Sneaky ingredients that are not vegan-friendly
1. Casein
Casein is a protein derived from cow’s milk. Casein is often listed as sodium caseinate, calcium caseinate, or milk protein.
2. Whey
Whey refers to the liquid that is leftover after milk has been curdled and strained. Whey is used to make dairy cheese (which you’d readily avoid) but can also show up in soy cheeses.
3. Gelatin
Unless you were raised vegan, you likely have fond memories of jiggly giggly bowls of Jell-O. The seemingly innocent treat is made with gelatin, which is derived from collagen in the skin and bones from animals. It is used as a thickener or gelling agent in a wide range of foods.
4. Urea
Not as rampant as casein or gelatin, urea is derived from animal urine. You’ll find it in some brands of pretzels. It is also used as a flavor-enhancing additive in cigarettes (need another reason to quit smoking?) and is found in skin cream, moisturizers, and hair conditioners.
5. Carmine
Derived from the cochineal insect, carmine is a “natural” food coloring which shows up on labels as “cochineal extract”, “carmine”, “crimson lake”, “natural red 4″, and “E120″.
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