Food Ingredients

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Milk Derivatives Animal-derived Milk derivatives are ingredients derived from milk, a nutrient-rich liquid produced by mammals. They can include a range of components … More details → Milk Fermented With Live Yogurt Animal-derived This is milk that has been fermented by specific live bacterial cultures, typically lactic acid bacteria. The fermentation process converts … More details → Milled Linseed Not animal-derived Milled linseed, also known as ground flaxseed, is derived from the seeds of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum). The seeds … More details → Milled Pumpkin Seeds Not animal-derived Milled pumpkin seeds are made from dried and ground pumpkin seeds, which are the edible seeds of the pumpkin fruit. … More details → Milled Sunflower Seeds Not animal-derived Milled sunflower seeds are produced by grinding whole sunflower seeds into a coarse or fine powder. Sunflower seeds are the … More details → Mince Animal-derived Mince is a food product made from meat that has been ground or chopped into small pieces. It is typically … More details → Minced pork Animal-derived Minced pork is made from pork meat that has been ground or chopped into small pieces. Pork comes from the … More details → Mineral Nutrients Mineral nutrients are inorganic elements essential for human health, found naturally in soil, water, and food. They are often added … More details → Mineral oil E905a Not animal-derived Mineral oil is a transparent, odourless, and colourless liquid derived from petroleum. It is a mixture of liquid hydrocarbons, typically … More details → Mineralised Dairy Concentrate Animal-derived Mineralised Dairy Concentrate is a dairy-derived ingredient. It is produced by concentrating milk or whey and then adding minerals, often … More details → Mini Eggs Animal-derived Mini Eggs are a type of confectionery, most famously produced by Cadbury. They consist of a crisp sugar shell surrounding … More details → Mint Dip Mint dip is a savoury sauce or condiment typically made with fresh mint leaves, often blended with yogurt, sour cream, … More details → Mint Flavoured Sugar Nibs Not animal-derived Mint flavoured sugar nibs are small, hard pieces of crystallised sugar infused with mint flavouring. They are typically made by … More details → Mint flavouring Mint flavouring is a substance that provides a mint taste and aroma to food products. It can be derived from … More details → Mint Mayonnaise Animal-derived Mint mayonnaise is a condiment made by blending mayonnaise with fresh or dried mint. Mayonnaise itself is an emulsion typically … More details → Mixed Berries Not animal-derived Mixed berries are a blend of various small, pulpy, and typically juicy fruits, often including strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. … More details → Mixed Berry Puree Not animal-derived Mixed berry puree is made from a blend of various berries, such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries, which are … More details → Mixed Seeds Not animal-derived Mixed seeds are a blend of various edible seeds, such as sunflower, pumpkin, flax, chia, and sesame seeds. They are … More details → Mizuna Not animal-derived Mizuna is a leafy green vegetable belonging to the Brassica family, native to East Asia. It has a mild, peppery … More details → Modifed Maize Starch Not animal-derived Modified maize starch is a starch that has undergone physical, enzymatic, or chemical processing to alter its properties. It is … More details → Modified Cornflour Not animal-derived Modified cornflour is derived from corn starch that has undergone physical, enzymatic, or chemical treatments. These modifications alter its properties, … More details → Modified Malze Starch Not animal-derived Modified maize starch is a starch derived from maize (corn) that has been physically, chemically, or enzymatically altered. These modifications … More details → Modified palm oil Not animal-derived Modified palm oil is derived from palm oil that has undergone physical or chemical processing to alter its properties. This … More details → Moistened Mixed Fruit Moistened mixed fruit is a blend of dried fruits, such as raisins, sultanas, currants, and sometimes candied peel, that have … More details → Moistened Mixed Fruits Not animal-derived Moistened mixed fruits are a blend of dried fruits, such as raisins, sultanas, currants, and sometimes candied peel, that have … More details → Monascus Red Not animal-derived Monascus Red is a natural food colouring derived from the fermentation of rice by the mould Monascus purpureus. This process … More details → Mono And Diglycerides Fatty Acids Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids are a mixture of mono- and diglycerides, and triglycerides. They are typically produced by … More details → Mono Sodium Glutamate Not animal-derived Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, a naturally occurring amino acid. It is produced commercially through … More details → Monocalcium Monocalcium phosphate is a chemical compound that is a salt of calcium and phosphoric acid. It is typically produced by … More details → Monocalcium citrate E333i Monocalcium citrate is a calcium salt of citric acid. It is produced by reacting citric acid with a calcium source, … More details → Monocalcium Orthophosphate Not animal-derived Monocalcium orthophosphate is an inorganic salt, a compound of calcium, phosphorus, and oxygen. It is typically produced by reacting phosphoric … More details → Monosodium citrate E331i Not animal-derived Monosodium citrate is the monosodium salt of citric acid. It is produced by the neutralisation of citric acid with a … More details → Morello Cherry Not animal-derived Morello cherries are a variety of sour cherry (Prunus cerasus) known for their deep red colour and tart flavour. They … More details → Moringa Leaf Powder Not animal-derived Moringa leaf powder is made from the dried leaves of the Moringa oleifera tree, native to parts of Africa and … More details → Mozzarella Cheese Animal-derived Mozzarella is a semi-soft, white Italian cheese traditionally made from buffalo milk (Mozzarella di Bufala) or cow's milk. It is … More details → Mulsifiers Emulsifiers are substances that help to mix ingredients that normally don't mix, such as oil and water. They are often … More details → Mung bean protein Not animal-derived Mung bean protein is derived from mung beans, a small, green legume native to the Indian subcontinent. The protein is … More details → Mung bean sprout Not animal-derived Mung bean sprouts are the germinated seeds of the mung bean (Vigna radiata). They are typically grown in humid, dark … More details → Mustard Seeds Spirit Vinegar Not animal-derived Mustard seeds are the small, round seeds of the mustard plant, which belongs to the Brassica family. They are harvested … More details → Mytilus Spp Animal-derived Mytilus spp. refers to a genus of bivalve molluscs, commonly known as mussels. These marine and brackish water clams are … More details → Nameko More details → Nameko mushrooms Not animal-derived Nameko mushrooms (Pholiota nameko) are small, brown, edible mushrooms native to Japan. They have a slightly slimy texture when cooked … More details → Native corn starch Not animal-derived Native corn starch is a fine, white powder derived from the endosperm of maize (corn) kernels. It is produced by … More details → Native Starch Not animal-derived Native starch is a carbohydrate extracted from plant sources such as corn, wheat, potatoes, or tapioca. It is the natural, … More details → Natto Not animal-derived Natto is a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans. It is produced by steaming soybeans and then fermenting them … More details → Natural almond flavouring Not animal-derived Natural almond flavouring is derived from almonds, which are tree nuts. It is produced by extracting aromatic compounds from almonds … More details → Natural antioxidant Not animal-derived Natural antioxidants are compounds found naturally in foods that help prevent or slow down the spoilage of food by oxidation. … More details → Natural Chicle Not animal-derived Natural chicle is a sap harvested from the sapodilla tree (Manilkara zapota), native to Central America. The latex is collected … More details → Natural Cinnamon Flavouring Not animal-derived Natural cinnamon flavouring is derived from the bark of cinnamon trees, primarily Cinnamomum verum or Cinnamomum cassia. The flavouring is … More details → Natural Concentrate Not animal-derived Natural concentrates are derived from natural sources such as fruits, vegetables, or other plant materials. They are produced by extracting … More details →

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