Answer: yes Citric acid is a common food additive. You’ll frequently find it in fizzy drinks or in places where high acidic fruits would be found. It was historically derived from acidic fruits, like lemons or limes. Citric acid is…
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Is Crisco Butter Flavor Shortening Vegan?
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Answer: Yes Odd, I know, but the butter flavor shortening from Crisco is in fact vegan. “Butter flavor” is frequently a scare word for vegans, but not in this product. Here are the ingredients. SOYBEAN OIL, FULLY HYDROGENATED PALM OIL,…
Are Pop Tarts Vegan?
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Answer: some actually are! If you grew up after the 80s, you probably grew up with Pop-Tarts. Whether they were a daily breakfast or a treat at grandmas, you know the Pop-Tart. Sadly, all the frosted Pop-Tarts contain gelatin. Some…
Is Fish Oil Vegan?
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Answer: No Fish oil is not vegan. It’s produced from actual fish (believe me, you don’t want to know how). Unlike cocoa butter that contains no actual butter or dairy, fish oil is mostly fish. Other items you may find…
Is Wasabi Vegan?
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Answer: Yes! Wasabi may be a mysterious looking substance, but it’s ingredients are quite simple. Wasabi is actually a plant. It grows leafy shoots (also edible) but the real power punch is in the root. The root is traditionally grated…