Food Ingredients

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Ground Flax Seed Not animal-derived Ground flaxseed is made from flax seeds, which are tiny seeds from the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum). The seeds are … More details → Hard Cooked Egg Animal-derived A hard-cooked egg is a whole chicken egg that has been boiled in its shell until both the white and … More details → Natural Coloring Natural coloring refers to colorants derived from plant, animal, or mineral sources. These are often extracted using physical processes like … More details → Orange Peels Not animal-derived Orange peels are the outer rind of oranges, a citrus fruit. They contain natural oils that give oranges their distinctive … More details → Organic Fennel Not animal-derived Fennel is a plant in the carrot family with a bulbous base, stalks, and feathery leaves. It has a mild … More details → Organic Malt Extract Not animal-derived Organic malt extract is a sweetener made from organic barley. The barley grains are sprouted, dried, and then steeped in … More details → Organic Reb A Not animal-derived Organic Reb A is a high-purity stevia leaf extract. It is a naturally occurring sweetener derived from the leaves of … More details → Organic Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips Not animal-derived Organic semi-sweet chocolate chips are made from cocoa beans, sugar, cocoa butter, and often soy lecithin or vanilla. The cocoa … More details → Port Wine Port wine is a fortified wine, meaning a spirit (usually brandy) is added during production. It originates from the Douro … More details → Potassium Bitartrate E336(i) Not animal-derived Potassium bitartrate is a salt of tartaric acid, a naturally occurring acid found in fruits like grapes. It is a … More details → Red Lentils Not animal-derived Red lentils are a type of pulse, which are edible seeds of legume plants. They are small, lens-shaped legumes that … More details → Smoked Sea Salt Not animal-derived Smoked sea salt is a type of sea salt that has been exposed to smoke from burning wood, such as … More details → Spices Including Chili Pepper Not animal-derived Spices are plant-derived substances used to flavor food. They can come from seeds, fruits, roots, bark, or vegetative substances. Chili … More details → Worcestershire Powder Animal-derived Worcestershire powder is a dry mix that captures the complex flavor of liquid Worcestershire sauce. It is made by dehydrating … More details → Alpha Amylase Not animal-derived Alpha-amylase is an enzyme that breaks down starches into smaller sugars. It is naturally found in the saliva and digestive … More details → And Soybean Not animal-derived Soybean oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the soybean plant. It is one of the most … More details → Beet Root Powder Not animal-derived Beet root powder is made from dried and ground beets, a root vegetable. The process concentrates the natural color and … More details → Beta-apo-8-carotenal Not animal-derived Beta-apo-8-carotenal is a synthetic carotenoid, meaning it is made by humans. It is chemically related to vitamin A and beta-carotene, … More details → Black Bean Not animal-derived Black beans are a type of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). They are native to the Americas and are grown worldwide. … More details → Caramel Flavor Caramel flavor is a flavoring agent that mimics the taste and aroma of cooked sugar, often with notes of butter … More details → Carob Bean And Guar Gums Not animal-derived Carob bean gum and guar gum are both plant-based thickening and stabilizing agents. Carob bean gum comes from the seeds … More details → Cayenne Red Pepper Not animal-derived Cayenne red pepper is a variety of chili pepper, specifically *Capsicum annuum*. It is dried and ground into a powder, … More details → Crushed Pineapple Not animal-derived Crushed pineapple is made from ripe pineapples that have been mechanically broken down into smaller pieces. It retains the natural … More details → Dry Milk Animal-derived Dry milk, also called milk powder, is a dairy product made by evaporating milk until it is dry. It is … More details → Enriched Durum Wheat Flour Not animal-derived Enriched durum wheat flour is made from durum wheat, a hard type of wheat with a high protein content. The … More details → Flow Agent Not animal-derived Flow agents are substances added to powdered or granular foods to prevent clumping and improve their flow. They work by … More details → Ground Tomatoes Not animal-derived Ground tomatoes are made from whole tomatoes that have been crushed or pureed. They retain the juice and pulp of … More details → High Fructose Not animal-derived High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a liquid sweetener made from corn starch. The starch is broken down into glucose, and … More details → Hot Sauce Powder Not animal-derived Hot sauce powder is a dehydrated and ground form of hot sauce. It is typically made from dried chili peppers, … More details → Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottonseed Oil Not animal-derived This is a blend of soybean oil and cottonseed oil that has been hydrogenated. Hydrogenation is a process that adds … More details → Including Turmeric Not animal-derived Turmeric is a bright yellow spice derived from the root of the Curcuma longa plant, native to Southeast Asia. The … More details → Low Fat Buttermilk Animal-derived Low-fat buttermilk is the liquid left over after churning butter from milk. It is lower in fat than traditional buttermilk. … More details → Mozzarella Cheese: Pasteurized Milk Animal-derived Mozzarella cheese is a soft, white cheese traditionally made from Italian buffalo milk, though cow's milk is more common today. … More details → Natural Peach Flavor Natural peach flavor is a flavoring substance derived from natural sources, such as peach fruit or plant parts. It is … More details → Not More Than 20% Fat Animal-derived This refers to a food product, typically meat or poultry, that has had a portion of its fat removed. The … More details → Orange Juice Solids Not animal-derived Orange juice solids are a concentrated form of orange juice, made by removing water. This process intensifies the flavor and … More details → Organic Granulated Garlic Not animal-derived Organic granulated garlic is dried garlic that has been ground into small granules. It is made from garlic bulbs grown … More details → Organic Mustard Flour Not animal-derived Organic mustard flour is a powder made from dried, ground mustard seeds. It is produced from organic farming practices, meaning … More details → Organic Oat Bran Not animal-derived Organic oat bran is the outer layer of the oat groat, separated during the milling process. It is a whole … More details → Organic Tapioca Flour Not animal-derived Organic tapioca flour is a starch extracted from the cassava root, a plant native to South America. The root is … More details → Pasteurized Process American Cheese: Milk Animal-derived Milk is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by the mammary glands of mammals. In processed cheese, it is typically pasteurized … More details → Pastry Flour Not animal-derived Pastry flour is a type of wheat flour milled from soft wheat. It has a lower protein content compared to … More details → Seasoned Cooked Beef Animal-derived Seasoned cooked beef is beef that has been cooked and then flavored with seasonings. The beef is typically cut into … More details → Seasoned Salt Seasoned salt is a blend of salt with various herbs, spices, and sometimes other flavor enhancers like MSG or sugar. … More details → Spices And Garlic Not animal-derived Spices are dried parts of plants, such as seeds, fruits, roots, bark, or buds, used for flavoring, coloring, or preserving … More details → Vegetable Extracts Not animal-derived Vegetable extracts are concentrated liquids or powders made from various plant parts like roots, leaves, fruits, or seeds. They are … More details → Whole Grain Wheat Flakes Not animal-derived Whole grain wheat flakes are made from the entire wheat kernel, including the bran, germ, and endosperm. The wheat kernels … More details → A Milk Ingredient Animal-derived Milk ingredients are derived from milk, a nutrient-rich liquid produced by mammals. In food processing, they can include various forms … More details → Alfalfa Not animal-derived Alfalfa is a plant with small purple flowers and leaves. It is grown as a forage crop for livestock and … More details → Baby Lima Beans Not animal-derived Baby lima beans are a variety of the larger lima bean, known for their smaller size and creamier texture. They … More details →

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