Food Ingredients

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Rennet Casein Animal-derived Rennet casein is the main protein found in milk. It is made by adding rennet, an enzyme typically derived from … More details → Sodium Polyphosphates E452 Not animal-derived Sodium polyphosphates are a group of salts made from linking multiple phosphate units together. They are synthesized from phosphoric acid, … More details → Whole Grain Yellow Corn Flour Not animal-derived Whole grain yellow corn flour is a finely ground powder made from dried yellow corn kernels. Unlike refined corn flour, … More details → Coconut Extract Not animal-derived Coconut extract is a liquid flavoring made from the meat of mature coconuts. The coconut meat is typically dried, then … More details → Lactase Not animal-derived Lactase is an enzyme naturally found in the digestive system of mammals, including humans. It is produced by the cells … More details → Natural Peppermint Flavor Not animal-derived Natural peppermint flavor is derived from the peppermint plant (Mentha piperita). The flavor compounds are extracted using methods like steam … More details → Organic Distilled White Vinegar Not animal-derived Organic distilled white vinegar is made from organic grain alcohol that has been fermented and oxidized. This process creates acetic … More details → Contains Less Than 2% Salt Not animal-derived Salt, also known as sodium chloride, is a mineral compound made of sodium and chlorine. It is naturally found in … More details → Cottonseed Soybean Not animal-derived Cottonseed oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the cotton plant. After the cotton fibers are removed, … More details → Potato Maltodextrin Not animal-derived Potato maltodextrin is a carbohydrate made from potatoes. It is produced by breaking down potato starch into smaller sugar units … More details → Including Celery Seed Not animal-derived Celery seed comes from the dried seeds of the celery plant (Apium graveolens). The seeds are typically harvested when the … More details → Light Tuna Animal-derived Light tuna refers to several species of smaller tuna, such as skipjack and yellowfin. It is typically caught using purse … More details → Natural And Artificial Vanilla Flavor Not animal-derived Vanilla flavor can come from natural sources like the vanilla bean or be created synthetically in a lab. Natural vanilla … More details → Turmeric Color E100 Not animal-derived Turmeric color is a natural yellow-orange coloring derived from the root of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). The coloring compound, … More details → Chicken Breast Meat Animal-derived Chicken breast meat is the flesh from the breast of a chicken, a domesticated fowl. It is a common source … More details → Coconut With Sodium Metabisulfite E223 Not animal-derived Coconut is the white, fleshy part of the coconut palm fruit. For processed coconut, it is typically shredded or flaked … More details → Cultured Milk And Cream Animal-derived Cultured milk and cream is a dairy product made by adding a starter culture of lactic acid bacteria to milk … More details → Kombucha Culture Not animal-derived Kombucha culture, also known as a SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast), is a gelatinous disc made of cellulose … More details → Mint Not animal-derived Mint is an herb from the Mentha genus, with a refreshing, cool flavor. It grows wild and is cultivated worldwide. … More details → Organic Dark Chocolate Not animal-derived Organic dark chocolate is made from cacao beans that are grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. The beans are fermented, … More details → Sushi Vinegar Not animal-derived Sushi vinegar is a seasoned rice vinegar used to flavor sushi rice. It is made by adding salt and sugar … More details → Corn Bran Not animal-derived Corn bran is the fibrous outer layer of the corn kernel. It is separated from the starchy endosperm and germ … More details → Emulsifier: Soy Lecithin Not animal-derived Soy lecithin is a fatty substance derived from soybeans. It is typically produced by extracting oil from soybeans and then … More details → Light Brown Sugar Not animal-derived Light brown sugar is a type of sugar made from sugarcane or sugar beets. It is refined white sugar with … More details → Organic Black Beans Not animal-derived Organic black beans are a variety of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. They are a … More details → And Xanthan Gum E415 Not animal-derived Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide, a type of carbohydrate, produced by the fermentation of sugar by a specific bacterium called … More details → Bifidus And L Not animal-derived Bifidus and L are strains of beneficial bacteria, often referred to as probiotics. They are naturally found in the human … More details → Roasted Cashews Not animal-derived Cashews are kidney-shaped seeds that grow at the bottom of the cashew apple, a fruit from a tropical evergreen tree … More details → Artificial And Natural Flavor Flavors are substances that give food a particular taste or smell. Natural flavors are derived from plant or animal sources. … More details → Battered With: Water Not animal-derived Water is a clear, odorless, tasteless liquid essential for life. It is a chemical compound made of two hydrogen atoms … More details → Crust: Wheat Flour Not animal-derived Wheat flour is a powder made from grinding whole or parts of wheat grains. It is a fundamental ingredient in … More details → Lactic Acid Powder E270 Not animal-derived Lactic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid found in milk and other foods. It is produced commercially through the … More details → Dried Chicken Broth Animal-derived Dried chicken broth is made by simmering chicken bones and meat, then concentrating the liquid and drying it into a … More details → Organic Green Tea Not animal-derived Green tea is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Unlike black tea, green tea leaves are not … More details → Sausage Animal-derived Sausage is a food typically made from ground meat, such as pork, beef, or poultry, mixed with fat, salt, and … More details → Egg White Lysozyme E1105 Animal-derived Egg white lysozyme is an enzyme naturally found in egg whites and other animal secretions. It is produced commercially by … More details → Ferrous Lactate Not animal-derived Ferrous lactate is the iron salt of lactic acid. It is produced by reacting lactic acid, often derived from the … More details → Fontina Cheese Animal-derived Fontina is a semi-soft Italian cow's milk cheese that originated in the Aosta Valley region of Italy. It is typically … More details → Microbial Not animal-derived Microbial ingredients are derived from microorganisms like bacteria, yeast, or fungi. These can be whole cells, extracts, or compounds produced … More details → Mono Calcium Phosphate Not animal-derived Mono calcium phosphate is a salt made from calcium, phosphorus, and oxygen. It is produced commercially by reacting calcium carbonate … More details → Monoand Diglycerides E471 Mono- and diglycerides are a mixture of mono- and diglycerides, which are fats that occur naturally in foods. They are … More details → Palm/palm Kernel Oil Not animal-derived Palm oil and palm kernel oil are edible vegetable oils extracted from the oil palm tree. Palm oil comes from … More details → High Oleic Safflower Oil Not animal-derived High oleic safflower oil is a vegetable oil derived from the seeds of the safflower plant. It is a monounsaturated … More details → Palm And Soybean Oils Not animal-derived Palm and soybean oils are fats derived from the fruit of the oil palm tree and the soybean, respectively. These … More details → Pineapple Juice From Concentrate Not animal-derived Pineapple juice from concentrate is made from pineapples that have been processed to remove most of the water. The concentrated … More details → Red And Green Jalapeno Peppers Not animal-derived Jalapeño peppers are a medium-sized chili pepper variety of the cultivar *Capsicum annuum*. They are typically harvested when green but … More details → Soybean Cottonseed Not animal-derived Soybean and cottonseed are both oilseeds. Soybean oil is extracted from soybeans, which are legumes. Cottonseed oil is extracted from … More details → The Following: Yeast Not animal-derived Yeast is a single-celled microorganism, a type of fungus. It is naturally present in the environment and on plant matter. … More details → Benzoic Acid E210 Not animal-derived Benzoic acid is a simple organic compound. It occurs naturally in many plants, like cranberries and plums, but is often … More details → Concentrated Apple Juice Not animal-derived Concentrated apple juice is made by removing most of the water from apple juice. This process intensifies the natural sugars, … More details →

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