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Trisodium Phosphate E339(iii) Not animal-derived Trisodium phosphate (TSP) is a cleaning agent and food additive. It is a sodium salt of phosphoric acid, typically made … More details → FD&C Red #3 E127 Not animal-derived FD&C Red #3, also known as Erythrosine, is a synthetic color additive. It is a cherry-pink dye that is manufactured … More details → Medium Chain Triglycerides Not animal-derived Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) are a type of fat derived from coconut oil or palm kernel oil. They are made … More details → Peppermint Oil Not animal-derived Peppermint oil is a natural flavoring derived from the peppermint plant (Mentha piperita). The essential oil is extracted from the … More details → Flavors Flavors are substances added to food to give it a specific taste or smell. They can be derived from natural … More details → Mango Not animal-derived Mango is a tropical stone fruit that grows on trees. It is native to South Asia but is now cultivated … More details → Organic Vanilla Extract Not animal-derived Organic vanilla extract is a liquid flavoring made from vanilla beans that have been grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. … More details → Cultured Nonfat Milk Animal-derived Cultured nonfat milk is made by adding live bacterial cultures to skim milk. These cultures ferment the milk's natural sugars … More details → As Preservatives E200-203 Not animal-derived Sorbic acid and its salts (like potassium sorbate and calcium sorbate) are antimicrobial preservatives. They occur naturally in some plants, … More details → Whole Grain Wheat Flour Not animal-derived Whole grain wheat flour is made by grinding the entire wheat kernel, which includes the bran, germ, and endosperm. This … More details → Microbial Enzymes Not animal-derived Microbial enzymes are proteins produced by microorganisms like bacteria, yeasts, and fungi. They are often produced through fermentation processes, where … More details → Casei Lactic acid bacteria, often from the Lactobacillus genus, that are commonly used in food production. They are known for their … More details → Milk Powder Animal-derived Milk powder is a dairy product made by removing water from pasteurized milk. This can be done through evaporation or … More details → Canola Sunflower Oil Not animal-derived Canola sunflower oil is a blend of two vegetable oils. Canola oil comes from the seeds of the rapeseed plant, … More details → Oat Flour Not animal-derived Oat flour is made from whole oats that have been ground into a fine powder. It is a whole grain … More details → Whole Grain Oat Flour Not animal-derived Whole grain oat flour is a finely ground powder made from whole oat groats. It includes the bran, germ, and … More details → Turkey Animal-derived Turkey is a large bird native to North America. It is a common source of meat for consumers, raised domestically … More details → Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Not animal-derived Organic extra virgin olive oil is the highest grade of olive oil, produced from the fruit of the olive tree … More details → Anchovies Animal-derived Anchovies are small, saltwater fish belonging to the Engraulidae family. They are typically caught in the wild and are known … More details → Blue Cheese Animal-derived Blue cheese is a type of cheese made from cow's milk, sheep's milk, or goat's milk that has been ripened … More details → Cabbage Not animal-derived Cabbage is a leafy green, red, or purple vegetable that grows in cool climates. It is a member of the … More details → Chicken Breast With Rib Meat Animal-derived Chicken breast with rib meat is a cut of poultry that includes both the main breast muscle and the smaller … More details → Organic Tapioca Syrup Not animal-derived Organic tapioca syrup is a sweetener made from the starch of the cassava root, also known as the tapioca plant. … More details → An Artificial Flavor Artificial flavors are compounds that mimic the taste and aroma of natural ingredients but are created in a lab. They … More details → Mold Inhibitor Not animal-derived Mold inhibitors are substances added to foods to prevent the growth of mold. They can be naturally occurring compounds or … More details → Iodized Salt Not animal-derived Iodized salt is common table salt (sodium chloride) that has a small amount of iodine added to it. This iodine … More details → Textured Vegetable Protein Not animal-derived Textured vegetable protein (TVP) is a meat substitute made from defatted soy flour. The soy flour is cooked under pressure … More details → Bacterial Culture Bacterial cultures are live microorganisms, often bacteria, that are intentionally added to foods. They are commonly used to ferment foods, … More details → Lemon Not animal-derived Lemons are tart, yellow citrus fruits that grow on trees. They are widely cultivated in warm climates around the world. … More details → Chia Seeds Not animal-derived Chia seeds are tiny seeds from the plant Salvia hispanica, native to Mexico and Guatemala. They are harvested from the … More details → Chili Peppers Not animal-derived Chili peppers are the fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, native to the Americas. They are cultivated worldwide and … More details → Vitamin D2 Not animal-derived Vitamin D2, also known as ergocalciferol, is a form of vitamin D that is not naturally produced by the human … More details → Orange Peel Not animal-derived Orange peel is the outer rind of an orange fruit. It contains oils that give oranges their distinct aroma and … More details → Glucono-delta-lactone E575 Not animal-derived Glucono-delta-lactone (GDL) is a naturally occurring carbohydrate derived from glucose. It is produced commercially by the oxidation of glucose to … More details → Vitamin A Palmitate Added Animal-derived Vitamin A palmitate is a form of vitamin A, an essential nutrient for vision, immune function, and cell growth. It … More details → Quinoa Not animal-derived Quinoa is a flowering plant in the amaranth family, grown for its edible seeds. The seeds are small, round, and … More details → Green Bell Peppers Not animal-derived Green bell peppers are the unripe fruit of the *Capsicum annuum* plant. They are a cultivar of the pepper plant, … More details → Cocoa Powder Processed With Alkali Not animal-derived Cocoa powder processed with alkali, also known as Dutch-process cocoa, is made by treating natural cocoa powder with an alkaline … More details → Or Canola Oil Not animal-derived Canola oil is a vegetable oil made from the seeds of the canola plant. The plant is a variety of … More details → Turkey Breast Animal-derived Turkey breast is the meat from the breast of a turkey. It is a lean protein source that can be … More details → Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil Not animal-derived Hydrogenated cottonseed oil is a fat made from cottonseed oil that has been chemically changed through a process called hydrogenation. … More details → Palm Kernel And Palm Oil Not animal-derived Palm oil comes from the fleshy fruit of the oil palm tree, while palm kernel oil is extracted from the … More details → Soybean Lecithin Not animal-derived Soybean lecithin is a fatty substance derived from soybeans. It is typically produced by extracting oil from soybeans and then … More details → Firming Agent Not animal-derived Firming agents are substances that help fruits and vegetables maintain their firmness and texture during processing and storage. They are … More details → Soy Lecithin An Emulsifier Not animal-derived Soy lecithin is a fatty substance derived from soybeans. It is typically produced by extracting soybean oil and then processing … More details → Cultured Skim Milk Animal-derived Cultured skim milk is made from skim milk that has been fermented by beneficial bacteria, often called probiotics. This process … More details → Durum Wheat Flour Not animal-derived Durum wheat flour is a coarse flour made from durum wheat, a hard variety of wheat. It is the primary … More details → Magnesium Stearate Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid. Stearic acid is a fatty acid that can come … More details → Butterfat Animal-derived Butterfat is the fatty part of milk. It is separated from other milk components like water and protein to make … More details → A B Vitamin Not animal-derived Thiamin, also known as Vitamin B1, is a water-soluble vitamin essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nerve function. It is found … More details →

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