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Barley Malt Extract Not animal-derived Barley malt extract is a thick, sweet syrup made from malted barley grains. To make it, barley grains are first … More details → Lime Juice Concentrate Not animal-derived Lime juice concentrate is produced by removing most of the water from fresh lime juice. This process results in a … More details → Bread Crumbs Not animal-derived Bread crumbs are small pieces of dried bread. They are made by toasting or drying bread and then crumbling it … More details → Pasteurized Milk And Cream Animal-derived Pasteurized milk and cream are dairy products that have undergone pasteurization, a heat treatment process that kills harmful bacteria. Milk … More details → Powdered Sugar Not animal-derived Powdered sugar, also known as confectioners' sugar or icing sugar, is granulated sugar that has been finely ground into a … More details → Egg White Animal-derived Egg white is the clear liquid part of a bird's egg, most commonly from chickens. It is separated from the … More details → Ferric Orthophosphate Not animal-derived Ferric orthophosphate is an iron salt, a chemical compound containing iron and phosphate. It is typically produced synthetically for use … More details → Chocolate Chips Animal-derived Chocolate chips are small, solid pieces of chocolate. They are made from ingredients like cocoa solids, cocoa butter, sugar, and … More details → Wheat Bran Not animal-derived Wheat bran is the tough, outer layer of the wheat kernel, which is separated from the inner part (endosperm) during … More details → Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate E211, E202 Not animal-derived Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a compound found naturally in cranberries, prunes, and apples. Potassium sorbate … More details → Mayonnaise Animal-derived Mayonnaise is a thick, creamy sauce that is an emulsion of oil, egg yolk, and an acid, such as vinegar … More details → Rennet Animal-derived Rennet is a complex of enzymes, primarily chymosin, traditionally sourced from the stomach lining of young ruminant animals like calves. … More details → Natural & Artificial Flavor Natural & Artificial Flavor refers to a mix of flavorings used to give food a specific taste or smell. Natural … More details → Soluble Corn Fiber Not animal-derived Soluble corn fiber is a type of dietary fiber made from corn. It is produced by breaking down corn starch … More details → Organic Garlic Not animal-derived Organic garlic is a bulbous plant from the onion family (Alliaceae). It is grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers, … More details → Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese Animal-derived Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese is a semi-soft cheese made from cow's milk. It is produced by coagulating milk, … More details → Thyme Not animal-derived Thyme is an aromatic herb from the Thymus vulgaris plant, a member of the mint family. It is native to … More details → Organic Spices Not animal-derived Organic spices are dried parts of plants, such as seeds, fruits, roots, bark, or flowers, used to flavor food. They … More details → Corn Maltodextrin Not animal-derived Corn maltodextrin is a white powder made from corn starch. It is produced by a process called partial hydrolysis, which … More details → Vegetable Oils Not animal-derived Vegetable oils are fats extracted from plants, typically from seeds, fruits, or nuts. They are made by pressing or using … More details → TBHQ E319 Not animal-derived Tertiary butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) is a synthetic antioxidant. It is a chemical compound produced through a chemical reaction involving hydroquinone and … More details → Pepper Not animal-derived Pepper is a widely used spice derived from the dried berries of the *Piper nigrum* plant. These berries, known as … More details → Vitamin A Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for human health. It exists in different forms, including retinoids found in animal … More details → Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate E631, E627 Disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate are flavor enhancers, often used together to create a synergistic effect. They are nucleotides, compounds … More details → Vegetable Juice Not animal-derived Vegetable juice is the liquid pressed or extracted from various vegetables. It is made by crushing or blending vegetables and … More details → Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil Not animal-derived Hydrogenated vegetable oil is made by adding hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils, such as soybean, corn, or cottonseed oil. This … More details → Rolled Oats Not animal-derived Rolled oats are a type of whole grain oat that has been steamed, flattened, and lightly toasted. This process makes … More details → Malt Not animal-derived Malt is a grain product, most commonly made from barley, but also from wheat, rye, or other cereals. It is … More details → Mozzarella Cheese Animal-derived Mozzarella cheese is a fresh, soft, and stretchy cheese that originated in Italy. It is traditionally made from the milk … More details → Oleoresin Paprika E160c Not animal-derived Oleoresin paprika is a natural extract obtained from the pods of the Capsicum annuum pepper, commonly known as paprika. It … More details → Tamarind Not animal-derived Tamarind is the fruit of the tamarind tree (Tamarindus indica), a leguminous tree native to tropical Africa. The fruit grows … More details → Oats Not animal-derived Oats are a type of cereal grain grown from the Avena sativa plant. After harvesting, the grains are typically hulled … More details → Dehydrated Parsley Not animal-derived Dehydrated parsley is fresh parsley (Petroselinum crispum) that has had its moisture removed. Parsley is a popular herb from the … More details → Cream Of Tartar E336(i) Not animal-derived Cream of tartar is a white, powdery substance. It is the common name for potassium bitartrate, a natural byproduct of … More details → Organic Wheat Flour Not animal-derived Organic wheat flour is a powder made by grinding organic wheat grains. 'Organic' means the wheat was grown without synthetic … More details → Skim Milk Powder Animal-derived Skim milk powder is a dairy product made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk. It contains all the non-fat … More details → Stabilizers Stabilizers are a group of food ingredients used to help food products keep their desired texture and consistency. They prevent … More details → Mechanically Separated Chicken Animal-derived Mechanically separated chicken is a paste-like poultry product made by forcing chicken bones with attached edible tissue through a sieve … More details → Cocoa Mass Not animal-derived Cocoa mass, also known as chocolate liquor or cocoa liquor, is made by grinding roasted cocoa beans into a thick, … More details → Culture Not animal-derived Food cultures are living microorganisms, such as bacteria, yeasts, or molds, that are intentionally added to food to cause desired … More details → Acidophilus Not animal-derived Acidophilus refers to *Lactobacillus acidophilus*, a type of beneficial bacteria. It is naturally present in the human gut and in … More details → Buttermilk Powder Animal-derived Buttermilk powder is a dairy product made by removing water from liquid buttermilk. Buttermilk is the liquid left over after … More details → Lemon Oil Not animal-derived Lemon oil is an essential oil extracted from the rind of fresh lemons. It is typically produced through cold-pressing, where … More details → Shellac E904 Animal-derived Shellac is a natural resin secreted by the female lac bug (Kerria lacca), which is native to forests in India … More details → Methylcellulose E461 Not animal-derived Methylcellulose is a chemical compound derived from cellulose, which is a natural polymer found in the cell walls of plants. … More details → Pasteurized Cow's Milk Animal-derived Pasteurized cow's milk is milk collected from cows that has undergone a heating process called pasteurization. This process involves heating … More details → Whole Grain Rolled Oats Not animal-derived Whole grain rolled oats are a type of oat product made from oat groats, which are the hulled kernels of … More details → Peaches Not animal-derived Peaches are a juicy, sweet, stone fruit that grows on trees. They are characterized by their fuzzy skin and a … More details → Shortening Shortening is a type of fat that is solid at room temperature, commonly used in baking. It can be made … More details → Fruit And Vegetable Juice Not animal-derived Fruit and vegetable juice is the liquid extracted from fruits and vegetables. It is made by pressing or blending the … More details →

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