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Vitamin D Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that the body needs to absorb calcium and phosphate. It is produced naturally in … More details → Milk chocolate Animal-derived Milk chocolate is a confection made from cocoa solids, cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids. The cocoa solids provide the … More details → Oat flakes Not animal-derived Oat flakes are whole oats that have been dehulled, steamed, and rolled flat. This process makes them easier to cook … More details → Sodium metabisulphite E223 Not animal-derived Sodium metabisulphite is an inorganic salt, a white or yellowish crystalline powder. It is produced commercially by treating sodium carbonate … More details → Bay leaf Not animal-derived Bay leaf comes from the leaves of the bay laurel tree (Laurus nobilis), native to the Mediterranean region. The leaves … More details → Sunflower seed Not animal-derived Sunflower seeds are the fruit of the sunflower plant (Helianthus annuus). They are typically harvested, dried, and then either sold … More details → Red chili pepper Not animal-derived Red chili peppers are the fruits of plants from the genus *Capsicum*, belonging to the nightshade family. They are native … More details → Pumpkin Not animal-derived Pumpkin is a cultivar of winter squash, a gourd of the genus Cucurbita. It is a large, round, orange fruit … More details → Dried garlic Not animal-derived Dried garlic is made from fresh garlic (Allium sativum) that has had its water content significantly reduced through methods like … More details → Butterfat Animal-derived Butterfat is the fat component of butter. It is produced by churning cream or milk, separating the fat from the … More details → Gelatine E428 Animal-derived Gelatine is a protein-rich substance derived from collagen, typically sourced from animal connective tissues such as skin, bones, and cartilage. … More details → Mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids E472e This is an emulsifier made from the reaction of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids with mono- and diacetyltartaric acid. … More details → Calcium propionate E282 Calcium propionate is a calcium salt of propionic acid. It is a white crystalline powder that is odourless or has … More details → Anthocyanins E163 Not animal-derived Anthocyanins are a group of naturally occurring pigments found in many fruits and vegetables, giving them red, purple, and blue … More details → Monosodium glutamate E621 Not animal-derived Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, a naturally occurring amino acid. It is produced industrially through … More details → Sage Not animal-derived Sage is an aromatic herb derived from the leaves of the Salvia officinalis plant, a perennial evergreen shrub native to … More details → Glazing agent Glazing agents are substances used to give food surfaces a glossy or protective coating. They can be natural waxes, plant-derived … More details → Raspberry Not animal-derived Raspberries are soft, red fruits that grow on thorny shrubs. They are native to Europe and Asia but are now … More details → Soya flour Not animal-derived Soya flour is a powder made from ground soybeans. It is a good source of protein and fibre. It can … More details → Raisin Not animal-derived Raisins are dried grapes, typically made from seedless varieties like Thompson Seedless. The drying process concentrates their natural sugars and … More details → Carbonated water Not animal-derived Carbonated water, also known as sparkling water or fizzy water, is water that has been infused with carbon dioxide gas … More details → Acacia gum E414 Not animal-derived Acacia gum, also known as gum arabic, is a natural gum derived from the hardened sap of the acacia tree, … More details → Fennel Not animal-derived Fennel is a perennial herb belonging to the Apiaceae family, native to the Mediterranean region but now cultivated worldwide. It … More details → Extracts of rosemary E392 Not animal-derived Extracts of rosemary are derived from the leaves of the rosemary plant (Rosmarinus officinalis), a woody perennial herb native to … More details → Ginger powder Not animal-derived Ginger powder is made from the dried rhizome (underground stem) of the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale). The rhizomes are cleaned, … More details → Rice Not animal-derived Rice is a cereal grain, a staple food for a large part of the world's population. It is the seed … More details → Spice extract Not animal-derived Spice extract is a concentrated flavouring derived from spices. It is produced by extracting the aromatic and flavour compounds from … More details → Blackcurrant Not animal-derived Blackcurrants are small, dark purple berries that grow on deciduous shrubs native to temperate regions of central and eastern Europe … More details → Spinach Not animal-derived Spinach is a leafy green vegetable native to central and western Asia. It is cultivated worldwide and is known for … More details → Brown sugar Brown sugar is granulated white sugar with the addition of molasses, which gives it its characteristic brown colour and distinctive … More details → Milkfat Animal-derived Milkfat is the fat component of milk. It is primarily composed of triglycerides, which are esters formed from glycerol and … More details → Locust bean gum E410 Not animal-derived Locust bean gum is a natural thickening and gelling agent derived from the seeds of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua), … More details → Cocoa powder Not animal-derived Cocoa powder is made from dried and ground cocoa beans, the seeds of the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao). The beans … More details → Olive oil Not animal-derived Olive oil is a liquid fat obtained from olives, the fruit of the Olea europaea tree. It is produced by … More details → Ammonium hydrogen carbonate E503ii Not animal-derived Ammonium hydrogen carbonate, also known as baker's ammonia or hartshorn, is an inorganic compound. It is produced industrially by reacting … More details → Polyglycerol polyricinoleate E476 Animal-derived Polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR) is a food additive made from glycerol and ricinoleic acid, which is derived from castor oil. It … More details → Triphosphates E451 Triphosphates are a group of chemicals that include three phosphate groups linked together. They are often produced industrially from phosphorus … More details → Vanilla extract Not animal-derived Vanilla extract is a liquid flavouring made by macerating and extracting the vanilla bean pod in alcohol and water. The … More details → Cashew nuts Not animal-derived Cashew nuts (Anacardium occidentale) are kidney-shaped seeds that grow at the bottom of the cashew apple. Native to Brazil, they … More details → Ammonium carbonates E503 Not animal-derived Ammonium carbonates are a group of chemical compounds containing ammonium and carbonate ions. They are typically produced by reacting ammonia … More details → Coconut Not animal-derived Coconut is the fruit of the coconut palm tree (Cocos nucifera), native to tropical regions. The white flesh, known as … More details → Pea Not animal-derived Peas are small, round, green seeds from the pod of the pea plant (Pisum sativum). They are a common vegetable … More details → Hazelnut Not animal-derived The hazelnut (Corylus avellana) is a nut native to the Northern Hemisphere. It grows on a shrub or tree and … More details → Strawberry Not animal-derived Strawberries are the red, heart-shaped fruits of the *Fragaria* genus. They are widely cultivated and enjoyed globally for their sweet, … More details → Whole milk Animal-derived Whole milk is the milk of cows, goats, or other mammals, typically from cows in the UK. It contains all … More details → Barley malt flour Not animal-derived Barley malt flour is made from malted barley grains, which have been germinated and then dried. The germination process develops … More details → Soy sauce Not animal-derived Soy sauce is a dark, savoury liquid condiment made from fermented soybeans, roasted grain, brine, and Aspergillus mould. It originated … More details → Natural vanilla flavouring Not animal-derived Natural vanilla flavouring is derived from the vanilla bean, the fruit of certain orchid species. The flavour compounds are extracted … More details → Mustard seed Not animal-derived Mustard seeds are the small, round seeds of various mustard plants, such as Brassica juncea (brown mustard) and Sinapis alba … More details → Cardamom Not animal-derived Cardamom is a spice derived from the seeds of several plants in the ginger family, native to the Indian subcontinent. … More details →

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