Here is a list of foods you might want to watch out for.
It’s important to double-check labels and ingredient lists to avoid hidden animal-based ingredients in your foods and beverages.
Here are 13 foods that aren’t always vegan that you might want to watch out for.
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Chocolate
Cocoa itself is vegan, but sometimes milk or milk products are addedeven to dark chocolate.
Other non-vegan ingredients sometimes used are casein (from milk) and egg whites.
Candy
Sugary sweets like gummies, sour candies and marshmallows may contain gelatin.
Gelatin is derived from animal collagen and would be listed as an ingredient.
Many candies are made with other vegan thickening agents, such as agar-agar.
Sugar
Table sugar is made from either sugarcane or sugar beets, both completely plant-based ingredients.
Some sugar is processed with bone char, which is used in the refining process and helps whiten sugar.
Look at the ingredient list on foods made with red dye.
Worcestershire Sauce
Although vegan-friendly brands are available, traditional recipes for this condiment include anchovies.
Veggie Burgers
Many veggie burgers contain eggs or dairy, so check the labels.
Luckily, you could easily find vegan varieties at the store.
Honey
Honey is a little controversial among the vegan community.
Because it comes from bees, many (but not all) vegans choose to avoid honey.
However, the ingredient miso is vegan-friendly and you’ve got the option to makevegan miso soupat home.
Bread
Some breads may contain milk, eggs, butter or other animal byproducts.
Soy-Based Yogurts and Cheeses
You would think these products would be vegan, but they are not always.
Read the label to verify these soy-based products do not contain the milk-based protein casein.
Omega-3 Fortified Products
Foods like yogurt, eggs, and milk may have added omega-3s.
