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Tapioca Not animal-derived Tapioca is a starch extracted from the cassava root, a tropical root vegetable native to South America. The cassava root … More details → Bananas Not animal-derived Bananas are a popular fruit that grow on large herbaceous flowering plants in the genus Musa. They are typically elongated … More details → Modified Wheat Starch Not animal-derived Modified wheat starch is a type of starch that has been altered physically or chemically to change its properties. It … More details → Reduced Fat Milk Animal-derived Reduced-fat milk is cow's milk from which some of the milk fat has been removed. It typically contains 2% milk … More details → Cornmeal Not animal-derived Cornmeal is a coarse flour made from dried corn kernels. It is produced by grinding dried corn, and can be … More details → Allspice Not animal-derived Allspice is the dried unripe fruit of the *Pimenta dioica* tree, native to the Caribbean. The berries are harvested when … More details → Mineral Oil Not animal-derived Mineral oil is a byproduct of the petroleum refining process. It is a clear, odorless, and tasteless liquid that is … More details → Seasoning Blend A seasoning blend is a mixture of dried herbs, spices, salt, and sometimes other flavor enhancers like MSG or sugar. … More details → Chili Not animal-derived Chili refers to the dried, ground pods of various species of the Capsicum genus of plants. These plants are native … More details → Calcium Peroxide Not animal-derived Calcium peroxide is a chemical compound made from calcium and oxygen. It is typically manufactured by reacting calcium hydroxide with … More details → Anticaking Agent Not animal-derived Anticaking agents are substances added to powdered or granulated foods to prevent clumping. They work by absorbing moisture or coating … More details → Organic Whole Wheat Flour Not animal-derived Organic whole wheat flour is made from the entire wheat kernel, including the bran, germ, and endosperm. It is produced … More details → Maltitol Syrup Not animal-derived Maltitol syrup is a sugar alcohol produced from maltose, which is a sugar found in starch. It is made by … More details → Yellow 5 & 6 E102 (Yellow 5), E110 (Yellow 6) Not animal-derived Yellow 5 (also known as Tartrazine) and Yellow 6 (also known as Sunset Yellow FCF) are synthetic food dyes. They … More details → Semi Sweet Chocolate Not animal-derived Semi-sweet chocolate is a type of dark chocolate that contains a significant amount of cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and sugar. … More details → Pretzels Pretzels are a type of baked snack food, typically made from a dough of wheat flour, water, yeast, and salt. … More details → Xylitol Not animal-derived Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that occurs naturally in small amounts in many fruits and vegetables. It is commercially produced … More details → Enriched Unbleached Wheat Flour Not animal-derived Enriched unbleached wheat flour is made from wheat that has not been bleached with chemicals. It is enriched with added … More details → Ethyl Alcohol Not animal-derived Ethyl alcohol, also known as ethanol, is a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic odor. It is produced through the … More details → Carmine E120 Animal-derived Carmine is a vibrant red pigment derived from cochineal insects (Dactylopius coccus). The insects are dried, crushed, and then processed … More details → Organic Tomato Puree Not animal-derived Organic tomato puree is made from ripe, whole organic tomatoes that have been washed, sorted, and then pureed. The puree … More details → Chicken Breast Animal-derived Chicken breast is the meat from the chest of a chicken. It is a lean, white meat that is a … More details → Xanthan E415 Not animal-derived Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide, a type of complex carbohydrate. It is produced by the fermentation of sugar by a … More details → Glucose-fructose Syrup Not animal-derived Glucose-fructose syrup is a liquid sweetener made from corn starch. The corn starch is broken down into glucose, which is … More details → Sodium Selenite Not animal-derived Sodium selenite is a white, crystalline powder. It is the sodium salt of selenous acid, a form of selenium. It … More details → Acacia E414 Not animal-derived Acacia gum, also known as gum arabic, is a natural gum made from the hardened sap of acacia trees. The … More details → Coconut Cream Not animal-derived Coconut cream is a thick, rich liquid made from the white meat of mature coconuts. It is produced by grating … More details → Glycerol E422 Glycerol, also known as glycerin, is a simple sugar alcohol. It is a clear, colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is … More details → Interesterified Soybean Oil Not animal-derived Interesterified soybean oil is a type of vegetable oil made from soybeans. It is produced by a process called interesterification, … More details → Bifidus Bifidus is a type of beneficial bacteria, often referring to strains of *Bifidobacterium* species. These bacteria are naturally found in … More details → Propyl Gallate E310 Propyl gallate is a synthetic antioxidant. It is made by reacting gallic acid, a compound found in plants like gallnuts, … More details → Turbinado Sugar Not animal-derived Turbinado sugar is a type of raw cane sugar. It is made by crushing sugarcane to extract the juice, which … More details → Alum Not animal-derived Alum is a group of aluminum-containing salts, most commonly potassium aluminum sulfate. It is found naturally in mineral deposits and … More details → Asiago Cheese Animal-derived Asiago cheese is a firm, Italian cow's milk cheese. It originated in the Veneto region of Italy. It is made … More details → From Corn Not animal-derived Corn is a grain crop grown widely in the United States. Ingredients derived from corn can include corn starch, corn … More details → Invertase Not animal-derived Invertase is an enzyme that breaks down sucrose (table sugar) into two simpler sugars: glucose and fructose. It is naturally … More details → Pistachios Not animal-derived Pistachios are the edible seeds of the pistachio tree, native to Central Asia and the Middle East. They are typically … More details → Adipic Acid Not animal-derived Adipic acid is a white crystalline powder. It is a man-made chemical that is often produced from petroleum-based feedstocks. It … More details → Agar-agar E406 Not animal-derived Agar-agar is a jelly-like substance derived from red algae. It is processed from the cell walls of certain seaweeds, typically … More details → Concentrated Lemon Juice Not animal-derived Concentrated lemon juice is made by removing water from lemon juice. This process intensifies the flavor and aroma of the … More details → Ginger Puree Not animal-derived Ginger puree is made from the root of the ginger plant, a flowering perennial native to Southeast Asia. The root … More details → Red Cabbage Not animal-derived Red cabbage, also known as purple cabbage, is a variety of cabbage with dark purple outer leaves. It is a … More details → Chicken Flavor Chicken flavor is a substance that gives food a taste like chicken. It can be made from real chicken, chicken … More details → Non Fat Milk Animal-derived Nonfat dry milk is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk. It is a dairy product that contains protein, … More details → Organic Almonds Not animal-derived Almonds are the edible seeds of the almond tree, native to the Middle East and South Asia. They are typically … More details → Taurine Not animal-derived Taurine is an amino sulfonic acid, a building block for proteins. It is naturally found in the body, in some … More details → Sodium Nitrate E251 Not animal-derived Sodium nitrate is a white crystalline salt that occurs naturally in some vegetables. It is produced industrially by reacting sodium … More details → Wheat Protein Isolate Not animal-derived Wheat protein isolate is a concentrated form of protein derived from wheat. It is made by removing most of the … More details → Chocolate Processed With Alkali Not animal-derived Chocolate processed with alkali, also known as Dutch-process cocoa, is made by treating cocoa beans or cocoa powder with an … More details → Organic Corn Starch Not animal-derived Organic corn starch is a fine, white powder made from the endosperm of organic corn kernels. It is produced by … More details →

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