Is It Vegan?

Did you know the creator of Raisin Bran was not Kellogg’s? You’ve probably never heard of Skinner’s Raisin Bran, but it was the original. Today, Kellogg’s Raisin Bran is the … Read more

Special K used to contain a milk protein called casein. That made it clearly not vegan. Things have changed, and casein has been removed from the recipe. However, there still … Read more

Did you know that all colors of Froot Loops actually taste the same? They’re not actually different flavors. Yeah, sorry—your whole childhood was a lie… But now let’s get to … Read more

Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes are the third best-selling cereal in the United States—just behind Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios. Their recipe is pretty simple, consisting of mostly corn and sugar. But … Read more

When I was in college, one of my favorite sodas was Diet Pepsi. I wasn’t even on a diet—I just liked it. But years later, as a vegan, I heard … Read more

With only six ingredients, Coca-Cola is a pretty simple drink. But there’s actually a lot of controversy behind whether it’s vegan. From myths about pig blood to a real history … Read more

I remember when I first went vegan, it was pretty confusing to figure out what ingredients were actually vegan. Sodas like Sprite contain so many chemical names like “sodium benzoate” … Read more

Mints are the kind of thing that should always be vegan. The minty flavor itself comes from plants like peppermint and spearmint. But as with many other products, it’s possible … Read more

Can vegans eat biscuits? Well, not all biscuits. Biscuits usually contain some kind of “buttermilk” flavor, and this is often sourced from animal products. That said, you can find a … Read more

Popcorn is my favorite food. No exaggeration—it’s number one. And in 13 years as a vegan, I’ve had popcorn so many ways. Today, I decided to do a complete survey … Read more

Did you know that an early version of mayonnaise was made with “veal brain glaze”? Yeah, calf brain—they eat it in France. Today, mayo does not contain calf brain. But … Read more

Did you know that Dr Pepper is written without a period? That’s right. It’s not “Dr. Pepper.” It’s “Dr Pepper.” How’s that for an interesting fact? Anyway, this blog post … Read more

Did you ever hear that gum is made from horse hooves? Well, it’s not true. But as a vegan, it certainly raises the question: Wait… what is gum made of? … Read more

What do pistachio shells, printer ink, and red popsicles have in common? The answer: Red 3. This controversial artificial food dye has many different uses! But what’s it even made … Read more

The artificial food coloring “Blue 2” is used in pet food, candy, medications, and more. It’s the fifth most common artificial food dye in terms of pounds produced annually (source). … Read more

Can you guess what cotton candy, canned peas, and mouthwash have in common? Answer: Blue 1. This artificial food dye is quite common! But what’s it even made of? Is … Read more

Yellow 6 is a legal food coloring in the United States—but not everywhere. This controversial food dye, also known as Sunset Yellow FCF, sure has its detractors. And we’ll cover … Read more

Do you know what Mac N Cheese, Mountain Dew, Doritos, and Pickles all have in common? The answer is Yellow 5. This artificial food coloring is one of the most … Read more

What are the vegan options for topical pain relief? I recently contacted all the major brands to ask them the source of their ingredients. Whenever the company responses weren’t helpful, … Read more

When you go vegan, some changes are obvious: No more beef hamburgers, for example. But most of us also go further: We stop buying leather, non-vegan shampoo, and more. But … Read more