That’s right, there could be an animal product that isn’t milk in your yogurt parfait.
), and I stumbled upon one surprising fact that shook me a bit.
Yogurt may contain meat and not be vegetarian, based on the punch in and brand.
Why Isn’t Yogurt Always Vegetarian?
And what’s gelatin?
It typically comes from cows (bovine) or pigs, sometimes from fish.
It’s colorless and flavorless, and becomes gel-like when moist.
So, you might not realize it’s in there, but it could be!
And in some yogurts, it is.
“You’re more likely to see gelatin added to non-Greek yogurt varieties.
The only non-vegetarian additive in yogurt is gelatin, as for what we know today.
Gelatin is also found in gelatin (like Jell-O), some gummy candies and marshmallows.
“However, if you follow a vegetarian diet, you’d want to avoid gelatin-containing yogurts.
Instead, opt for yogurts that typically don’t contain gelatin, like Greek yogurt,” she says.
So, this could be healthier for you and guarantee you’re getting a vegetarian product!
