-derived Burnt sugar syrup, also known as caramel colour, is a dark brown liquid produced by the controlled heating of carbohydrates, … More details → Champagne Champagne is a sparkling wine made in the Champagne region of France. It is produced from a blend of grapes, … More details → Chicken egg Animal-derived Chicken eggs are laid by female chickens. They consist of a protective shell, albumen (egg white), and vitellus (egg yolk). … More details → Chinese cabbage Not animal-derived Chinese cabbage, also known as napa cabbage or Chinese leaf, is a type of Chinese cabbage used in many East … More details → Coconut flour Not animal-derived Coconut flour is a flour made from dried, ground coconut flesh. After coconut milk or oil has been extracted from … More details → Corn kernel Not animal-derived Corn kernels are the edible seeds of the maize plant. They are typically yellow and are harvested when mature and … More details → D Alpha Tocopherol Acetate Not animal-derived D-alpha-tocopherol acetate is a synthetic form of vitamin E, an essential nutrient. It is typically produced through chemical synthesis, often … More details →

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