Vegan, vegetarian & pescatarian
Spot the hidden animal ingredients
Gelatine, carmine (colour 120), animal rennet, isinglass, fish sauce and more, flagged in foods, labels and menus.
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Parmesan
Parmigiano Reggiano is always made with animal rennet. Look for a vegetarian "parmesan-style" cheese.
Gummy lollies
Contains gelatine, which isn't vegetarian.
Caesar salad
The dressing has anchovy, and parmesan uses animal rennet.
Wine
Some wines are fined with gelatine, isinglass (fish), egg white or milk protein. Look for vegan-labelled wine.
Pad thai
Contains poultry and fish, which isn't vegetarian.
Paneer
All clear
Rennet and fining agents
We tell you when cheese or wine might use animal products, and what to look for on the label.
E-numbers decoded
120 is carmine, 904 is shellac, 542 is bone phosphate. We flag them for you.
Combine with anything
Vegan and pregnant? Vegetarian and coeliac? One answer for both.
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