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Mineral Blend Not animal-derived A mineral blend is a mixture of essential minerals, often including calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and others. These are typically … More details → Modified rice starch Not animal-derived Modified rice starch is a type of starch derived from rice that has undergone physical, enzymatic, or chemical treatment to … More details → Natural peppermint flavouring Not animal-derived Natural peppermint flavouring is derived from the leaves of the peppermint plant (Mentha piperita). The flavouring compounds are typically extracted … More details → Natural unrefined cane sugar Not animal-derived Natural unrefined cane sugar is derived from the juice of sugar cane. It is minimally processed, retaining some of the … More details → Pimentoes Not animal-derived Pimentoes are the dried, unripe berries of the allspice tree (Pimenta dioica), native to the Caribbean. The berries are harvested … More details → Proteins mix More details → Red beetroot juice concentrate Not animal-derived Red beetroot juice concentrate is a vibrant red colouring derived from beetroot (Beta vulgaris). The process involves extracting the juice … More details → Red Jalapeno Peppers Not animal-derived Red jalapeño peppers are the mature, ripened fruit of the jalapeño pepper plant (Capsicum annuum). They are typically harvested when … More details → Reduced Sodium Sea Salt Not animal-derived Reduced sodium sea salt is a salt product where a portion of the sodium chloride has been replaced with other … More details → Rice koji Not animal-derived Rice koji is a traditional Japanese ingredient made by fermenting cooked rice with *Aspergillus oryzae*, a mould. This process breaks … More details → Scampi Animal-derived Scampi refers to a group of decapod crustaceans, commonly the Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus), also known as langoustines. These are … More details → Sodium hydrogen malate E350ii Not animal-derived Sodium hydrogen malate is a salt of malic acid, a naturally occurring organic acid found in fruits like apples. It … More details → Soluble Tapioca Fibre Not animal-derived Soluble tapioca fibre is a type of dietary fibre derived from the tapioca root, which comes from the cassava plant. … More details → Spice Blend Not animal-derived A spice blend is a mixture of dried herbs and spices, often combined to create a specific flavour profile. These … More details → Succinic acid E363 Succinic acid is a naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid found in small amounts in fruits and vegetables. Industrially, it is often … More details → Traditional Kombucha Culture Not animal-derived Traditional Kombucha Culture, often referred to as a SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast), is a gelatinous disc formed … More details → Trisodium diphosphate E450ii Not animal-derived Trisodium diphosphate is a sodium salt of pyrophosphoric acid. It is a white, crystalline powder that is soluble in water. … More details → Wheat glucose-fructose syrup Not animal-derived Wheat glucose-fructose syrup is a liquid sweetener made from wheat starch. The starch is broken down into glucose and fructose … More details → Wheat tortilla Not animal-derived A wheat tortilla is a thin, unleavened flatbread made from finely ground wheat flour. It is typically cooked on a … More details → Whey Milk Powder Animal-derived Whey milk powder is a dairy ingredient produced by drying the liquid whey that remains after milk has been curdled … More details → Whipped cream Animal-derived Whipped cream is a dairy product made by whisking or beating cream to incorporate air. This process lightens the texture … More details → Ajwain Seeds Not animal-derived Ajwain seeds are the fruit of the ajwain plant (Trachyspermum ammi), native to India and the Middle East. The small, … More details → Anchovy fillets Animal-derived Anchovy fillets are small, oily fish belonging to the Engraulidae family, typically found in marine environments worldwide. They are usually … More details → Aspergillus Oryzae Not animal-derived Aspergillus oryzae, often called koji, is a fungus used in East Asian food production. It is cultivated on grains like … More details → Bacterial Culture Bacterial cultures are live microorganisms, often bacteria, that are intentionally added to foods. They are typically grown in controlled laboratory … More details → Barley Fibre Not animal-derived Barley fibre is a type of dietary fibre derived from barley, a cereal grain. It is typically produced by milling … More details → Black lentils Not animal-derived Black lentils, also known as beluga lentils, are small, glossy, black legumes that resemble caviar. They are a variety of … More details → Blood orange juice Not animal-derived Blood orange juice is the liquid extracted from the flesh of blood oranges, a variety of orange (Citrus × sinensis) … More details → Blue cheese Animal-derived Blue cheese is a type of cheese made from milk (usually cow's, sheep's or goat's) that has been ripened with … More details → Botanical Extracts Not animal-derived Botanical extracts are concentrated preparations derived from plants, often using solvents like water or ethanol to isolate specific compounds. They … More details → British And Irish Pork Animal-derived British and Irish pork is meat from pigs raised and slaughtered in the UK and Ireland. It is a common … More details → British potato Not animal-derived The British potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a starchy tuber grown widely in the UK. Potatoes are typically harvested from late … More details → Calcium Carbonate Iron Not animal-derived Calcium carbonate is a chemical compound that occurs naturally as the mineral calcite. It is also produced industrially for use … More details → Cassava flour Not animal-derived Cassava flour is a starchy flour made from the dried root of the cassava plant, a tropical shrub native to … More details → Caustic sulphite caramel E150b Caustic sulphite caramel, also known as E150b, is a type of caramel colour. It is produced by the controlled heating … More details → Chilli Powder Not animal-derived Chilli powder is a ground spice made from dried, ground chilli peppers. The type of chilli pepper used, and whether … More details → Chocolate filling Animal-derived Chocolate filling is a sweet, often smooth mixture used to fill confectionery, baked goods, and other food products. It typically … More details → Collagen Animal-derived Collagen is the main structural protein found in the connective tissues of animals, such as tendons, ligaments, skin, and bones. … More details → Concentrated whey Animal-derived Concentrated whey is a liquid or powder derived from milk during the cheese-making process. It is the watery part of … More details → Cows Milk Proteins Animal-derived Cows' milk proteins are the proteins found naturally in milk from cows. They include casein and whey proteins, which are … More details → Dipotassium tartrate E336ii Not animal-derived Dipotassium tartrate is a potassium salt of tartaric acid. Tartaric acid is a naturally occurring organic acid found in fruits … More details → Dried Fig Not animal-derived Dried figs are the dehydrated fruit of the common fig tree (Ficus carica), native to western Asia and the Middle … More details → Dried Skimmed Milk Animal-derived Dried skimmed milk is produced by removing water from skimmed milk. Skimmed milk is cow's milk from which most of … More details → Extra Virgin Olive Not animal-derived Extra virgin olive oil is the highest grade of olive oil, produced by mechanical means without the use of heat … More details → Fine Milk Chocolate Animal-derived Fine milk chocolate is a confectionery product made primarily from cocoa solids, cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids. The quality … More details → Fully Refined Soybean Not animal-derived Fully refined soybean oil is a vegetable oil derived from soybeans. The refining process removes impurities, colour, and flavour, resulting … More details → Ghee Animal-derived Ghee is a type of clarified butter, originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is made by simmering butter until the … More details → Gorgonzola Animal-derived Gorgonzola is a veined Italian blue cheese made from unskimmed cow's milk. It is produced in the Lombardy and Piedmont … More details → Green Multileaf Lettuce Not animal-derived Green multileaf lettuce is a type of leafy green vegetable, commonly grown and harvested for consumption. It is a cultivar … More details → Half Fat Cream Animal-derived Half fat cream is a dairy product made by reducing the fat content of double or single cream. It is … More details →

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