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Algin E400-E404 Not animal-derived Algin is a general term for salts of alginic acid, a polysaccharide found in the cell walls of brown seaweed. … More details → And Paprika Not animal-derived Paprika is a spice made from ground dried peppers of the species *Capsicum annuum*. The peppers used can range from … More details → Chilies Not animal-derived Chilies are the fruit of plants from the genus *Capsicum*. They are native to the Americas and come in many … More details → D-glucuronolactone Not animal-derived D-glucuronolactone is a naturally occurring compound found in the body, particularly in connective tissues. It is also found in some … More details → Glucose-fructose Not animal-derived Glucose-fructose is a liquid sweetener made from corn starch. It is a mixture of two simple sugars: glucose and fructose. … More details → Ground Flaxseed Not animal-derived Ground flaxseed is made from flaxseeds, which are the tiny seeds of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum). The seeds are … More details → Ground Yellow Corn Not animal-derived Ground yellow corn is a common grain product made from dried kernels of yellow corn that have been milled. It … More details → Hard Red Wheat Not animal-derived Hard red wheat is a type of wheat with a hard kernel and a reddish-brown bran. It is a common … More details → Honey Granules Animal-derived Honey granules are dried, granulated honey. Honey is a sweet, viscous fluid produced by honey bees from the nectar of … More details → Natural Cheddar Cheese Flavor Animal-derived Natural cheddar cheese flavor is a flavoring substance made from real cheddar cheese. It is produced by breaking down the … More details → Organic Bell Peppers Not animal-derived Bell peppers are the edible fruits of plants in the *Capsicum annuum* species. They are grown worldwide in temperate climates … More details → Organic Cacao Not animal-derived Organic cacao comes from the beans of the Theobroma cacao tree, native to Central and South America. The beans are … More details → Organic Cacao Powder Not animal-derived Organic cacao powder is made from dried, fermented, and roasted cacao beans, the seeds of the Theobroma cacao tree. The … More details → Organic Chia Seed Not animal-derived Chia seeds are the tiny seeds of the Salvia hispanica plant, native to Mexico and Guatemala. They are typically consumed … More details → Organic Chicken Stock Animal-derived Organic chicken stock is a savory liquid made by simmering chicken bones, meat, and vegetables (like carrots, celery, and onions) … More details → Oyster Extractives Animal-derived Oyster extractives are made from oysters, which are bivalve mollusks found in marine and brackish habitats worldwide. The extract is … More details → Prepared Kidney Beans Not animal-derived Prepared kidney beans are the edible seeds of the kidney bean plant (Phaseolus vulgaris) that have been cooked and processed … More details → Reverse Osmosis Water Not animal-derived Reverse osmosis water is purified water that has been filtered using a process called reverse osmosis. This process uses a … More details → Sodium Benzoate And Sorbic Acid E211, E200 Not animal-derived Sodium benzoate is a salt of benzoic acid, a common food preservative. Benzoic acid occurs naturally in many plants, like … More details → Spread: Vegetable Oil Blend Not animal-derived A vegetable oil blend is a mixture of different refined vegetable oils, such as soybean, canola, or sunflower oil. These … More details → Squash Not animal-derived Squash is a type of gourd that grows on a vine. It includes varieties like pumpkin, zucchini, acorn squash, and … More details → TBHQ And Citric Acid Added To Protect Flavor Not animal-derived TBHQ (tertiary butylhydroquinone) is a synthetic antioxidant. Citric acid is a naturally occurring weak organic acid. They are often used … More details → Amaranth Flour Not animal-derived Amaranth flour is made from amaranth, a grain-like seed that has been cultivated for thousands of years. The tiny seeds … More details → Angus Beef Animal-derived Angus beef comes from a specific breed of beef cattle originating in Scotland. These cattle are known for their high-quality … More details → Artificial Flavors And Artificial Colors Not animal-derived Artificial flavors are chemical mixtures designed to mimic the taste of natural ingredients. Artificial colors are synthetic dyes added to … More details → Coriander Seed Not animal-derived Coriander seed comes from the Coriandrum sativum plant, the same plant that produces cilantro leaves. The seeds are small, round, … More details → Dehydrated Cheddar Cheese Animal-derived Dehydrated cheddar cheese is a concentrated form of cheddar cheese made by removing most of its water content. This process … More details → Fresh Onion Not animal-derived The fresh onion (Allium cepa) is a root vegetable native to Asia. It is cultivated worldwide for its pungent flavor … More details → Hydrogenated Rapeseed And Cottonseed Oil Not animal-derived Hydrogenated rapeseed and cottonseed oil is a blend of vegetable oils that have undergone a process called hydrogenation. This process … More details → Portabella Mushrooms Not animal-derived Portabella mushrooms are large, mature specimens of the common button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus). They are a type of fungus that … More details → Strawberry Flavor Strawberry flavor is an ingredient that provides the taste of strawberries to foods. It can be derived from natural sources … More details → Sweet Relish Not animal-derived Sweet relish is a condiment made from finely chopped pickled cucumbers, often with added sugar and spices. It can also … More details → White Corn Meal Not animal-derived White corn meal is a coarse flour made from dried white corn kernels. The kernels are ground to varying degrees … More details → White Sesame Seeds Not animal-derived White sesame seeds are the small, oval seeds of the sesame plant, native to Africa. They are harvested, cleaned, and … More details → An Emulsifier And Vanilla Not animal-derived Vanilla is a flavoring derived from the cured pods of vanilla orchids. The most common type, Vanilla planifolia, is native … More details → Apple Sauce Not animal-derived Apple sauce is a puree made from cooked apples. It is typically made by simmering peeled, cored, and chopped apples … More details → Black Pepper Extract Not animal-derived Black pepper extract is a concentrated flavoring derived from the dried berries of the Piper nigrum plant, commonly known as … More details → Cashewmilk Not animal-derived Cashewmilk is a plant-based beverage made from ground cashews and water. It is often fortified with vitamins and minerals. The … More details → Chicory Not animal-derived Chicory is a plant whose root is often roasted, ground, and used as a coffee substitute or additive. The root … More details → Clam Broth Animal-derived Clam broth is the liquid left behind after cooking clams. It is made by simmering clams, often with aromatics like … More details → Cultured Part Skim Cow's Milk Animal-derived This is a dairy product made from cow's milk where some of the fat has been removed (part skim). The … More details → Cultured Pasteurized Cream Animal-derived Cultured pasteurized cream is made by adding a starter culture of bacteria to pasteurized cream. These bacteria ferment the lactose … More details → Cultured Whole Milk Animal-derived Cultured whole milk is made by adding live bacterial cultures to whole milk. These cultures ferment lactose (milk sugar) into … More details → Enzyme Modified Romano Cheese Animal-derived Enzyme-modified Romano cheese is a dairy product made by using enzymes to break down the proteins and fats in Romano … More details → Garlic Cloves Not animal-derived Garlic is a species in the onion genus, Allium. It is native to Central Asia and northeastern Iran and has … More details → Guar Gums E412 Not animal-derived Guar gum is a dietary fiber derived from the ground endosperm of guar beans, which are legumes native to India … More details → Light Corn Syrup Not animal-derived Light corn syrup is a liquid sweetener made from corn starch. The starch is broken down into smaller sugar molecules, … More details → Monocalcium Phosphate Monohydrate Not animal-derived Monocalcium phosphate monohydrate is a chemical compound that is a form of calcium phosphate. It is produced industrially by reacting … More details → Natural And Artificial Flavorings Natural and artificial flavorings are compounds added to foods to give them a specific taste or smell. Natural flavors are … More details → Organic Cacao Butter Not animal-derived Cacao butter is the fat extracted from the cacao bean, the source of chocolate. It is a pale yellow, solid … More details →

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