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Acidic Sodium Aluminum Phosphate Not animal-derived Acidic sodium aluminum phosphate is a chemical compound that acts as a leavening agent. It is produced by reacting aluminum … More details → Avocado Pulp Not animal-derived Avocado pulp is the soft, creamy flesh of the avocado fruit, which grows on trees native to west-central Mexico. It … More details → Black Tea Powder Not animal-derived Black tea powder is made from dried and ground leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. The leaves are processed to … More details → Chocolate Extract Not animal-derived Chocolate extract is a liquid flavoring made from cocoa beans. The beans are roasted, ground, and then extracted with a … More details → Chopped Pickles Not animal-derived Chopped pickles are pieces of pickled cucumbers, typically dill pickles. Cucumbers are preserved in a brine of salt, vinegar, and … More details → Couscous Not animal-derived Couscous is a staple food made from tiny steamed balls of durum wheat semolina. It originated in North Africa and … More details → Crushed Tomato Not animal-derived Crushed tomatoes are made from tomatoes that have been processed and broken down into a coarse pulp. They retain some … More details → Dehydrated Oregano Not animal-derived Oregano is a perennial herb in the mint family, native to the Mediterranean region. The leaves are typically dried for … More details → Deproteinized Whey Animal-derived Deproteinized whey is a byproduct of cheese and whey protein concentrate production. It is made by removing most of the … More details → Dried Garlic And Onion Not animal-derived Dried garlic and onion are dehydrated forms of the allium vegetables, garlic (Allium sativum) and onion (Allium cepa). They are … More details → Dry Honey Animal-derived Dry honey is honey that has had most of its water removed, usually through dehydration or spray-drying. This process results … More details → Ginger Root Extract Not animal-derived Ginger root extract is a concentrated form of ginger, a flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. It is made by … More details → Goji Berries Not animal-derived Goji berries are small, bright red berries native to Asia. They are typically dried before being used in food products. … More details → Grade A Pasteurized Cultured Reduced Fat Milk Animal-derived This ingredient is milk from cows that has been pasteurized (heated to kill germs) and then had a bacterial culture … More details → Graham Crackers Graham crackers are a sweet-tasting cracker or biscuit. They are typically made from graham flour, which is a type of … More details → Graham Crumb Graham cracker crumbs are made from crushed graham crackers. Graham crackers are a type of sweet cracker made with graham … More details → Green And Red Bell Peppers Not animal-derived Green and red bell peppers are varieties of the fruit of the Capsicum annuum plant. They are botanically fruits but … More details → Herbs & Spices Not animal-derived Herbs and spices are dried parts of plants, such as leaves, seeds, bark, or roots, used to flavor food. They … More details → Hydrogenated Palm Kernel & Palm Oil Not animal-derived Hydrogenated palm kernel oil and palm oil are fats derived from the fruit and kernel of the oil palm tree. … More details → Liquid Sucralose E955 Not animal-derived Liquid sucralose is an artificial sweetener made from sugar. It is produced through a process that selectively replaces three hydrogen-oxygen … More details → Maltodextrin And Natural Flavor Not animal-derived Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide made from starch, often from corn, rice, or potato. It is produced through a process called … More details → Miso Paste Not animal-derived Miso paste is a traditional Japanese seasoning made from fermented soybeans, often with rice, barley, or other grains. The fermentation … More details → Natural Hickory Smoke Flavoring Natural hickory smoke flavoring is a liquid or powder made from the smoke of burning hickory wood. The smoke is … More details → Organic Bay Leaf Not animal-derived Bay leaf comes from the aromatic leaves of the bay laurel tree (Laurus nobilis), native to the Mediterranean region. The … More details → Organic Lemon Extract Not animal-derived Organic lemon extract is a flavoring made from the zest or peel of organic lemons. The zest is typically steeped … More details → Organic Seasoning Organic seasoning is a blend of various organic spices, herbs, and other flavorings. These ingredients are grown and processed according … More details → Organic Tapioca Not animal-derived Organic tapioca is a starch extracted from the cassava root, a woody shrub native to South America. The root is … More details → Plums Not animal-derived Plums are a type of stone fruit, related to peaches and cherries. They grow on trees in temperate climates worldwide … More details → Powder Cellulose Not animal-derived Powdered cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a fiber that makes up the cell walls of plants. It is … More details → Propylene Glycol Esters Propylene glycol esters are made from propylene glycol, a synthetic liquid substance, and fatty acids, which can come from plant … More details → Red Beet Juice Concentrate Not animal-derived Red beet juice concentrate is a natural food coloring made from red beets. The beets are juiced, and then the … More details → Roasted Red Potatoes Not animal-derived Roasted red potatoes are a type of potato that has been cooked by roasting, typically in an oven or over … More details → Soy-derived Not animal-derived Soy-derived ingredients come from soybeans, a legume native to East Asia. They are processed to create various food components like … More details → Sugar Salt Sugar salt refers to a combination of two widely used food ingredients: sugar and salt. Sugar is a sweet carbohydrate … More details → Swai Animal-derived Swai is a type of catfish, a freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia, primarily the Mekong River basin. It is … More details → Tea Extract Not animal-derived Tea extract is a concentrated form of tea, made by steeping tea leaves in water or other solvents to draw … More details → Turmeric Extractives Not animal-derived Turmeric extractives are compounds derived from the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa), a spice commonly used in South Asian and Middle … More details → Unsmoked Provolone Cheese Animal-derived Unsmoked provolone cheese, also known as Provolone Dolce, is a semi-hard Italian cheese made from cow's milk. It is produced … More details → Veal Animal-derived Veal is the meat from young cattle, typically calves that are a few weeks to several months old. It is … More details → Vitamin C To Maintain Color E300 Not animal-derived Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin found naturally in many fruits and vegetables. It can … More details → Whole Grain Sorghum Not animal-derived Whole grain sorghum is a type of cereal grain, often referred to as milo. It is a naturally gluten-free grain … More details → And Water Not animal-derived Water is a clear, odorless, tasteless liquid essential for life. It is a chemical compound made of two hydrogen atoms … More details → Arrowroot Starch Not animal-derived Arrowroot starch is a natural carbohydrate extracted from the rhizomes (underground stems) of several tropical plants, primarily the Maranta arundinacea. … More details → Bacon Flavor Bacon flavor is a food additive designed to mimic the taste and aroma of cooked bacon. It can be created … More details → Beef And Natural Flavorings Animal-derived This ingredient is beef that has been processed and combined with natural flavorings. Natural flavorings are derived from natural sources … More details → Betacarotene E160a Not animal-derived Beta-carotene is a natural pigment found in many plants, especially carrots, sweet potatoes, and other orange and yellow fruits and … More details → Bleu Cheese Animal-derived Bleu cheese is a type of cheese made from cow's, sheep's, or goat's milk that is distinguished by blue or … More details → Calcium Carrageenan E407a Not animal-derived Calcium carrageenan is a derivative of carrageenan, a polysaccharide extracted from red seaweed. It is produced by reacting carrageenan with … More details → Canola And Olive Oil Not animal-derived Canola oil is made from the seeds of the canola plant, a cultivar of rapeseed. Olive oil is pressed from … More details → Chromium Polynicotinate Not animal-derived Chromium polynicotinate is a compound that combines chromium, an essential trace mineral, with niacin (vitamin B3). It is typically synthesized … More details →

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