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Hydrolyzed Plant Protein Not animal-derived Hydrolyzed plant protein (HPP) is made by breaking down plant proteins, often from soy, corn, or wheat, into smaller amino … More details → Includes Blue 2 Lake E132 Not animal-derived Blue 2 Lake is a synthetic color additive. It is the insoluble form of the dye Indigotine, also known as … More details → Including FD&C Yellow 5 E102 Not animal-derived FD&C Yellow 5, also known as Tartrazine, is a synthetic yellow food dye. It is made from petroleum and is … More details → Instant Yeast Not animal-derived Instant yeast is a dried form of *Saccharomyces cerevisiae*, a single-celled fungus. It is produced by growing yeast in a … More details → Inverted Cane Sugar Not animal-derived Inverted cane sugar is a liquid sweetener made from regular cane sugar (sucrose). It is produced by breaking down sucrose … More details → Iodine Iodine is a mineral that is essential for human health. It is naturally found in seawater, some foods, and is … More details → Jalapeno Chili Pepper Not animal-derived The jalapeno is a medium-sized chili pepper, a cultivar of the species *Capsicum annuum*. Native to Mexico, it is a … More details → Kiwi Juice From Concentrate Not animal-derived Kiwi juice from concentrate is made from kiwifruit. The fruit is pressed to extract juice, which is then concentrated by … More details → Licorice Not animal-derived Licorice is a flavoring derived from the root of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant, a perennial herb native to Southern Europe … More details → Live Cultures L Live cultures are beneficial bacteria and yeasts that are added to foods. They are naturally present in some fermented foods … More details → Mixed Nuts Not animal-derived Mixed nuts are a combination of different types of nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, cashews, pecans, and peanuts. They are … More details → Mono And Diglyceride Mono- and diglycerides are fats that are made from glycerol and fatty acids. They are often produced from vegetable oils, … More details → Natural & Artificial Flavoring Flavoring substances are used to add taste to foods. They can be derived from natural sources like plants and animals, … More details → Natural Ginger Flavor Not animal-derived Natural ginger flavor is derived from ginger, a flowering plant whose rhizome, or root stalk, is widely used as a … More details → Natural Spring Water Not animal-derived Natural spring water comes from an underground source called an aquifer. It flows naturally to the surface. It is typically … More details → No More Than 30% Fat The phrase "No More Than 30% Fat" is a nutritional claim or product specification, not a food ingredient. It indicates … More details → Organic Apple Fiber Not animal-derived Organic apple fiber is a dietary fiber derived from the pulp of apples after juice extraction. It is typically produced … More details → Organic Celery Juice Not animal-derived Organic celery juice is made from pressing organic celery stalks. Celery is a marshland plant that is grown worldwide for … More details → Organic Fruit Juice Not animal-derived Organic fruit juice is made from fruits grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers. The juice is extracted from the … More details → Organic Green Lentils Not animal-derived Organic green lentils are edible legumes, a type of pulse. They are the seeds of the lentil plant (Lens culinaris) … More details → Organic Ground Ginger Not animal-derived Organic ground ginger is made from the dried, ground roots of the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale). The plant is a … More details → Organic Leeks Not animal-derived Leeks are a member of the allium family, related to onions and garlic. They are a long, cylindrical vegetable with … More details → Oyster Flavored Sauce Animal-derived Oyster flavored sauce is a savory condiment made from oyster extracts, soy sauce, sugar, and other seasonings. The oysters are … More details → Passionfruit Juice Concentrate Not animal-derived Passionfruit juice concentrate is made from the juice of passionfruit, a tropical fruit native to South America. The juice is … More details → Pasteurized Cow Milk Animal-derived Milk from cows that has been heated to kill harmful bacteria. It is a common ingredient in many dairy products … More details → Quinoa Flakes Not animal-derived Quinoa flakes are made from quinoa, a grain-like seed that originated in the Andes region of South America. The whole … More details → Raspberry Flavor Raspberry flavor can be made from natural sources like raspberries or created synthetically. Natural flavors are derived from plant or … More details → Rice Protein Concentrate Not animal-derived Rice protein concentrate is a plant-based protein powder made from rice. It is produced by removing most of the carbohydrates … More details → Sodium Stearate Sodium stearate is a salt of stearic acid, a fatty acid found naturally in many animal and vegetable fats. It … More details → Sriracha Seasoning Not animal-derived Sriracha seasoning is a spice blend that mimics the flavor of Sriracha hot sauce. It typically includes chili peppers, garlic, … More details → Stoneground Corn Masa Flour Not animal-derived Stoneground corn masa flour is made from dried corn kernels that have been cooked in an alkaline solution (nixtamalization), then … More details → Sunflower Oil Or Corn Oil Not animal-derived Sunflower oil and corn oil are common vegetable oils extracted from the seeds of sunflowers and corn kernels, respectively. They … More details → The Following: Nonfat Milk Animal-derived Nonfat milk, also known as skim milk, is milk from which almost all the fat has been removed. It is … More details → Thiamine Mono-nitrate Not animal-derived Thiamine mononitrate is a synthetic form of thiamine, also known as vitamin B1. Thiamine is an essential nutrient that plays … More details → Yellow Split Peas Not animal-derived Yellow split peas are the dried, peeled, and split seeds of the yellow pea plant, a type of legume. They … More details → A Natural Thickener E412 Not animal-derived A natural thickener derived from the seeds of the guar plant, a legume. The seeds are mechanically processed to remove … More details → Acerola Extract Not animal-derived Acerola extract is derived from the fruit of the acerola tree, a tropical shrub native to South America and the … More details → Also Contains Propellant To Dispense Spray Not animal-derived Propellants are gases used to push food products out of containers, such as aerosol cans. Common propellants include hydrocarbons like … More details → And Paprika Extracts Not animal-derived Paprika extract is a coloring agent derived from the fruit of the paprika pepper plant (Capsicum annuum). The vibrant red … More details → And Spinach Not animal-derived Spinach is a leafy green vegetable native to central and western Asia. It is grown worldwide and is known for … More details → And Turmeric Extract Not animal-derived Turmeric extract is a coloring and flavoring agent derived from the turmeric plant, a spice native to Southeast Asia. The … More details → Anise Seed Not animal-derived Anise seed comes from the dried fruit of the Pimpinella anisum plant, native to the Mediterranean region and Southwest Asia. … More details → Annatto And Paprika Extract Blend Not animal-derived Annatto and paprika extract blend is a natural coloring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (annatto) and the … More details → Anthocyanins Not animal-derived Anthocyanins are natural pigments found in many fruits and vegetables, giving them red, purple, and blue colors. They are extracted … More details → Baker's Yeast Not animal-derived Baker's yeast is a single-celled fungus, *Saccharomyces cerevisiae*. It's a live organism that feeds on sugars and produces carbon dioxide … More details → Bifidobacterium Sp Not animal-derived Bifidobacterium is a type of bacteria naturally found in the human gut, particularly in infants. It is often grown in … More details → Bison Animal-derived Bison is a large mammal native to North America, often raised for its meat. The meat is processed from farmed … More details → Black Salt Not animal-derived Black salt, also known as Kala Namak, is a type of rock salt with a distinctive pungent, savory, and slightly … More details → Broad Beans Not animal-derived Broad beans, also known as fava beans, are large, green, edible beans that grow in pods. They are a type … More details → Butter Extractives Animal-derived Butter extractives are concentrated flavor compounds derived from butter. They are produced by separating the volatile aromatic components of butter … More details →

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