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L-arginine L-arginine is a semi-essential amino acid, meaning the body needs it but can also produce some on its own. It … More details → Lactic Acid Esters Lactic acid esters are compounds made from lactic acid, a natural substance found in milk and produced by bacteria during … More details → Made From Cultured Pasteurized Milk Animal-derived This ingredient is made from milk that has been pasteurized and then cultured. Pasteurization heats milk to kill harmful bacteria. … More details → Mono Sodium Glutamate Not animal-derived Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, an amino acid naturally found in many foods. It is … More details → Natural Vanilla Powder Not animal-derived Natural vanilla powder is made from dried, ground vanilla beans, which are the fruit of a tropical orchid. The beans … More details → Organic Acai Puree Not animal-derived Acai (pronounced ah-sigh-EE) is a small, dark purple berry native to the Amazon rainforest. The fruit is typically harvested, pitted, … More details → Organic Coconut Milk Powder Not animal-derived Organic coconut milk powder is made from dried, ground coconut flesh that has been processed to remove most of its … More details → Organic Fig Paste Not animal-derived Organic fig paste is made from dried organic figs that have been pureed into a thick, sticky paste. Figs are … More details → Organic Refined Coconut Oil Not animal-derived Organic refined coconut oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the kernel of coconuts grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. … More details → Organic Sweet Potato Puree Not animal-derived Sweet potato puree is a smooth paste made from cooked sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are starchy, sweet-tasting root vegetables grown … More details → Palmfat Not animal-derived Palmfat is a vegetable fat derived from the fruit of oil palm trees. It is a semi-solid fat at room … More details → Paprika And Turmeric Not animal-derived Paprika and turmeric are derived from ground dried peppers and turmeric rhizomes, respectively. Both are spices commonly used to add … More details → Parmesan Cheese: Pasteurized Milk Animal-derived Parmesan cheese is a hard, dry cheese made from cow's milk. It is produced in Italy and aged for at … More details → Partially Skim Milk Animal-derived Partially skim milk is cow's milk that has had some of its butterfat removed. It contains less fat and fewer … More details → Pasteurized Cultured Part-skimmed Milk Animal-derived This ingredient is made from milk that has been pasteurized to kill harmful bacteria and then cultured with beneficial bacteria. … More details → Pasteurized Process Monterey Jack Cheese Animal-derived Pasteurized process Monterey Jack cheese is a semi-soft cheese made from Monterey Jack cheese that has been pasteurized and blended … More details → Pink Himalayan Sea Salt Not animal-derived Pink Himalayan sea salt is a type of rock salt that comes from the Khewra Salt Mine in Pakistan, near … More details → Pocket Bread Not animal-derived Pocket bread is a type of flatbread that is often leavened, causing it to puff up during baking and form … More details → Polyglycitol Syrup Not animal-derived Polyglycitol syrup is a sugar alcohol produced from hydrogenated glucose syrup. It is a mixture of several sugar alcohols, including … More details → Pork Ribs Animal-derived Pork ribs are a cut of meat obtained from domestic pigs. They consist of the bony rib cage and the … More details → Prebiotic Tapioca Fiber Not animal-derived Prebiotic tapioca fiber is a type of soluble dietary fiber derived from the starch of the cassava root. It is … More details → Propylene Glycol Mono Esters E477 Propylene glycol monoesters are a group of compounds made from propylene glycol and fatty acids. They are often derived from … More details → Red #3 Dye E127 Not animal-derived Red #3 Dye, also known as Erythrosine, is a synthetic color additive. It is a cherry-pink or red dye that … More details → Red And Green Oak Not animal-derived Red and Green Oak is a type of oak leaf, specifically the leaves of the Quercus rubra (red oak) and … More details → Rice Dextrin Not animal-derived Rice dextrin is a carbohydrate derived from rice. It is produced by breaking down rice starch into smaller sugar molecules … More details → Roasted In Peanut Oil Not animal-derived Roasted in peanut oil refers to food products, often snacks like popcorn or nuts, that have been cooked or flavored … More details → Salad Mustard Not animal-derived Salad mustard is a condiment made from ground mustard seeds, vinegar, water, salt, and spices. It is typically milder than … More details → Seasoning Maltodextrin Not animal-derived Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide made from starch, typically from corn, rice, or potato. It is produced by breaking down the … More details → Selected Roasted Peanuts Not animal-derived Peanuts are legumes grown underground. Selected roasted peanuts are whole peanuts that have undergone a roasting process to enhance their … More details → Shelled Pumpkin Seeds Not animal-derived Shelled pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, are the edible seeds from a pumpkin or other cultivars of squash. They … More details → Shrimp: Shrimp Animal-derived Shrimp are small, decapod crustaceans that live in both fresh and saltwater. They are a popular seafood worldwide, often caught … More details → Sodium Erythorbate Sodium Ascorbate Not animal-derived Sodium erythorbate is a synthetic antioxidant, a salt of erythorbic acid. It is chemically similar to sodium ascorbate (Vitamin C) … More details → Sodium Steroyl Lactylate E481 Sodium stearoyl lactylate is a synthetic food additive made from the reaction of lactic acid with stearic acid, followed by … More details → Soya Oil Not animal-derived Soybean oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the soybean plant. It is one of the most … More details → Spice And Spice Extractives Not animal-derived Spices are plant-derived substances used to flavor food. They can be whole, ground, or extracted using solvents like alcohol or … More details → Spices & Flavorings Spices are dried parts of plants, such as seeds, fruits, roots, bark, or leaves, used in small amounts for flavoring … More details → Starch And Cellulose Powder To Prevent Caking Not animal-derived Starch and cellulose powder are common food additives made from plant sources. Starch is typically derived from corn, potatoes, or … More details → Tamarind Puree Not animal-derived Tamarind puree is made from the fruit of the tamarind tree, native to tropical Africa. The fruit is a pod … More details → Tangerine Juice From Concentrate Not animal-derived Tangerine juice from concentrate is made from tangerines, a type of citrus fruit. The juice is extracted from the fruit, … More details → Tocopherol Acetate Tocopherol acetate is a synthetic form of vitamin E, an essential nutrient. It is made by chemically combining tocopherol (vitamin … More details → Unbromated Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour Not animal-derived Unbromated unbleached enriched wheat flour is a common ingredient made from milled wheat grains. 'Unbleached' means the flour has not … More details → Vegetable Monoglyceride Not animal-derived Vegetable monoglycerides are a type of fat made from vegetable oils. They are produced by reacting vegetable oils or fats … More details → Vitamin E And Vitamin C Palmitate Vitamin E and Vitamin C palmitate are forms of vitamins E and C that have been chemically combined with palmitic … More details → Vitamine Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus. It is naturally found in a … More details → White Chocolate Chunks Animal-derived White chocolate chunks are pieces of a confection made primarily from cocoa butter, sugar, milk solids, and often lecithin and … More details → Yogurt Raisins Animal-derived Yogurt raisins are raisins coated in a yogurt-flavored confectioner's coating. The coating is typically made from sugar, palm kernel oil, … More details → And Calcium Stearate Calcium stearate is a calcium salt of stearic acid, a fatty acid found naturally in many animal and vegetable fats. … More details → Artificial And Natural Flavoring Flavoring substances are compounds that add taste and smell to food. They can be derived from natural sources like plants … More details → Ascorbic Acid Preservative E300 Not animal-derived Ascorbic acid is a form of vitamin C, an essential nutrient for human health. It is found naturally in many … More details → Beef Brisket Animal-derived Beef brisket is a cut of beef from the breast or lower chest of a cow. It is known for … More details →

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