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Caffeine Not animal-derived Caffeine is a natural stimulant found in various plants, including coffee beans, tea leaves, and cacao pods. It can be … More details → Sour Cream Animal-derived Sour cream is a dairy product created by fermenting regular cream with lactic acid bacteria. This fermentation process thickens the … More details → A Preservative E211 Not animal-derived Sodium benzoate is a chemical compound that acts as a preservative. It is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, which … More details → To Prevent Caking Anti-caking agents are substances added to powdered or granular foods to prevent clumping and ensure they remain free-flowing. They work … More details → Organic Sugar Not animal-derived Organic sugar is a type of sugar produced from sugarcane or sugar beets that have been grown and processed according … More details → Rosemary Extract E 392 Not animal-derived Rosemary extract is a natural ingredient derived from the leaves of the rosemary plant (Rosmarinus officinalis). It is made by … More details → FD&C Yellow #5 E102 Not animal-derived FD&C Yellow #5, also known as Tartrazine, is a synthetic yellow dye. It is made from petroleum. More details → Mustard Not animal-derived Mustard is a condiment and spice made from the seeds of the mustard plant. The seeds are typically ground and … More details → Cumin Not animal-derived Cumin is a spice made from the dried seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, which belongs to the parsley family. … More details → Romano Cheese Animal-derived Romano cheese is a hard, salty Italian-style cheese. It is traditionally made from sheep's milk (Pecorino Romano), but can also … More details → Gellan Gum E418 Not animal-derived Gellan gum is a type of carbohydrate (polysaccharide) produced through the fermentation of a specific bacterium, *Sphingomonas elodea*. After fermentation, … More details → Sodium Tripolyphosphate E451(i) Not animal-derived Sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP) is a synthetic chemical compound, a salt of phosphoric acid. It is produced by heating sodium phosphate. More details → Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil Not animal-derived Hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a fat derived from the kernel of the oil palm fruit. It is made by … More details → Chicken Broth Animal-derived Chicken broth is a liquid food base made by simmering chicken meat, bones, and sometimes vegetables and herbs in water. … More details → Natural Vanilla Flavor Not animal-derived Natural vanilla flavor is a complex mixture of aromatic compounds extracted from vanilla beans. The beans are typically cured and … More details → Sorbitan Monostearate E 491 Sorbitan monostearate is a food additive that functions as an emulsifier. It is made by combining sorbitol, a sugar alcohol, … More details → Pasteurized Cream Animal-derived Pasteurized cream is the high-fat layer skimmed from milk, which has been heated to a specific temperature for a set … More details → Tapioca Syrup Not animal-derived Tapioca syrup is a liquid sweetener made from tapioca starch, which comes from the cassava root. It is produced by … More details → Walnuts Not animal-derived Walnuts are the edible seeds of trees belonging to the Juglans genus, most commonly the Persian or English walnut. They … More details → Oat Fiber Not animal-derived Oat fiber is a type of dietary fiber made from the outer hull of the oat grain. It is primarily … More details → Torula Yeast Not animal-derived Torula yeast is a type of yeast, specifically *Candida utilis*, that is cultivated on plant-based carbohydrate sources like wood sugars. … More details → Tomato Not animal-derived A tomato is the edible fruit of the plant Solanum lycopersicum, native to western South America and Central America. While … More details → Potassium Benzoate E212 Not animal-derived Potassium benzoate is a chemical compound that is the potassium salt of benzoic acid. It is typically produced synthetically. It … More details → Tapioca Dextrin Not animal-derived Tapioca dextrin is a carbohydrate made by breaking down tapioca starch through a process called hydrolysis. Tapioca starch comes from … More details → Pineapple Not animal-derived Pineapple is a tropical fruit grown on the plant Ananas comosus. It is known for its sweet and tangy flavor … More details → A Natural Mold Inhibitor E235 Not animal-derived Natamycin is a natural antifungal agent produced by the bacterium Streptomyces natalensis through a fermentation process. It is a polyene … More details → Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour Not animal-derived Enriched bleached wheat flour is a type of wheat flour that has undergone processing to whiten it and improve its … More details → Granulated Garlic Not animal-derived Granulated garlic is a spice made from dried garlic cloves that have been ground into a coarse, sand-like texture. It … More details → Potassium Lactate E326 Not animal-derived Potassium lactate is a salt formed from potassium and lactic acid. Lactic acid is a natural acid produced during fermentation, … More details → Agar E406 Not animal-derived Agar is a gelatin-like substance derived from red algae, a type of seaweed. It is extracted from the algae and … More details → Cellulose Gel E460 Not animal-derived Cellulose gel is a refined form of cellulose, which is a major component of plant cell walls. It is produced … More details → Calcium Pantothenate Not animal-derived Calcium pantothenate is a calcium salt of pantothenic acid, also known as vitamin B5. It is a synthetic form of … More details → Blueberries Not animal-derived Blueberries are small, round, blue-purple berries that grow on bushes. They are native to North America and are harvested directly … More details → Cottonseed Oil Not animal-derived Cottonseed oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of cotton plants. The seeds are cleaned, dehulled, and then … More details → Unbleached Wheat Flour Not animal-derived Unbleached wheat flour is a powder made by grinding wheat kernels. Unlike bleached flour, it is not treated with chemical … More details → Durum Wheat Semolina Not animal-derived Durum wheat semolina is a coarse, pale yellow flour made from durum wheat. It is produced by grinding the endosperm … More details → Tartaric Acid E334 Not animal-derived Tartaric acid is a naturally occurring organic acid found in many fruits, most notably grapes, bananas, and tamarinds. It is … More details → Alcohol Not animal-derived Alcohol, specifically ethanol, is a clear, colorless liquid produced through the fermentation of sugars by yeast. These sugars can come … More details → Broccoli Not animal-derived Broccoli is a green vegetable in the cabbage family, known for its tree-like florets and thick stalk. It is a … More details → Semolina Not animal-derived Semolina is a coarse, pale yellow flour made from durum wheat. Durum wheat is a hard type of wheat, and … More details → Sodium Lactate E325 Not animal-derived Sodium lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid. Lactic acid is naturally produced in the body and is also … More details → Red Bell Pepper Not animal-derived Red bell pepper is a type of sweet pepper, a fruit of the Capsicum annuum plant, harvested when fully ripe. … More details → Annatto Color E160b Not animal-derived Annatto color is a natural food coloring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana). The color is … More details → Palm Kernel Not animal-derived Palm kernel refers to the edible inner part of the seed from the oil palm fruit. Palm kernel oil is … More details → Pea Protein Not animal-derived Pea protein is a food ingredient derived from yellow peas (Pisum sativum). It is typically produced by drying and grinding … More details → Red Bell Peppers Not animal-derived Red bell peppers are the mature, ripened fruit of the Capsicum annuum plant, a species that includes many common peppers. … More details → Vegetable Color Not animal-derived Vegetable Color is a broad term for food colorings derived from plant sources. These colors are extracted from various fruits, … More details → Whey Protein Isolate Animal-derived Whey protein isolate is a highly purified form of protein derived from milk. It is a byproduct of cheese production, … More details → Caramel E150a-d Not animal-derived Caramel is a food ingredient made by heating various sugars, such as glucose syrup or sucrose. This heating process causes … More details → Erythritol E968 Not animal-derived Erythritol is a sugar alcohol, a type of carbohydrate that tastes sweet but has very few calories. It is found … More details →

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