Tag Additives

Every vegan has been there. You grab a product and turn it over to read the ingredients list and notice something weird. You could be thrown off by many things listed here, but one of the main ones is the…

E160A is an artificial food additive that’s derived from multiple organic sources, generally ones that are orange or yellow. In some cases it can can come from other plant-source. The good news is e160a is always vegan, as it’s produced…

E412 is a food additive that has multiple uses, but the most common for us vegans to run into it would be in certain plant-milks, as it’s used to thicken them in many cases. You can also find it used…

E122 is a Coloring agent used in many different products, both food and non-food consumer goods. It’s pretty much exclusively derived from one source, and is exclusively synthetic in origin. E122 is derived from Coal Tar, much like other Azo…

Tartrazine, also known as E102 in Europe, is an additive used in many foods to turn them a specific color, generally yellow. Its Vegan Status is: Definitely Vegan. The reason Tartrazine/E102 is definitely vegan is because the only way it’s…

E153 is a food-colouring agent used in few foods and products, and can be derived from many origins, including non-vegan ones. Vegans should be wary of consuming certain foods as a result. The reason being, is not just is E153,…

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…

Acetic Acid is a chemical compound also known as E260 and is found in Vinegar as well as various foods such as Vinegar-flavored chips. It’s Vegan Status is abundantly clear: It’s 100% Vegan. The reason Acetic Acid, also known as…

Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is a food additive that’s primarily used in processed foods to extend their shelf life. In most cases it’s vegan, but it can also be non-vegan depending on its source. The reason it can be non-vegan as…

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 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…

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…