Tartaric Acid is a food additive that’s classified as an antioxidant. Tartaric Acid is also called E334 in some countries. It’s derived from various sources, generally it’s sourced from a chemical reaction that occurs when Sulphuric Acid makes contact with…
E133 is a food additive used to colour various foods and drinks. Generally food colouring agents are vegan, but there exceptions. In the case of E133 however it’s entirely synthetic and vegan. E133 is often referred to as “Brilliant Blue”…
E270 is a food additive meant to preserve foods and prevent oxidation. While it’s generally sourced from Corn and other starches it technically can be produced from dairy products. While E270 can be produced from dairy products, almost universally it’s…
E471 is a food additive meant to stabilize processed foods and extend shelf-life. While it’s generally sourced from vegetable oils, it can also be sourced from animal fats. E471 usually comes from Vegetable oils, but since it can also come…
E500 is a food additive that’s used as a raising agent & anti-caking agent in various bread products, generally it’s sourced from one of two sources both of which are 100% Vegan. These two sources being seaweed and/or salt &…
E627 is a food additive meant to enhance flavor, and while it’s similar to sodium in use it’s sourcing is often not as innocent. While it’s not always the case E627 is often sourced from fish, making it non-vegan. If…
E621 is a food additive that’s used to “enhance” the flavor of many common products such as chips, soups, crackers, etc, and while many of those products may not be vegan, it’s not the E621 that makes them non-vegan. E621…
E124 is a (red) food coloring agent which can be made in a variety of different ways. Generally it’s a synthetic compound made of Coal Tar as well as azo dye, both of which are always vegan in origin. It’s…
Stearic Acid is commonly added to many foods, as well as personal products (such as shampoo), and while it can be Vegan it’s not always vegan. This is because it’s popular to source it from both animal fats, as well…
L-Cysteine is a popular ingredient in many products, from hair-care products to simple foods like bread. It’s made from a variety of different natural ingredients, although not all of them are necessarily Vegan. Not all L-Cysteine is vegan as much…
Fumaric Acid is a food and drug additive that serves many purposes including flavoring, and balancing PH-levels in a product. Fumaric Acid is made from plant-sources, most commonly either done synthetically, or from apples, but also occasionally from other plant-sources.…
Cellulose Gel is a stabilizing agent used in many foods, supplements, pharmaceuticals, and even simple hair-care products, it’s generally made out of wood-fibers and other non-food fibrous plant matter. Since only plants are Fibrous, and Cellulose is only found in…