Food Ingredients

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Peppermint leaf Not animal-derived Peppermint is a hybrid mint species, a cross between water mint and spearmint. It is native to Europe and the … More details → Peri Peri Seasoning Not animal-derived Peri peri seasoning is a spice blend, typically featuring chilli peppers (often bird's eye chillies) as its primary ingredient. It … More details → Pickled gherkin Not animal-derived Pickled gherkins are small cucumbers that have been preserved in a brine, typically made from vinegar, salt, and spices. This … More details → Pineapple flavouring Pineapple flavouring is a substance that replicates the taste and aroma of pineapple. It can be derived from natural sources, … More details → Pineapple segments Not animal-derived Pineapple segments are pieces of the tropical fruit *Ananas comosus*, which is native to South America. The fruit is typically … More details → Plain Flour Not animal-derived Plain flour is a finely milled wheat product. It is made by grinding wheat grains, with the bran and germ … More details → Plant Sterols Not animal-derived Plant sterols are compounds naturally found in small amounts in plants, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. They are structurally … More details → Plum tomatoes Not animal-derived Plum tomatoes, also known as Roma or paste tomatoes, are a variety of tomato characterised by their oval shape and … More details → Popped Corn Kernels Not animal-derived Popped corn kernels are produced from a variety of maize (corn) that expands and puffs up when heated. The heat … More details → Pork breast Animal-derived Pork breast is a cut of meat from the belly of a pig. It is known for its high fat … More details → Porridge Oats Not animal-derived Porridge oats are whole grains of the oat plant (Avena sativa) that have been dehulled and typically steamed to deactivate … More details → Pregelatinized Wheat Flour Not animal-derived Pregelatinised wheat flour is wheat flour that has been cooked and then dried. This process alters the starch structure, making … More details → Pretzel Pieces Not animal-derived Pretzel pieces are small, crunchy pieces of baked dough, typically made from flour, water, and salt. They are often seasoned … More details → Probiotics Probiotics are live microorganisms, such as bacteria and yeasts, which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on … More details → Provolone Animal-derived Provolone is a semi-hard Italian cheese made from cow's milk. It is produced in the southern part of Italy and … More details → Pyridoxine Hcl Not animal-derived Pyridoxine HCl is the hydrochloride salt of pyridoxine, a form of vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin that … More details → Quinoline yellow E104 Not animal-derived Quinoline yellow is a synthetic yellow food dye. It is typically produced from coal tar derivatives. It is available in … More details → Raisin Paste Not animal-derived Raisin paste is a concentrated purée made from dried grapes, typically sultanas or raisins. The dried fruit is usually rehydrated, … More details → Rapeseed Oil Butter Not animal-derived Rapeseed oil is a vegetable oil derived from the seeds of the rapeseed plant. The seeds are typically crushed and … More details → Rapeseed Oil Water Not animal-derived Rapeseed oil is a vegetable oil derived from the seeds of the rapeseed plant. The seeds are typically crushed to … More details → Red and green bell peppers Not animal-derived Bell peppers are the edible fruit of plants from the genus *Capsicum*. They are native to the Americas but are … More details → Red Peppers Not animal-derived Red peppers (Capsicum annuum) are the mature fruits of a plant in the nightshade family, native to the Americas. They … More details → Red radish Not animal-derived Red radish is a root vegetable known for its vibrant red skin and crisp white flesh. It is a variety … More details → Reduced fat mayonnaise Animal-derived Reduced fat mayonnaise is a condiment made by reducing the amount of oil typically found in traditional mayonnaise, while often … More details → Rice Malt Not animal-derived Rice malt, also known as rice syrup or maltose syrup, is a sweetener derived from rice. It is produced by … More details → Roasted Sweet Cinnamon Not animal-derived Roasted sweet cinnamon is a spice derived from the inner bark of several species of trees from the genus Cinnamomum. … More details → Rye Meal Not animal-derived Rye meal is a flour made from the whole grain of rye, a cereal crop. It is typically ground from … More details → Salad Cream Animal-derived Salad cream is a creamy, tangy condiment that originated in the UK. It is typically made from a base of … More details → Salami Animal-derived Salami is a cured sausage, typically made from fermented and air-dried pork or a mixture of pork and beef. The … More details → Salt Dextrose Not animal-derived Salt dextrose is a blend of salt (sodium chloride) and dextrose (a simple sugar, also known as glucose). It is … More details → Salted butter caramel Animal-derived Salted butter caramel is a confection made by heating sugar until it caramelises, then adding butter and salt. The addition … More details → Sesame Seeded Bun Not animal-derived A bread roll typically made from wheat flour, yeast, water, and salt, baked until golden brown and coated with sesame … More details → Shellfish Stock Animal-derived Shellfish stock is a liquid base made by simmering the shells and bodies of shellfish, such as prawns or crabs, … More details → Silicone Dioxide Not animal-derived Silica, or silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring compound found in sand and quartz. It is manufactured by processes such … More details → Skyr cultures Animal-derived Skyr cultures are live bacteria, typically strains of *Lactococcus lactis* and *Streptococcus thermophilus*, used to ferment milk. They are essential … More details → Skyr Yogurt Animal-derived Skyr is a cultured dairy product, similar to strained yogurt, originating from Iceland. It is made by fermenting skimmed cow's … More details → Slow Roast Tomatoes Not animal-derived Slow roast tomatoes are tomatoes that have been cooked at a low temperature for an extended period. This process concentrates … More details → Slow Roasted Tomato Not animal-derived Slow roasted tomatoes are tomatoes that have been cooked at a low temperature for an extended period. This process concentrates … More details → Sodium malate E350i Not animal-derived Sodium malate is the sodium salt of malic acid. Malic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid found in fruits … More details → Spearmint Oil Not animal-derived Spearmint oil is a natural essential oil extracted from the leaves of the spearmint plant (Mentha spicata). The oil is … More details → Spelt Wheat Not animal-derived Spelt wheat is an ancient grain, a variety of wheat that has been cultivated for thousands of years. It is … More details → Spices and spices extracts Not animal-derived Spices are aromatic or pungent vegetable substances used to flavour food. They are typically derived from dried seeds, fruits, roots, … More details → Sponge Biscuit Animal-derived A sponge biscuit is a light, airy cake made with eggs, sugar, and flour. The eggs are typically beaten to … More details → Stearin Stearin is a common name for a mixture of saturated fatty acids, primarily palmitic acid and stearic acid. It is … More details → Straw mushroom Not animal-derived Straw mushrooms (Volvariella volvacea) are a type of edible fungus native to East Asia. They are commonly cultivated on rice … More details → Strawberry Compote Not animal-derived Strawberry compote is a cooked fruit preparation, typically made from strawberries, sugar, and sometimes a thickening agent like cornflour or … More details → Sweet Basil Not animal-derived Sweet basil is an aromatic herb native to tropical regions of the Middle East and India. It is widely cultivated … More details → Sweetened condensed semi-skimmed milk Animal-derived Sweetened condensed semi-skimmed milk is made by removing about 60% of the water from semi-skimmed milk and then adding sugar. … More details → Tandoori Masala Powder Not animal-derived Tandoori masala powder is a blend of ground spices used in Indian and South Asian cooking. The exact composition varies, … More details → Thaumatin E957 Not animal-derived Thaumatin is a protein that is intensely sweet. It is extracted from the fruit of the katemfe plant (Thaumatococcus daniellii), … More details →

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