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Dark chocolate drops Animal-derived Dark chocolate drops are small pieces of dark chocolate, typically used in baking and confectionery. They are made from cocoa … More details → Dark Compound Coating Animal-derived Dark compound coating is a confectionery coating made primarily from sugar, vegetable fats (such as palm kernel oil or coconut … More details → Date Nectar Not animal-derived Date nectar is a sweetener made from the fruit of the date palm tree. The dates are typically pitted, mashed, … More details → De Alcoholised Red Wine Extract Dealcoholised red wine extract is produced by removing alcohol from red wine, typically through processes like vacuum distillation or membrane … More details → Decaffeinated green tea Not animal-derived Decaffeinated green tea is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, the same plant used for regular green … More details → Dehydrated Deactivated Rye Sourdough Not animal-derived Dehydrated deactivated rye sourdough is a dried powder made from fermented rye flour and water, which has undergone a process … More details → Demerara Sugar Sugar Antioxidant Not animal-derived Demerara sugar is a type of unrefined cane sugar. It is recognisable by its large, light brown crystals and slight … More details → Derived From Maize Not animal-derived Derived from maize refers to ingredients extracted or processed from maize (corn). Maize is a cereal grain that is a … More details → Dextrinised Starch Not animal-derived Dextrinised starch is a modified starch derived from sources like corn, wheat, or potatoes. It is produced by breaking down … More details → Dextrose Antioxidant Not animal-derived Dextrose is a simple sugar, also known as D-glucose. It is found naturally in fruits and honey. Industrially, it is … More details → Diand Monosodium Phosphate Disodium phosphate is a mineral salt that occurs naturally in the body. It is manufactured industrially, often from phosphoric acid … More details → Diand Triphosphates Diphosphates and triphosphates are salts or esters of phosphoric acid. They are commonly produced by heating phosphates. In food, they … More details → Digestive Biscuit Crumb Digestive biscuit crumb is made from crushed digestive biscuits. These biscuits are typically made from wholemeal wheat flour, sugar, malt … More details → Dill Sauce Animal-derived Dill sauce is a creamy condiment typically made with fresh dill, mayonnaise or sour cream, and often lemon juice or … More details → Disodium Edta Not animal-derived Disodium EDTA (E386) is a synthetic chelating agent. It is produced industrially through a chemical synthesis process. It is a … More details → Disodium guanosine-5'-monophosphate Disodium guanosine-5'-monophosphate is a flavour enhancer. It is a salt of guanosine monophosphate, a naturally occurring nucleotide found in all … More details → Double Cream Milk Animal-derived Double cream is a high-fat dairy product made by adding extra fat to cream, resulting in a richer, thicker consistency … More details → Double Tomato Concentrate Not animal-derived Double tomato concentrate is made by cooking tomatoes to remove more water than single concentrate, resulting in a thicker, more … More details → Dough Improver Dough improvers are complex mixtures of ingredients, often including flour, enzymes, and oxidising agents. They are used to improve the … More details → Dragonfruit Not animal-derived Dragonfruit, also known as pitaya, is the fruit of several cactus species native to the Americas. It has a vibrant … More details → Dressing Dressing is a sauce used to enhance the flavour of salads and other dishes. It is typically made from a … More details → Dried Chardonnay Vinegar Not animal-derived Dried Chardonnay vinegar is produced by dehydrating liquid Chardonnay vinegar, which is made from Chardonnay wine through a fermentation process. … More details → Dried Onion Not animal-derived Dried onion is made from onions (Allium cepa) that have had most of their water content removed through dehydration. This … More details → Dried parsley Not animal-derived Dried parsley is made from the leaves of the parsley plant (Petroselinum crispum), which is native to the Mediterranean region. … More details → Dried Southwold Ale Not animal-derived Dried Southwold Ale is a dehydrated form of a traditional British ale, typically brewed in Southwold, Suffolk. The brewing process … More details → Duck meat Animal-derived Duck meat is the flesh of the domestic duck, a waterfowl commonly farmed for meat and eggs. It is a … More details → Dumplings Animal-derived Dumplings are small balls or lumps of cooked dough, typically made from flour, fat, and water or milk. They can … More details → Dyed Smoked Haddock Animal-derived Dyed smoked haddock is a type of white fish, typically haddock, that has been cured with salt and then smoked. … More details → E100i E100i Not animal-derived Curcumin is a natural yellow pigment derived from the rhizomes (underground stems) of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). It is … More details → E160Bii Colour Not animal-derived Annatto is a natural food colouring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana). The seeds are processed … More details → E160C Colour Not animal-derived E160c is a colouring substance derived from paprika, a spice made from ground dried red peppers (Capsicum annuum). It is … More details → E242 Sweetener Not animal-derived E242 is a synthetic sweetener, also known as Acesulfame K. It is a potassium salt of acesulfamic acid, produced through … More details → E322 Soya Lecithin Not animal-derived Soya lecithin (E322) is a mixture of phospholipids. It is typically extracted from soya beans, a common agricultural crop. The … More details → E450 Emulsifier Not animal-derived E450 is the European Community number for diphosphates. These are salts of phosphoric acid, a naturally occurring mineral. They are … More details → E4510 E4510 More details → E471 Emulsifier E471 is a mixture of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids. It is produced by the esterification of glycerol with … More details → Earl Grey Tea Not animal-derived Earl Grey tea is a black tea blend flavoured with oil of bergamot, a citrus fruit. The bergamot orange is … More details → Echinacea Root Not animal-derived Echinacea root comes from several species of the Echinacea plant, native to North America. The roots are typically harvested, cleaned, … More details → Edible Alginate Casing Not animal-derived Edible alginate casing is a type of food casing made from alginic acid, a substance derived from brown seaweed. The … More details → Edible Natural Pork Casing Animal-derived Edible natural pork casings are the cleaned and processed intestines of pigs, used to encase processed meat products. The casings … More details → Egg Lysozyme Animal-derived Lysozyme is an enzyme that occurs naturally in egg white, particularly from hens. It is produced commercially by extracting it … More details → Egg Mix Animal-derived Egg mix is a blend of egg ingredients, typically including egg yolk and egg white, which may be processed to … More details → Egg noodles Animal-derived Egg noodles are a type of pasta made with wheat flour and eggs. The eggs contribute to their characteristic yellow … More details → Einkorn wheat Not animal-derived Einkorn is one of the oldest cultivated wheat species, originating in the Fertile Crescent. It is a diploid wheat, meaning … More details → Elder Not animal-derived Elder, or elderflower, is derived from the flowers of the elder tree (Sambucus nigra). The flowers are typically harvested in … More details → Emu More details → Emulsifers Emulsifiers are substances that help to mix ingredients that normally don't mix, such as oil and water. They are often … More details → Emulsifler Emulsifiers are substances that help to mix ingredients that normally don't mix well, such as oil and water. They are … More details → Enzyme Complex Enzyme complexes are mixtures of enzymes, which are proteins that act as biological catalysts. They are typically produced through fermentation … More details → Erythrit Not animal-derived Erythritol is a sugar alcohol that occurs naturally in some fruits and fermented foods. It is produced commercially through the … More details →

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