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Quince Not animal-derived Quince is a pome fruit, related to apples and pears, native to the Caucasus region. It has a hard, tart … More details → Rapsol Not animal-derived Rapsol is a brand name for a blend of vegetable oils, primarily rapeseed oil, often combined with other oils like … More details → Raspberry Compote Not animal-derived Raspberry compote is a cooked fruit preparation, typically made from raspberries cooked with sugar until softened and slightly thickened. It … More details → Red Jalapeno Chillies Not animal-derived Red Jalapeño chillies are a variety of the *Capsicum annuum* plant, ripened to a red colour. They are known for … More details → Red Teff Not animal-derived Red teff is a tiny, ancient grain native to Ethiopia, where it has been a staple food for thousands of … More details → Refined vegetable oil Not animal-derived Refined vegetable oil is a liquid fat extracted from plants, such as sunflowers, rapeseed, or soybeans. The refining process removes … More details → Rhizopus culture Not animal-derived Rhizopus culture is a type of fungus, commonly a mould, used in food production. It is grown on a substrate, … More details → Rice base Not animal-derived Rice base is a food ingredient derived from rice, a grain. It is typically produced by processing rice grains to … More details → Roasted pistachio nuts in shell Not animal-derived Pistachios are the seeds of the *Pistacia vera* tree, native to Central Asia and the Middle East. They are typically … More details → Salt Flavourings Not animal-derived Salt is a mineral compound, primarily sodium chloride (NaCl). It is naturally occurring and can be extracted from underground salt … More details → Sauerkraut Not animal-derived Sauerkraut is finely shredded cabbage that has been fermented by lactic acid bacteria. This process, known as lacto-fermentation, is a … More details → Savoury Sauce Savoury sauce is a broad term for sauces that provide a savoury or umami flavour profile, often used to enhance … More details → Scotch Beef More details → Sea Salt Flakes Not animal-derived Sea salt flakes are a type of salt harvested from seawater, typically produced by evaporating brine in shallow pans. The … More details → Seasoning Seasoning is a general term for a substance added to food to enhance its flavour. It can be a single … More details → Seasoning Sauce Seasoning sauce is a liquid condiment used to add flavour to foods. It is typically made from fermented ingredients such … More details → Semi Concentrate Tomato Paste Not animal-derived Semi-concentrate tomato paste is made from tomatoes that have been processed to remove some of their water content. It is … More details → Serrano ham Animal-derived Serrano ham is a dry-cured ham from Spain, traditionally made from the hind leg of the white domestic pig ( … More details → Shaoxing Rice Wine Not animal-derived Shaoxing wine is a traditional Chinese rice wine made from fermented glutinous rice, wheat, and sorghum. It originates from the … More details → Shea Kernel Not animal-derived Shea kernel is the seed of the shea tree, native to West Africa. The kernels are typically roasted, shelled, and … More details → Sheep Animal-derived Sheep are domesticated ruminant mammals. Their meat, known as mutton (from older sheep) or lamb (from younger sheep), is a … More details → Shochu Shochu is a Japanese distilled alcoholic beverage. It is typically made from grains such as rice, barley, or buckwheat, or … More details → Skyr Yogurt With Live Cultures Animal-derived Skyr is a cultured dairy product with a strained consistency, similar to thick yogurt. It originates from Iceland and has … More details → Smoked bacon lardons Animal-derived Smoked bacon lardons are small, diced pieces of cured pork belly, typically smoked to impart a distinctive flavour and aroma. … More details → Smoked Bacon With Added Water Animal-derived Smoked bacon with added water is a cured pork product that has undergone smoking. Water is often added during the … More details → Smoked British Bacon Animal-derived Smoked British bacon is pork, typically from the belly or back, that has been cured and then smoked to impart … More details → Smoky Bacon Seasoning Animal-derived Smoky bacon seasoning is a flavouring agent designed to impart a smoky, savoury, and meaty taste reminiscent of bacon. It … More details → Sodium Bicarbonate Emulsifier Not animal-derived Sodium bicarbonate is a chemical compound, commonly known as baking soda. It is a white crystalline powder that is naturally … More details → Sodium fluoride Not animal-derived Sodium fluoride is a salt of sodium and fluorine. It occurs naturally in some water sources and minerals. Industrially, it … More details → Soft Dark Brown Sugar Not animal-derived Soft dark brown sugar is a type of unrefined or semi-refined sugar. It is produced by adding molasses to white … More details → Sour Dough Not animal-derived Sourdough is a leavened bread made using a starter culture of wild yeasts and lactic acid bacteria, rather than commercial … More details → Sourdough Blend Not animal-derived A sourdough blend is a starter culture used to leaven and flavour bread and other baked goods. It is a … More details → Soya Beans Not animal-derived Soya beans are legumes native to East Asia, widely cultivated for their edible beans. The beans are typically harvested, dried, … More details → Soya Lecithin Flavouring Not animal-derived Soya lecithin is a type of phospholipid, a fatty substance, derived from soya beans. It is typically extracted from crude … More details → Soya Lecithin Natural Vanilla Flavouring Not animal-derived Soya lecithin is a type of phospholipid derived from soya beans. It is extracted from crude soya oil and then … More details → Soya Lecithins Not animal-derived Soya lecithins are a mixture of phospholipids, naturally occurring in soya beans. They are extracted from crude soya oil during … More details → Spice Extracts Not animal-derived Spice extracts are concentrated flavouring substances derived from spices. They are produced by extracting the aromatic and flavour compounds from … More details → Strained Yoghurt Animal-derived Strained yoghurt is a type of yoghurt that has had most of its liquid whey removed through a straining process. … More details → Strawberry preparation Strawberry preparation is a food ingredient made from strawberries, often combined with other ingredients such as sugar, water, and fruit … More details → Sugar beet syrup Not animal-derived Sugar beet syrup is a viscous liquid derived from sugar beet, a root vegetable. It is produced by extracting the … More details → Sweet Potato Falafel Not animal-derived Sweet potato falafel is a variation of the traditional Middle Eastern chickpea fritter, incorporating mashed sweet potato. This addition lends … More details → Sweetened condensed whole milk Animal-derived Sweetened condensed whole milk is made by removing about 60% of the water from whole cow's milk and then adding … More details → Thyme Seasoning Not animal-derived Thyme is a herb native to the Mediterranean region, belonging to the mint family. The leaves and flowering tops of … More details → Tikka masala sauce Animal-derived Tikka masala sauce is a creamy, spiced tomato-based sauce originating from the Indian subcontinent, popularised in the UK. It is … More details → Toasted Wheatflakes Not animal-derived Toasted wheatflakes are a breakfast cereal ingredient made from whole wheat grains that have been steamed, rolled into flakes, and … More details → Tomato Salsa Not animal-derived Tomato salsa is a condiment made primarily from chopped tomatoes, onions, and chillies. It often includes ingredients like garlic, lime … More details → Total Milk Constituents Animal-derived Total milk constituents refers to all the components naturally present in milk, including water, lactose (milk sugar), milk fat, proteins … More details → Tri Calcium Citrate Not animal-derived Tricalcium citrate is a calcium salt of citric acid. It is produced by the neutralisation of citric acid with a … More details → Tuber Aestivum Vitt Not animal-derived Tuber aestivum vitt, commonly known as the summer truffle, is a species of fungus. It grows underground in association with … More details → Using Lamb S Rennet Animal-derived Lamb's rennet is a complex mixture of enzymes, primarily chymosin and pepsin, extracted from the stomach lining of young, unweaned … More details →

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