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Sodium Propionate E281 Not animal-derived Sodium propionate is the sodium salt of propionic acid. Propionic acid occurs naturally in some foods, such as cheese, and … More details → Hydrolyzed Corn Protein Not animal-derived Hydrolyzed corn protein is a food ingredient made from corn. It is produced by breaking down corn proteins into smaller … More details → Tocopherols E306, E307, E308, E309 Not animal-derived Tocopherols are a group of organic compounds, many of which have vitamin E activity. They are naturally found in various … More details → Mustard Flour Not animal-derived Mustard flour is made by grinding dried mustard seeds. It can come from yellow (white), brown, or black mustard seeds, … More details → Vegetable Glycerin E422 Not animal-derived Vegetable glycerin is a clear, odorless, and sweet-tasting liquid. It is a sugar alcohol derived from plant oils, such as … More details → Calcium Lactate E327 Calcium lactate is a white crystalline salt made from calcium and lactic acid. Lactic acid is naturally produced by fermentation, … More details → Lime Juice Not animal-derived Lime juice is the liquid extracted from limes, which are small, round citrus fruits. It is typically obtained by pressing … More details → Inulin Not animal-derived Inulin is a type of dietary fiber, specifically a fructan, which is a carbohydrate made of chains of fructose molecules. … More details → Popcorn Not animal-derived Popcorn is a specific type of corn kernel (Zea mays everta) that expands and puffs up when heated. It is … More details → FD&C Blue #1 E133 Not animal-derived FD&C Blue #1, also known as Brilliant Blue FCF, is a synthetic color additive. It is a bright blue dye … More details → Potato Flour Not animal-derived Potato flour is a fine, powdery ingredient made from whole, cooked, and dried potatoes. The process involves peeling, cooking, drying, … More details → Glucose Not animal-derived Glucose is a simple sugar, also known as a monosaccharide, and is a fundamental source of energy for the body. … More details → Sunflower Seeds Not animal-derived Sunflower seeds are the edible seeds harvested from the head of the sunflower plant (Helianthus annuus). After harvesting, the seeds … More details → Colors Colors are substances added to food products to change or enhance their visual appearance. They can be derived from natural … More details → Sesame Oil Not animal-derived Sesame oil is an edible vegetable oil made from sesame seeds. It can be cold-pressed for a lighter flavor or … More details → Stevia Leaf Extract E960 Not animal-derived Stevia leaf extract is a natural, calorie-free sweetener derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant. The sweet compounds, … More details → Expeller-pressed Canola Oil Not animal-derived Expeller-pressed canola oil is a type of vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the canola plant, a cultivar of … More details → Sodium Metabisulfite E223 Not animal-derived Sodium metabisulfite is an inorganic salt that forms a white, crystalline powder. It is primarily composed of sodium, sulfur, and … More details → Flavor Flavor is a general term for substances added to food to give it a specific taste or aroma. These substances … More details → Brown Rice Syrup Not animal-derived Brown rice syrup is a sweetener made from brown rice. It is produced by cooking brown rice and then using … More details → Dough Conditioners Dough conditioners are a group of ingredients added to flour-based products. They can include enzymes, emulsifiers, and reducing agents. These … More details → Modified Tapioca Starch Not animal-derived Modified tapioca starch is a carbohydrate derived from the cassava plant, which is native to South America. The starch is … More details → Oleoresin Of Paprika E160c Not animal-derived Oleoresin of paprika is a natural extract obtained from the dried fruits of the paprika plant (Capsicum annuum L.). It … More details → Bulgaricus Not animal-derived Lactobacillus bulgaricus (often shortened to L. bulgaricus or just "Bulgaricus" on labels) is a type of lactic acid bacteria. It … More details → Antioxidant Antioxidants are substances that help protect cells from damage caused by unstable molecules called free radicals. They work by slowing … More details → Glycerine E422 Glycerine, also known as glycerol, is a simple sugar alcohol. It can be obtained from animal fats or vegetable oils … More details → Shrimp Animal-derived Shrimp are small, ten-legged crustaceans found in both fresh and saltwater environments worldwide. They are harvested through fishing or aquaculture … More details → Spice Extractives Not animal-derived Spice extractives are concentrated flavor and aroma compounds derived from natural spices. They are typically produced by extracting the desired … More details → Whole Grain Oats Not animal-derived Whole grain oats are the edible seeds of the oat plant (Avena sativa). As a whole grain, they include all … More details → Corn Meal Not animal-derived Corn meal is a coarse flour made from dried corn (maize) kernels. The kernels are ground into a powder, which … More details → Chili Powder Not animal-derived Chili powder is a spice made from dried, ground chili peppers. It is often a blend of different chili varieties, … More details → Thermophilus Not animal-derived Streptococcus thermophilus is a type of lactic acid bacteria widely used as a starter culture in the food industry. This … More details → Fruit Pectin E440 Not animal-derived Fruit pectin is a natural carbohydrate found in the cell walls of many fruits, especially citrus fruits and apples. It … More details → Nutmeg Not animal-derived Nutmeg is a spice derived from the seed of the *Myristica fragrans* tree, native to the Moluccas (Spice Islands) of … More details → Chicken Animal-derived Chicken is the meat obtained from domesticated fowl, specifically chickens. It is one of the most widely consumed types of … More details → White Pepper Not animal-derived White pepper is a spice derived from the dried fruit of the Piper nigrum plant, the same plant that produces … More details → Brown Rice Flour Not animal-derived Brown rice flour is a type of flour made by grinding whole brown rice grains. Unlike white rice flour, it … More details → Heavy Cream Animal-derived Heavy cream is the high-fat part of milk that rises to the top before homogenization. It is made by separating … More details → Organic Sunflower Oil Not animal-derived Sunflower oil is a liquid fat made by pressing the seeds of the sunflower plant. "Organic" means the sunflowers were … More details → Vitamin D Animal-derived Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for human health. It is naturally produced in the skin upon exposure to … More details → Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil Not animal-derived Partially hydrogenated soybean oil is a type of fat made from soybean oil. It is produced by adding hydrogen to … More details → Cucumbers Not animal-derived Cucumbers are a widely cultivated creeping vine plant belonging to the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). Botanically, they are considered a fruit, … More details → Cherries Not animal-derived Cherries are the small, round, fleshy fruits of the cherry tree, typically red or black in color. They are stone … More details → Cultured Dextrose Not animal-derived Cultured dextrose is a food ingredient made by fermenting dextrose (a simple sugar, also known as glucose) with specific strains … More details → Sodium Hexametaphosphate E452i Not animal-derived Sodium hexametaphosphate is a type of phosphate salt. It is a synthetic compound made from phosphoric acid, which is a … More details → Stabilizer Stabilizers are a group of food ingredients used to help maintain the physical properties of food products. They prevent ingredients … More details → Green Beans Not animal-derived Green beans are the unripe, edible pods of the common bean plant (Phaseolus vulgaris). They are a type of legume, … More details → Sauce A sauce is a liquid or semi-liquid food product served with or used in preparing other foods. Sauces are made … More details → Cayenne Pepper Not animal-derived Cayenne pepper is a spice made from the dried and ground fruits of several varieties of *Capsicum annuum* chili peppers. … More details → Biotin Not animal-derived Biotin is a water-soluble B vitamin, also known as vitamin B7. It is naturally present in some foods and can … More details →

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