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Lean Beef Mince Animal-derived Lean beef mince is a type of ground beef where the fat content has been reduced. It is made by … More details → Lecithin Natural Vanilla Flavouring Lecithin is a type of fat that occurs naturally in many foods, including soybeans, eggs, and sunflower seeds. It is … More details → Legume Not animal-derived Legumes are plants with pods containing seeds, such as beans, lentils, and peas. They are a significant source of protein … More details → Lemon Drizzle Lemon drizzle is a type of cake, typically a light sponge cake, that is baked with lemon juice and zest. … More details → Lemon Fruit Not animal-derived The lemon (Citrus limon) is a species of small evergreen tree native to South Asia, widely cultivated for its fruit. … More details → Lemon Lime Not animal-derived Lemon lime refers to the flavour derived from the fruits of the Citrus × aurantiifolia (lime) and Citrus × limon … More details → Lemon sole Animal-derived Lemon sole is a flatfish species found in the North Atlantic, particularly around the coasts of Europe. It is a … More details → Light Vegetable Stock Not animal-derived Light vegetable stock is a liquid base made from simmering vegetables, herbs, and spices. It is typically made with a … More details → Lithothamnium calcareum Not animal-derived Lithothamnium calcareum is a type of red algae, also known as Maerl, that grows on the seabed. It is harvested, … More details → Locus Bean Gum Not animal-derived Locust bean gum is a natural thickening agent derived from the seeds of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua), native to … More details → Long pepper Not animal-derived Long pepper (Piper longum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried … More details → Lovage Natural Flavour Not animal-derived Lovage natural flavour is derived from the lovage plant (Levisticum officinale), a tall perennial herb with a strong, celery-like aroma … More details → Low Fat Fromage Frais Animal-derived Fromage frais is a type of cultured dairy product, similar to cream cheese or thick yoghurt. It is made by … More details → Low Salt Soy Sauce Not animal-derived Low salt soy sauce is a reduced-sodium version of traditional soy sauce. It is made by brewing soybeans, wheat, water, … More details → Maasdam More details → Maca Tuber Not animal-derived Maca tuber is a root vegetable native to the Andes mountains of Peru. It is typically harvested and then dried, … More details → Madagascan Vanilla Not animal-derived Madagascan vanilla is derived from the cured seed pods of the vanilla orchid, primarily *Vanilla planifolia*, grown in Madagascar. The … More details → Madagascan Vanilla Bean Seeds Not animal-derived Madagascan vanilla bean seeds are the tiny, dark specks found within the cured seed pod of the vanilla orchid, primarily … More details → Magnesium hydroxide E528 Not animal-derived Magnesium hydroxide is an inorganic compound that occurs naturally as the mineral brucite. Industrially, it is typically produced by reacting … More details → Maitake Not animal-derived Maitake (Grifola frondosa) is a type of edible mushroom native to Japan and North America. It grows in clusters at … More details → Maitake mushroom Not animal-derived Maitake (Grifola frondosa) is a type of edible mushroom native to Japan and North America. It grows in clusters at … More details → Maize Not animal-derived Maize, also known as corn, is a cereal grain originating from the Americas. It is a staple crop grown worldwide … More details → Majsstivelse Not animal-derived Majsstivelse is the Danish word for corn starch. It is a fine, white powder derived from the endosperm of maize … More details → Malic Acid Preservative Not animal-derived Malic acid is an organic compound that occurs naturally in fruits such as apples. It is a weak organic acid … More details → Maltodextrin Flavouring Not animal-derived Maltodextrin is a complex carbohydrate derived from starch, typically from wheat, corn, or potatoes. It is produced through a process … More details → Malze Starch Not animal-derived Maize starch is a fine, white powder derived from the endosperm of maize (corn) kernels. It is produced by grinding … More details → Manchego Cheese Animal-derived Manchego is a firm, pressed cheese made in the La Mancha region of Spain from the milk of the Manchega … More details → Mandarin pulp Not animal-derived Mandarin pulp is the fleshy segments of the mandarin fruit, a citrus variety closely related to the orange. It is … More details → Manganese citrate Not animal-derived Manganese citrate is a compound formed from manganese and citric acid. Citric acid is commonly found in citrus fruits, while … More details → Manganese Gluconate Not animal-derived Manganese gluconate is the manganese salt of gluconic acid. Gluconic acid is a mild organic acid produced by the fermentation … More details → Manganese Per Portion Not animal-derived Manganese is a naturally occurring chemical element, essential for human health. It is found in various foods, including whole grains, … More details → Mango Sauce Not animal-derived Mango sauce is a condiment made from pureed or chopped mangoes, often combined with sugar, vinegar, spices, and sometimes other … More details → Manzanilla Green Olives Not animal-derived Manzanilla olives are a variety of green olive originating from Andalusia, Spain. They are typically harvested while unripe and then … More details → Maple Not animal-derived Maple syrup is a natural sweetener derived from the sap of maple trees, primarily the sugar maple, red maple, and … More details → Maple Cured Bacon Animal-derived Maple cured bacon is a type of cured pork belly that has been flavoured with maple syrup. The pork is … More details → Maris Piper Potato Not animal-derived The Maris Piper is a popular variety of potato grown in the UK, known for its floury texture and good … More details → Marmite Flavour Seasoning Not animal-derived Marmite Flavour Seasoning is a savoury, umami-rich powder used to impart the distinctive taste of Marmite yeast extract to foods. … More details → Marmite Powder Not animal-derived Marmite powder is a concentrated yeast extract, a by-product of the brewing industry. Yeast cells are broken down, and the … More details → Marshmallow Root Not animal-derived Marshmallow root comes from the marshmallow plant (Althaea officinalis), native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. The root and … More details → Meat Substitute Not animal-derived Meat substitutes are foods designed to mimic the taste, texture, and appearance of meat. They are typically made from plant-based … More details → Mechanically separated meat Animal-derived Mechanically separated meat (MSM) is a paste-like meat product made from meat and bone. It is produced by forcing carcasses, … More details → Med Milk Powder Animal-derived Milk powder is produced by evaporating milk, usually cow's milk, to remove most of its water content. This process concentrates … More details → Medjool Dates With Stones Not animal-derived Medjool dates are a variety of date fruit, known for their large size, soft texture, and sweet, caramel-like flavour. They … More details → Merlot Not animal-derived Merlot is a dark blue-black grape variety, originating from the Bordeaux region of France. It is one of the world's … More details → Merlot Red Wine Animal-derived Merlot is a dark blue-black grape variety and a type of red wine. It originated in the Bordeaux region of … More details → Mesquite Seasoning Not animal-derived Mesquite seasoning is a blend of spices and herbs that often includes ground mesquite beans, which come from the mesquite … More details → Metatartaric acid E353 Not animal-derived Metatartaric acid is a derivative of tartaric acid, a naturally occurring organic acid found in grapes. It is produced by … More details → Mexican Blue Weber Agave Nectar Not animal-derived Mexican Blue Weber agave nectar is a sweet syrup produced from the agave plant, native to Mexico. The plant's core, … More details → Microbial Coagulant Not animal-derived Microbial coagulants are enzymes used to curdle milk, a process essential for cheesemaking. They are produced by specific strains of … More details → Milk Chocolate Filling Animal-derived Milk chocolate filling is a sweet, creamy mixture primarily made from cocoa solids, sugar, and milk solids. The cocoa beans … More details →

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