Answer: No, unless specially marked vegan Fruit cake is a traditional holiday baked treat that is jammed full of dried fruit. It’s also typically made with butter, eggs and milk. Vegan varieties are easy to make, but less easy to…
Are Hershey’s Twizzlers Vegan?
Answer: yes (potential bone char sugar) Twizzlers have been around for decades. The black licorice and red licorice are staples at every theater and outdoor event. And guess what, they’re vegan-friendly too. No gelatin and no milk derivatives. They are…
Are Luna Bars Vegan?
Many Luna Bars are vegan. An offshoot of Clif Bar, Luna is a vegan friendly energy bar. They have fewer calories than their “bigger brother,” the Clif Bar. They are marketed towards women, with the tag line “wellness for women,”…
Are Products Made in Shared Factories Vegan?
Answer: potential vegan grey area … We get asked frequently “is _____ vegan? It says in fine print, may contain … something not vegan. That makes it not vegan, right???” This is a very frequent question. This cross contamination usually…
Are Artificial Sweeteners Vegan?
We covered Sweet’n’Low a while back, but have been asked about more artificial sweeteners that are on the market. Splenda? Truvia? Equal? Are there more? Probably…. Splenda is the name brand for Sucralose. It is a chemical compound made in…
Is Red Food Coloring Vegan?
Answer: almost always, yes Red food coloring used in food products is currently almost always vegan. Years ago, red food coloring was created with carmine (check our carmine post, not vegan), carminic acid or cochineal. Today, most food grade products…