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Inverted Sugar Syrup Not animal-derived Inverted sugar syrup is a liquid sweetener made from sucrose, commonly known as table sugar. It is produced by breaking … More details → L-ascorbic Acid Not animal-derived L-ascorbic acid is a form of vitamin C, an essential nutrient for humans. It is found naturally in many fruits … More details → Leavening - Sodium Bicarbonate Not animal-derived Sodium bicarbonate is a white, crystalline powder that occurs naturally in mineral deposits. It is also produced industrially through chemical … More details → Limes Not animal-derived Limes are tart, green citrus fruits that grow on trees. They are a good source of vitamin C and add … More details → M&m's Minis Milk Chocolate Candies Animal-derived M&M's Minis are small, bite-sized versions of M&M's milk chocolate candies. They consist of a milk chocolate center covered in … More details → Mexico Mexico is a country located in North America. It is bordered by the United States to the north and by … More details → Modified Plant-based Oil Not animal-derived Modified plant-based oil is a type of oil that has been changed through a physical or chemical process to improve … More details → Natural And Artificial Flavours Natural and artificial flavors are ingredients added to food to give it a specific taste or smell. Natural flavors are … More details → Natural Extractives Of Turmeric And Annatto Not animal-derived These are natural colorants derived from the turmeric root and the annatto seed. Turmeric provides a yellow to orange hue, … More details → Natural Fruit Pectin E440 Not animal-derived Natural fruit pectin is a type of soluble fiber found in the cell walls of fruits, especially apples and citrus … More details → Natural Vanilla Flavouring Not animal-derived Natural vanilla flavoring is derived from vanilla beans, the fruit of the vanilla orchid. The beans are cured and processed … More details → Nisin Preparation And Spice E234 Not animal-derived Nisin preparation is a natural antimicrobial substance produced by the bacterium Lactococcus lactis. It is typically produced through fermentation and … More details → Onion Flavoring Onion flavoring is a concentrated product designed to mimic the taste and aroma of onions. It can be derived from … More details → Organic Grade A Lowfat Milk Animal-derived Organic Grade A Lowfat Milk is cow's milk that has had most of the water removed and then had solids … More details → Organic Green Bell Pepper Not animal-derived Green bell peppers are a type of sweet pepper, a cultivar of the plant species *Capsicum annuum*. They are unripe … More details → Organic Green Oak Not animal-derived Green oak is a type of leafy green vegetable. It is a variety of lettuce known for its slightly bitter, … More details → Organic Malt Not animal-derived Organic malt is a sweetener made from sprouted barley or other grains that have been dried and roasted. The roasting … More details → Organic Red Oak Not animal-derived Red oak is a type of deciduous tree native to eastern North America. The leaves are harvested from the tree, … More details → Organic Sprouted Lentils Not animal-derived Lentils are small, lens-shaped legumes that grow on a plant. Organic sprouted lentils are whole lentils that have begun to … More details → Organic Strawberry Flavor Organic Strawberry Flavor is a flavoring substance that mimics the taste and aroma of strawberries. It can be derived from … More details → Organic Tea Not animal-derived Tea is a beverage made by steeping dried leaves, buds, or twigs of the Camellia sinensis plant in hot water. … More details → Organic Turmeric Powder Not animal-derived Turmeric is a spice derived from the root of the *Curcuma longa* plant, a member of the ginger family. The … More details → Palm Oil With Soy Lecithin Not animal-derived Palm oil is a vegetable oil derived from the fruit of oil palm trees. It is a semi-solid at room … More details → Pasteurized Milk And Cream Cheese Culture Animal-derived Pasteurized milk and cream cheese culture is a blend of milk, cream, and a bacterial culture used to produce cream … More details → Polysorbate E432-E436 Polysorbates are a group of emulsifiers made from sorbitol (a sugar alcohol) and fatty acids, often derived from plant or … More details → Quince Not animal-derived Quince is a fruit that grows on a small tree native to Western Asia and the Caucasus region. It is … More details → Raisin Not animal-derived Raisins are dried grapes. They are made by drying fresh grapes, either in the sun or in mechanical dehydrators. This … More details → Rbst Free Animal-derived RBST-free means that milk or dairy products were produced from cows that were not treated with recombinant bovine somatotropin (rBST). … More details → Rose Hips Not animal-derived Rose hips are the fruit of the rose plant, typically harvested after the rose has bloomed and the petals have … More details → Salted Mirin Not animal-derived Salted mirin is a Japanese rice wine that is similar to sake but sweeter. It is made by fermenting steamed … More details → Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate Added As Preservatives E211, E202 Not animal-derived Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are salts of benzoic acid and sorbic acid, respectively. Benzoic acid is found naturally in … More details → Sodium Propionate And Sorbic Acid E201, E202, E200 Not animal-derived Sodium propionate and sorbic acid are preservatives used together to prevent the growth of mold and some bacteria in foods. … More details → Sugar Cocoa Butter Not animal-derived Cocoa butter is the fat extracted from the cacao bean. It is a natural product of chocolate making, separating the … More details → Tuna Oil Animal-derived Tuna oil is a fish oil derived from the flesh of tuna. It is typically refined and purified for use … More details → Ultrafiltered Skim Milk Animal-derived Ultrafiltered skim milk is a dairy product made by removing water and lactose from skim milk using a filtration process. … More details → Vegetable Stabilizer Not animal-derived Vegetable stabilizer is a general term for ingredients used to improve the texture and consistency of foods. They are typically … More details → Vitamin D Added Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that the body needs to absorb calcium and phosphorus. It can be obtained from … More details → Whole Grain Parboiled Brown Rice Not animal-derived Whole grain parboiled brown rice is a type of rice that has been partially boiled in the husk. This process … More details → Yellow # 5 & Yellow # 6 E102, E110 Not animal-derived Yellow #5 (Tartrazine) and Yellow #6 (Sunset Yellow FCF) are synthetic color additives made from petroleum. They are used to … More details → Zinc Glycinate Chelate Not animal-derived Zinc glycinate chelate is a form of zinc that is chemically bonded to the amino acid glycine. This bonding process, … More details → And Artificial Flavors Artificial flavors are compounds created in a lab to mimic natural flavors. They are made from a variety of chemical … More details → And Palm Kernel Oil With TBHQ For Freshness Not animal-derived Palm kernel oil is a vegetable oil derived from the kernel of the oil palm tree. It is a solid … More details → And Sodium Bicarbonate Not animal-derived Sodium bicarbonate, also known as baking soda, is a white crystalline powder. It is a salt of carbonic acid, naturally … More details → And Vitamin A Palmitate Vitamin A palmitate is a form of vitamin A, an essential nutrient for vision, immune function, and cell growth. It … More details → BHT With Citric Acid Added To Help Protect Flavor Not animal-derived BHT, or butylated hydroxytoluene, is a synthetic antioxidant. It is created through a chemical process involving p-cresol and isobutylene. BHT … More details → Black Truffle Not animal-derived Black truffles are a type of edible fungus that grows underground, typically near the roots of trees. They are highly … More details → Blue Cheese Powder Animal-derived Blue cheese powder is made from dehydrated blue cheese. Blue cheese itself is a dairy product, typically cow's or sheep's … More details → Bonito Animal-derived Bonito is a type of fish, specifically a saltwater tuna species. It is often dried, smoked, and fermented to create … More details → Canola And Olive Oils Not animal-derived Canola oil is made from the seeds of the rapeseed plant. Olive oil is pressed from olives. Both are commonly … More details → Chicken Skins Animal-derived Chicken skins are the outer layer of a chicken, removed during processing. They are primarily composed of fat, with some … More details →

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