Is It Vegan?

Did you know the “salsa” dance got its name from the food? Yep. Salsa is just that good. Now, if you’re newly vegan, you may be wondering if you can … Read more

Did you know: Cuttlebones are not actually “bones.” And the animal they come from—cuttlefish—are not actually “fish”… Very deceitful names, right? Well, you don’t have to be deceived any longer. … Read more

I’m not usually a big fan of increasing legal restrictions on how companies label their products. But there are some frustrating misuses of the terms “non-dairy” and “dairy-free” out there … Read more

There aren’t many things in this world more exciting than the words “vegan pizza night.” But making your own pizza dough from scratch takes a while. Luckily for us lazy … Read more

As I’ve been writing vegan guides to restaurants this year, I’ve encountered pesto a few times. Typically, the allergen menu for the restaurant will say it’s not vegan, as it … Read more

Corn Flakes are made of corn. So it should be pretty simple to declare them vegan, right? Well, unfortunately it’s a bit more complicated than that. Allow me to use … Read more

Sometimes it’s funny which products are actually vegan. Stuffing is typically made to be eaten with turkey or chicken—so it’s often part of very non-vegan meals. However, that doesn’t mean … Read more

I Gotta Have My Pops… But wait… Ever since going vegan, I haven’t actually checked: Are Corn Pops vegan? That’s what we will cover today! Corn Pops are generally considered … Read more

Chocolate is great. Cereal is great. And yet, somehow chocolate cereal manages to be even greater than the sum of its parts. Cocoa Pebbles is one of the classic chocolate … Read more

Did you know the original name for Apple Jacks was “Apple Os”? It kind of makes more sense, when you think about it. But anyway—we’re not here to talk about … Read more

I remember as a vegan in college, I ate so much of the Oriental flavor of Top Ramen. Today, there is no “Oriental” flavor of Top Ramen. Things have changed! … Read more

Did you know the marshmallows in Lucky Charms actually have a name? They’re called “marbits.” But unfortunately from a vegan perspective, the ingredients for these “marbits” are pretty similar to … Read more

Golden Grahams have been branded as being “A Honey of a Cereal,” and being a “honey graham ridged cereal.” But you may be surprised to learn that normal Golden Grahams … Read more

Kix cereal is supposedly “Kid Tested” and “Mom Approved”… But has it ever been “Vegan Tested” or “Vegan Approved”? Well, today, that reckoning has finally arrived. Let’s see if Kix … Read more

Remember those commercials where the cartoon rabbit can’t eat Trix cereal because “Trix are for Kids”? It was so sad… I mean, naturally as a vegan, I have compassion for … Read more

Grape Nuts cereal has a special place in my heart. It’s such an unusual cereal. I remember the first time I had it, it felt like I was chewing rocks. … Read more

I just completed a small part of my life purpose. I’ve compiled the most complete guide to vegan fruit snacks ever created. I read ingredients lists for over 100 products … Read more

I’ve written on this blog before about whether latex and glue are vegan. But how about gasoline? Is gasoline really made from dinosaurs, and if so, does that make it … Read more

Rice Chex was supposedly one of the first gluten-free cereals in America. It’s also dairy-free. But is it 100% vegan? And what about other Chex flavors? Well, I’ve got 13 … Read more

Life was my favorite cereal when I was younger. I ate it pretty much every morning before high school. Then when I went vegan back in college, I wondered: Can … Read more