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Menthol Crystals Not animal-derived Menthol crystals are a white, crystalline solid with a strong minty aroma and flavour. They are derived from the oils … More details → Natural chocolate flavouring Natural chocolate flavouring is a complex mixture of compounds that replicate the taste and aroma of chocolate. It is derived … More details → Natural smoke flavouring Natural smoke flavouring is produced by the controlled burning of wood (such as oak or hickory) and other natural materials. … More details → Natural Yoghurt Animal-derived Natural yoghurt is a fermented dairy product made by adding specific bacterial cultures, typically *Lactobacillus bulgaricus* and *Streptococcus thermophilus*, to … More details → Oatmeal Flour Not animal-derived Oatmeal flour is made from ground oats, a type of cereal grain. It is commonly used in baking and cooking … More details → Oreganol Not animal-derived Oreganol is a proprietary name for a flavouring ingredient derived from oregano, a herb native to the Mediterranean region. It … More details → Outdoor Bred Pork Animal-derived Outdoor bred pork comes from pigs raised in a system that allows them access to the outdoors for at least … More details → Pasteurized semi-skimmed milk Animal-derived Pasteurised semi-skimmed milk is cow's milk that has been heated to a specific temperature for a set period to kill … More details → Pear juice from concentrate Not animal-derived Pear juice from concentrate is made from pears that have been processed to remove most of their water content, creating … More details → Peppercorns Not animal-derived Peppercorns are the dried berries of the Piper nigrum vine, native to South India. They are typically dried in the … More details → Pink Cabbage Not animal-derived Pink cabbage, also known as red cabbage, is a variety of Brassica oleracea. It is a leafy vegetable with a … More details → Potassium nitrite E249 Not animal-derived Potassium nitrite is an inorganic salt, a white crystalline powder. It is produced industrially through chemical synthesis, often involving reactions … More details → Pyridoxine Hci Not animal-derived Pyridoxine hydrochloride is the salt form of vitamin B6, a water-soluble vitamin essential for numerous bodily functions, including metabolism and … More details → Red Jalapeno Chilli Not animal-derived The red jalapeño chilli is the mature fruit of the jalapeño pepper plant (Capsicum annuum), native to Mexico. It is … More details → Rehydrated wheat protein Not animal-derived Rehydrated wheat protein is a plant-based protein source derived from wheat. It is produced by extracting protein from wheat flour, … More details → Salad Onions Not animal-derived Salad onions, also known as spring onions or scallions, are immature onion plants harvested before the bulb fully develops. They … More details → Salt Emulsifier Not animal-derived Salt is a mineral compound, primarily sodium chloride (NaCl). It is naturally occurring and can be extracted from salt mines … More details → Salt Raising Agent Not animal-derived Salt raising agents are chemical compounds that produce carbon dioxide gas when heated or mixed with moisture and acid. This … More details → Scotch Bonnet Chilli Not animal-derived The Scotch Bonnet is a variety of chilli pepper, named for its resemblance to a tam o' shanter hat. It … More details → Seaweed extract Not animal-derived Seaweed extract is a general term for substances derived from various types of seaweed, such as kelp and nori. These … More details → Shea Kernel Oil Not animal-derived Shea kernel oil is a vegetable oil derived from the nut of the African shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa). The nuts … More details → Sicilian Lemon Oil Not animal-derived Sicilian lemon oil is a concentrated aromatic oil extracted from the peel of lemons grown in Sicily, Italy. The extraction … More details → Sodium selenate Not animal-derived Sodium selenate is an inorganic salt that is a source of selenium, an essential trace element. It is typically manufactured … More details → Split pea Not animal-derived Split peas are dried, mature peas that have been split into two halves. They are typically made from field peas, … More details → Stabilisant Stabilisers are substances that help to maintain the physical and chemical properties of a food product, preventing ingredients from separating … More details → Strawberry Sauce Not animal-derived Strawberry sauce is a sweet condiment made from strawberries, sugar, and often water or fruit juice. The strawberries are typically … More details → Sunflower Seeds Not animal-derived Sunflower seeds are the seeds of the common sunflower (Helianthus annuus). They are typically harvested from the flower head, cleaned, … More details → Sustainable Soya Flour Not animal-derived Soya flour is made from ground soybeans. It is a good source of protein and fibre. The term 'sustainable' indicates … More details → Tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids E472d These are compounds formed by reacting tartaric acid with mono- and diglycerides. Mono- and diglycerides are typically derived from fats … More details → Toffee Pieces Animal-derived Toffee pieces are a confectionery ingredient made by heating sugar, butter, and often golden syrup or glucose syrup until it … More details → Truffle flavouring Truffle flavouring is a compound designed to mimic the distinct, earthy aroma and taste of real truffles. It can be … More details → Udon More details → Vanilla Essence Vanilla essence is a liquid flavouring made by dissolving vanilla bean extractives in alcohol and water. It is used to … More details → Vine Ripened Tomatoes Not animal-derived Vine ripened tomatoes are tomatoes that have been allowed to mature fully on the plant, rather than being picked green … More details → Wasabi Sachet Not animal-derived Wasabi is a plant in the Brassicaceae family, native to Japan. The pungent green paste is made from the rhizome … More details → Wheatgrass Powder Not animal-derived Wheatgrass powder is made from the young shoots of the wheat plant (Triticum aestivum) before it develops into mature grain. … More details → White peppercorns Not animal-derived White peppercorns are the dried, ripe berries of the Piper nigrum plant, from which black and green peppercorns are also … More details → Wildfarmed Wheat Flour Not animal-derived Wildfarmed wheat flour is a type of flour made from wheat grown using regenerative farming practices. These methods aim to … More details → Yaourt Britannique A Faible Teneur En Matieres Grasses More details → Aberdeen Angus Beef Animal-derived Aberdeen Angus is a breed of beef cattle originating from the counties of Aberdeenshire and Angus in Scotland. It is … More details → Acetyl L Carnitine Acetyl L-carnitine is a modified amino acid, similar to L-carnitine. It is produced naturally in the human body and can … More details → Alfalfa Not animal-derived Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is a herbaceous perennial plant. It is cultivated worldwide for its high nutritional value, particularly as animal … More details → Alphonso Mango Puree Not animal-derived Alphonso mango puree is made from the Alphonso variety of mango, often called the 'king of mangoes' for its rich … More details → Amontillado sherry Animal-derived Amontillado is a type of sherry, a fortified wine originating from the Andalusia region of Spain. It is made from … More details → Aroma Aroma is a general term used in the food industry to describe any substance that provides flavour or aroma to … More details → Arrowroot Not animal-derived Arrowroot is a starch extracted from the rhizomes (underground stems) of several tropical plants, primarily the Maranta arundinacea species. The … More details → Barley Grass Powder Not animal-derived Barley grass powder is made from the young leaves (shoots) of the barley plant (Hordeum vulgare L.). The shoots are … More details → Beef suet Animal-derived Beef suet is the hard, fatty tissue found around the kidneys and loins of cattle. It is typically rendered and … More details → Beta Alanine Not animal-derived Beta-alanine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning the body can produce it. It is a component of the naturally occurring … More details → Beta-carotene dye Not animal-derived Beta-carotene is a naturally occurring pigment found in many fruits and vegetables, such as carrots and apricots. It can be … More details →

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