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Cruelty Free Reviews

CrueltyFreeReviews serves as a digital guide and a handy manual for new vegans and experienced plant-based veterans alike. Founded back in 2018 by a group of plant-based enthusiasts, we are dedicated to a vegan lifestyle and animal rights. With our team having more than 10 years of plant-based guidance experience by now, we want to give back to the vegan community and support anyone on this journey.
Potassium metabisulfite (E224) Chemical Structure

What Is E224 and Is It Vegan? (2023)

E224 is a preservative also known as Potassium Metabisulfite, which is commonly used to preserve various fruits and vegetables. E224 is made entirely using synthetic means, meaning it is always 100% Vegan. Unlike many of these E-numbers and various food…

E476 Chemical Structure

What is E476 and Is it Vegan? (2023)

E476 is a food additive used to make foods/sauces smoother and blend easier. Its scientific name is Polyglycerol polyricinoleate. On its Vegan status it’s pretty much always vegan. Generally it’s safe to assume E476 is Vegan, as it’s essentially always…

E575 Chemical Structure

What Is E575 and Is It Vegan? (2023)

E575 is a food additive used for many different reasons, including controlling PH, enhancing flavor, and ensuring proper consistency. Its Vegan status is pretty clear: It’s basically Vegan. The reason E575 is basically Vegan is because it’s produced by exposing…

Titanium Dioxide E171 Chemical Structure

What Is E171 and Is It Vegan? (2023)

E171 is a food additive used for colouring certain foods/candies, including gums, cake frosting, and even Daiya Cheese. Generally it’s safe to assume E171 is Vegan, as it’s just Titanium bonded to Oxygen. Neither Titanium Nor Oxygen is derived from…

Junior Mints Small box Non-Vegan

Are Junior Mints Vegan? (2023)

Junior Mints are a candy that it’s not abundantly clear whether or not they’re vegan, so we contacted the manufacturer to find out exactly if it’s vegan or not. According to what Junior Mint’s Manufacturer (Tootsie Roll Industries) said, I’m…