Food Ingredients

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Black garlic Not animal-derived Black garlic is garlic (Allium sativum) that has undergone a Maillard reaction and caramelisation process at controlled temperatures and humidity … More details → Brandy Vinegar Not animal-derived Brandy vinegar is a type of distilled spirit vinegar made from brandy. It is produced by the fermentation of alcohol … More details → Cereal Crisps Not animal-derived Cereal crisps are typically made from grains such as wheat, rice, or oats that have been puffed or toasted to … More details → Cheddar powder Animal-derived Cheddar powder is a dried, powdered form of cheddar cheese. It is typically made by dehydrating cheese, often using spray-drying … More details → Chicken flavouring Animal-derived Chicken flavouring is a substance or mixture of substances used to impart a chicken-like taste and aroma to food. It … More details → Chicory Inulin Not animal-derived Chicory inulin is a soluble dietary fibre derived from the chicory root (Cichorium intybus). The root is harvested, washed, and … More details → Chilean Flame Raisins Not animal-derived Chilean Flame Raisins are a type of dried grape, specifically derived from the Flame Seedless grape variety. They are produced … More details → Chilli Seasoning Not animal-derived Chilli seasoning is a blend of spices and herbs, primarily featuring dried and ground chilli peppers. It often includes other … More details → Choline bitartrate Choline bitartrate is a salt formed from choline and tartaric acid. Choline is a nutrient found naturally in many foods, … More details → Chun Mee Green Tea Not animal-derived Chun Mee is a type of Chinese green tea, named after its distinctive eyebrow-shaped leaves. It is cultivated and processed … More details → Coconut Nectar Not animal-derived Coconut nectar is a sweetener made from the sap of the coconut palm tree's flower blossoms. The sap is collected … More details → Cooked Egg Noodles Animal-derived Noodles made from wheat flour and eggs. The eggs contribute to the colour, flavour, and texture of the noodles, and … More details → Cooked Spaghetti Pasta Not animal-derived Cooked spaghetti pasta is a staple food made from durum wheat semolina and water. The pasta is formed into long, … More details → Dried Autolysed Yeast Not animal-derived Dried autolysed yeast is produced by breaking down yeast cells with their own enzymes. This process releases the natural flavour … More details → Dried marjoram Not animal-derived Marjoram is a hardy perennial herb from the mint family, native to the Mediterranean region. It is cultivated for its … More details → E490 E490 E490 is a food additive that is a mixture of fatty acid esters of glycerol. It is produced by esterifying … More details → Flavouring preparation Flavouring preparations are complex mixtures of substances that impart taste and aroma to food. They can be derived from natural … More details → Glucuronolactone Not animal-derived Glucuronolactone is a naturally occurring chemical compound produced in the human body from glucose metabolism. It is often manufactured synthetically … More details → Green Jalapeno Chilli Not animal-derived The green jalapeño chilli is a medium-sized chilli pepper, a cultivar of the species *Capsicum annuum*. It is harvested when … More details → Hazelnut filling Not animal-derived Hazelnut filling is a sweet spread or paste primarily made from ground hazelnuts, often combined with sugar, oil, and cocoa. … More details → Lemon balm Not animal-derived Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a perennial herb native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region. It is cultivated for … More details → Live Active Yoghurt Cultures Animal-derived Live active yoghurt cultures are specific strains of bacteria, typically *Lactobacillus bulgaricus* and *Streptococcus thermophilus*, used to ferment milk into … More details → Lobster Animal-derived Lobster is a marine crustacean, found in oceans worldwide. It is typically caught in the wild using traps or nets, … More details → Low Fat Natural Yogurt Animal-derived Low-fat natural yogurt is a fermented dairy product made from milk that has had most of its fat removed. The … More details → Maize Germ Not animal-derived Maize germ is the embryo of the maize (corn) kernel, which contains the plant's nutrients and oils. It is separated … More details → Makrut Lime Peel Not animal-derived Makrut lime peel, also known as kaffir lime peel, is the zest from the fruit of the Makrut lime tree, … More details → Mallow Animal-derived Marshmallow is a confection made from sugar, water, and gelatin, whipped to a spongy consistency. Traditionally, it was made from … More details → Marzipan Animal-derived Marzipan is a confection made from ground almonds and sugar, often with a small amount of binding agent such as … More details → Milk Chocolate Curls Animal-derived Milk chocolate curls are small, decorative pieces made from milk chocolate. They are created by shaving or curling a block … More details → Modified waxy maize starch Not animal-derived Modified waxy maize starch is a type of starch derived from waxy maize (a variety of corn). It is chemically … More details → Mozzarella Medium Fat Soft Cheese Animal-derived Mozzarella is a semi-soft, white Italian cheese traditionally made from Italian buffalo milk or cow's milk. It is produced using … More details → Natural apple flavouring Natural apple flavouring is derived from natural sources, such as apple extracts or essences. It is created through processes like … More details → Natural blueberry flavouring Natural blueberry flavouring is derived from real blueberries or other natural sources that mimic the taste and aroma of blueberries. … More details → Natural Rosemary Flavouring Not animal-derived Natural rosemary flavouring is derived from the herb Rosmarinus officinalis. It is typically produced by extracting aromatic compounds from rosemary … More details → Natural turmeric flavouring Not animal-derived Turmeric flavouring is derived from the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa), a spice commonly used in South Asian and Middle Eastern … More details → Nature identical flavouring Nature-identical flavourings are substances that occur naturally in plants or animals but are produced synthetically. They have the same chemical … More details → Nettle Not animal-derived Nettle (Urtica dioica) is a herbaceous flowering plant native to Europe, Asia, and parts of North America. The leaves and … More details → Niacin Thiamin Not animal-derived Niacin (also known as nicotinic acid or nicotinamide) and thiamin (also known as vitamin B1) are both B vitamins essential … More details → Nitrite curing salt Not animal-derived Nitrite curing salt, also known as curing salt or Prague powder, is a mixture of sodium chloride (salt) and sodium … More details → Onions Not animal-derived Onions (Allium cepa) are bulbous root vegetables grown worldwide. They are a staple ingredient in many cuisines, known for their … More details → Orange Comminute From Concentrate Not animal-derived Orange comminute from concentrate is made from oranges that have been processed and then reconstituted. It is produced by extracting … More details → Pasteurised whole milk Animal-derived Pasteurised whole milk is cow's milk that has been heated to a specific temperature for a set period to kill … More details → Pilau Rice Pilau rice is a seasoned rice dish originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is typically made by cooking rice with … More details → Poppy Not animal-derived Poppy seeds are small, kidney-shaped seeds harvested from the opium poppy plant (Papaver somniferum). They are typically blue-black or white … More details → Pork bone Animal-derived Pork bone is derived from the skeletal structure of pigs. It is typically a byproduct of meat processing and can … More details → Prawn Cocktail Flavour Prawn cocktail flavour is a complex blend of ingredients designed to replicate the taste and aroma of the popular seafood … More details → Processed eucheuma seaweed E407a Not animal-derived Processed eucheuma seaweed (PES) is a hydrocolloid extracted from certain species of red seaweed. It is processed to yield a … More details → Propylene glycol E1520 Not animal-derived Propylene glycol is a synthetic liquid that absorbs water. It is a viscous, colourless liquid that is nearly odourless but … More details → Pumpkin Seed Protein Not animal-derived Pumpkin seed protein is derived from the seeds of the pumpkin plant (Cucurbita pepo). The seeds are typically roasted and … More details → Quinoa seeds Not animal-derived Quinoa seeds are the small, edible seeds of the quinoa plant (Chenopodium quinoa), which is native to the Andes region … More details →

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