Ingredient Guide

Every ingredient Chomp checks, grouped by diet: what it is, where it comes from, and whether it fits the way you eat.

Ingredient	Is it Vegan?	Description
Abalone	Not Vegan	Abalone is a common name for any of a group of small to very large sea snails and molluscs.
Acetic Acid	May be Vegan	Emulsifier - May contain animal fat as it is derived from Glycerin/Glycerol.
Acetylated Mono- And Diglycerides (E472a)	Not Vegan	Can come from fish oil, egg yolks, butter, lemongrass, wheat germ oil, carotene in carrots, etc.
Adrenaline	Not Vegan	Hormone from adrenal glands of hogs, cattle, and sheep.
Alanine	Not Vegan	The building blocks of protein in all animals and plants.
Albumen	May be Vegan	In eggs, milk, muscles, blood, and many vegetable tissues and fluids.
Albumin	May be Vegan	In eggs, milk, muscles, blood, and many vegetable tissues and fluids.
Alcloxa	Not Vegan	Uric acid from cows, most mammals. Also in many plants.
Aldioxa	Not Vegan	Uric acid from cows, most mammals. Also in many plants.
Aliphatic	Not Vegan	A product of the oil glands of sheep, extracted from their wool.
Allantoin	May be Vegan	Uric acid from cows, most mammals. Also in many plants.

Alligator	Not Vegan	Typically used for their skin and sometimes for their meat and tissue.
Allura	May be Vegan	Allura Red. Derived from either coal tar or petroleum. It is not derived from insects.
Alpha-Hydroxy	Not Vegan	Any one of several acids used as an exfoliant and in anti-wrinkle products. May be animal-derived.
Ambergris	Not Vegan	From whale intestines. Used in perfumes and as flavoring in foods and beverages.
Amerchol	Not Vegan	A product of the oil glands of sheep, extracted from their wool.
Amino	May be Vegan	The building blocks of protein in all animals and plants.
Aminosuccinate	Not Vegan	An amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins.
Amylase	May be Vegan	Enzyme derived from either animal (usually porcine pancreas), fungal, bacterial or plant source.
Anchovy	Not Vegan	Not vegan if sourced from an animal.
Animal Fat	Not Vegan	This product contains an animal derivative. May not be vegan friendly.
Arachidonic Acid	Not Vegan	A fatty acid found in liver, brain, glands, and fat of animals and humans.
Arachidyl	Not Vegan	A wax that can be from animal fat. Alternatives: peanut or vegetable oil.
Aspartic	May be Vegan	An amino acid occurring in animals and plants. Usually synthesized from glutamate.
Aspic	Not Vegan	Savory jelly derived from meat and fish.
Bacon	Not Vegan	Bacon is a type of salt-cured pork/pig. Not considered a vegan option.
Beef	Not Vegan	Not vegan if originating from cow flesh.
Beeswax	Not Vegan	Wax usually obtained from melting honeycomb with boiling water, straining it, and cooling it.
Biotin	May be Vegan	A whitish powder. It can be derived from animal cells, milk plants, or produced synthetically.
Bison	Not Vegan	Ingredient comes from bison, which is a relative to cows. Not a vegan option.
Blood	Not Vegan	From any slaughtered animal. Possibly in foods such as lecithin.
Boar	Not Vegan	Ingredient comes from boar, which is a relative to the pig. Not a vegan option.
Bone	Not Vegan	Anti-caking Agent - Contains bones from animals.
Boneblack	Not Vegan	Bone Charcoal. Made by roasting bones. Used in some filters and in refining cane sugar.
Bonechar	Not Vegan	Animal bone ash. Black residue from bones calcined in closed vessels.
Bonemeal	Not Vegan	Crushed or ground animal bones.
Bonito	Not Vegan	Smaller relative of the tuna fish. Used as an ingredient in Japanese cuisine.
Bovine	Not Vegan	Another word for cows or cattle. Not a vegan friendly food source.
Brain	Not Vegan	Extract taken from the brain of a slaughtered animal.
Butter	Not Vegan	Ingredient contains butter. Most likely derived from dairy but may be plant based.
Buttermilk	Not Vegan	Ingredient contains buttermilk. Most likely derived from dairy but may be plant based.
Calamari	Not Vegan	Not vegan if sourced from an actual squid.
Calciferol	May be Vegan	Can come from fish liver oil, milk, egg yolks, and other animal products but can come from plants.
Calcium Caseinate	Not Vegan
Canthaxanthin	May be Vegan	Coloring - Usually derived from plant material, but it can sometimes be made from fish and shells.
Capryl	Not Vegan	A fatty acid found in cow or goat milk. May also be from palm, coconut, and other plant oils.
Caprylamine	Not Vegan	A fatty acid found in cow or goat milk. May also be from palm, coconut, and other plant oils.
Caprylic	Not Vegan	A fatty acid found in cow or goat milk. May also be from palm, coconut, and other plant oils.
Caramel	May be Vegan	Used as a coloring. Some caramel is derived from cane sugar and not necessarily vegan.
Carbamide	May be Vegan	Usually plant based. Can be extracted from animal urine and other body fluids.
Carmine	Not Vegan	Red pigment extracted from the crushed carcasses of the cochineal insect, a cactus-feeding insect.
Carminic Acid	Not Vegan	Red pigment extracted from the crushed carcasses of the cochineal insect, a cactus-feeding insect.
Casein	Not Vegan	The main protein present in milk and cheese.
Castoreum	Not Vegan	A secretion from muskrat or beaver genitals.
Catalase	May be Vegan	Enzyme that decomposes hydrogen peroxide. It is derived from cattle liver or fungus.
Catgut	Not Vegan	Tough cord or thread made from the intestines of sheep, horses, etc.
Cattle	Not Vegan	Cattle, or cows, are the most common type of large domesticated ungulates.
Caviar	Not Vegan	Caviar are fish eggs. Not a vegan friendly option.
Cetyl	Not Vegan	May be a wax derived from sperm whales, dolphins, or other marine animals.

Chalk	May be Vegan	A powder that occurs in marble, limestone, coral, eggshells, pearls or oyster shells.
Charcoal	May be Vegan	Charred animal bone or wood.
Cheese	Not Vegan	Most likely dairy based. Some forms are plant based and should be clearly labeled if true.
Chicken	Not Vegan	Not a vegan food if a byproduct of an animal.
Chitin	Not Vegan	Organic base of the hard parts of insects and crustacea e.g. shrimps, crabs.
Chocolate	May be Vegan	Most chocolates are not vegan. Check the ingredients for dairy or milk.
Cholecalciferol	Not Vegan	Vitamin usually derived from animal sources like lanolin, milk, egg yolk and fish liver oil.
Cholesterol	Not Vegan	A steroid alcohol occurring in all animal fats and oils, nervous tissue, egg yolk and blood.
Cholic	Not Vegan	An acid found in humans and animals.
Choline	Not Vegan	Frequently obtained from eggs, nerve tissue, blood, and milk.
Chondroitin	May be Vegan	Produced synthetically or derived from the cartilage of cows, pigs, sharks, fish or birds.
Chorizo	Not Vegan
Chymosin	May be Vegan	Extract usually obtained from a newly-born calf stomach. This can also be derived from synthetic sources or from bacteria and fungus.
Chymotrypsin	Not Vegan	Enzyme primarily derived from ox pancreas.
Cistine	May be Vegan	An amino acid which can come from animals.
Citric Acid	May be Vegan	Emulsifier - May contain animal fat as it is derived from Glycerin/Glycerol.
Civet	Not Vegan	Substance painfully scraped from glands in the anal pouch of the civet cat.
Cochineal	Not Vegan	Red pigment extracted from the crushed carcasses of the cochineal insect, a cactus-feeding insect.
Cod	Not Vegan	Not a vegan option if from the cod fish.
Collagen	Not Vegan	Protein found in most tissues, including bone, cartilage and skin. Typically from cows or chickens.
Confectioner's Glaze	Not Vegan	Glazing Agent - Most likely a resin secreted by the lac bug.
Coral	Not Vegan	Substance consisting secreted by coelenterate polyps for their support and habitation.
Cortico	Not Vegan	Cortisone. Hormone from cattle liver. Widely used in medicine. Alternatives: synthetics.
Corticosteroid	May be Vegan	Steroid hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex and their synthetic analogs.
Cortisone	May be Vegan	Steroid hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex and their synthetic analogs.
Crab	Not Vegan	Not a vegan option if sourced from a crab.
Cream	Not Vegan
Crustacean	Not Vegan	Includes such familiar animals as crabs, lobsters, crayfish, shrimp, krill, woodlice, and barnacles.
Cysteine	May be Vegan	An amino acid found in the hair protein keratin.
Dairy	Not Vegan	Dairy products are a type of food produced from or containing milk of mammals.
Dashi	Not Vegan	Stock made from fish and seaweed. Used in Japanese cuisine.
Dexpanthenol	May be Vegan	Can come from animal or plant sources or synthetics.
Dextrose	May be Vegan	Sometimes derived from animal tissues and fluids. Check the label to determine if plant based.
Diacetyl	May be Vegan	Emulsifier - May contain animal fat as it is derived from Glycerin/Glycerol.
Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides (DATEM, E472e)	May be Vegan	May contain animal fat as it is derived from Glycerin/Glycerol.
Disodium	May be Vegan	Flavor Enhancer - Often made from animals.
Duck	Not Vegan	Not a vegan option if sourced from a duck.
E120	Not Vegan	Coloring - Cochineal (another name for carminic acid, a pigment made from powdered insects)
E322	May be Vegan	Emulsifier - From soy or eggs. Check for vegan labeling or contact the supplier.
E422	May be Vegan	Sweetener - Likely plant-based but may be derived from animal fat.
E471	May be Vegan	Mono and di-glycerides of fatty acids (sometimes derived from animal fats).
E542	Not Vegan	Edible Bone Phosphate: A product made from the bones of cattle or pigs.
E631	May be Vegan	Disodium Inosinate: Can be produced from meat, fish or tapioca starch.
E635	May be Vegan
E901	Not Vegan	Glazing Agent - Made from beeswax.
E904	Not Vegan	Glazing Agent - Shellac is the secretion of the lac bug.
E920	May be Vegan	Improving Agent - Produced commercially from animal and human hair (and feathers).
Egg	Not Vegan	This product contains egg in one form or another. Not vegan friendly.
Elastin	Not Vegan	Found in the neck ligaments and aorta of bovine. Similar to collagen.
Escargot	Not Vegan	A food consisting of cooked land snails. Not a vegan option.
Estradiol	Not Vegan	Estradiol/Estrogen: From cow ovaries and pregnant horse urine.
Estrogen	Not Vegan	Estrone/Estrogen: From cow ovaries and pregnant horse urine.
Estrone	Not Vegan	Estrone/Estrogen: From cow ovaries and pregnant horse urine. Considered a drug.
Fatty	May be Vegan	Fatty Acids: Organic compounds - Saturated, polyunsaturated and unsaturated.
Fish	Not Vegan	Fish are not considered a vegan food.
Fletan	Not Vegan	Rare ingredient derived from fish liver which includes lecithin, Vitamin A and Vitamin D.
Folate	May be Vegan	Used in foods or as a supplement, especially for pregnant women. Usually produced synthetically.
Gelatin	Not Vegan	Protein obtained by boiling animal skin, connective tissue or bones, usually from cows or pigs.
Ghee	Not Vegan
Glucono	May be Vegan	Also known as gluconolactone or GDL. Typically from oxidation of a glucose by microorganisms.
Glucosamine	May be Vegan	Usually extracted from the tissues of shellfish. Sometimes from corn or produced synthetically.
Glucose	May be Vegan	Sometimes derived from animal tissues and fluids. Check the label to determine if plant based.
Glutamic Acid	May be Vegan	An amino acid found widely in plant and animal tissue.
Glycerin	May be Vegan	Often derived from animal fat but may also be plant based.
Glycerol	May be Vegan	Sweetener - Mostly from animal fats, unless otherwise stated.
Glyceryl	May be Vegan	Emulsifier - May contain animal fats.
Glycine	May be Vegan	Flavor Enhancer - Can sometimes be prepared from gelatine, but can be made synthetically.
Goose	Not Vegan	Geese are not considered a vegan food.
Guanine	Not Vegan	Pearl Essence. Obtained from scales of fish.
Hogs	Not Vegan	Hog - Derives from a domestic pig.
Honey	Not Vegan	Sweetener - A substance secreted by bees and some related insects.
Humectant	May be Vegan	Sweetener - Mostly from animal fats, unless otherwise stated.
Imidazolidinyl	May be Vegan	Typically synthetic. When extracted from animals, it is excreted from urine and other bodily fluids.
Inosinic	May be Vegan	Flavor Enhancer - Almost always made from animals and fish.
Inositol	May be Vegan	A sugar-like dietary supplement. Present in almost all plant and animal tissues.
Insulin	Not Vegan	From hog pancreas. Used by millions of diabetics daily.
Isinglass	Not Vegan	Very pure form of gelatin obtained from the air bladders of some freshwater fishes.
Isopropyl	May be Vegan	Acid typically derived from nut oils but occasionally of animal origin.
Junket	Not Vegan	A dish of sweetened and flavored curds of milk, often served with fruit.
Katsuobushi	Not Vegan	Made from skipjack tuna or the bonito fish. Used as a topping or filling in many Japanese dishes.
Keratin	Not Vegan	Protein from the ground-up horns, hooves, feathers, quills, and hair of various animals.
Krill	Not Vegan
L-cysteine	Not Vegan	Improving Agent - Produced commercially from animal and human hair (and feathers).
Lactate	May be Vegan	A type of salt derived from Lactic Acid, which can be obtained from whey or milk.
Lactic Acid	May be Vegan	Typically derived from plants such as beets. When animal-derived, found in blood and muscle tissue.
Lactitol	Not Vegan	Sweetener - Derived from Lactose, commercially prepared using whey/milk.
Lactoflavin	May be Vegan	A food coloring. Can be produced from animal sources like beef, especially when marked as natural.
Lactose	Not Vegan	Milk sugar. A type of sugar only found in animal milk.
Lactylated	May be Vegan	Emulsifier - May contain animal fats.
Lamb	Not Vegan	Not vegan if sourced from a lamb/young sheep.
Laneth	Not Vegan	A product of the oil glands of sheep, extracted from their wool.
Lanogene	Not Vegan	A product of the oil glands of sheep, extracted from their wool.
Lanolate	Not Vegan	A product of the oil glands of sheep, extracted from their wool.
Lanolin	Not Vegan	Wax from sheep excreted by the skin of sheep and extracted from the wool.
Lanosterol	Not Vegan	A product of the oil glands of sheep, extracted from their wool.
Lard	Not Vegan	Fat from the abdomen of a pig that is rendered and clarified for use in cooking.
Lecithin	May be Vegan	May contain egg yolks. Can also be directly obtained from animal fat or soy.
Linoleic Acid	Not Vegan	An essential fatty acid. Used in cosmetics, vitamins.
Lipase	May be Vegan	Enzyme from the stomachs, tongue glands of calves, and lambs. Can be from plants, fungus or yeast.
Lipid	May be Vegan	Fat and fat-like substances that are found in animals and plants. Alternatives: vegetable oils.
Lipoid	May be Vegan	Fat and fat-like substances that are found in animals and plants. Alternatives: vegetable oils.
Lobster	Not Vegan	Lobster is not considered a vegan food.
Luna	Not Vegan	A plantlike animal used to make sponges.
Lutein	May be Vegan	Deep yellow coloring from marigolds or egg yolks. Typically found in commercial food coloring.
Lysozyme	Not Vegan	Enzyme - From eggs.
Magnesium Stearate	May be Vegan
Mahi	Not Vegan	The mahi-mahi or common dolphinfish is a surface-dwelling ray-finned fish found in off-shore temperate, tropical, and subtropical waters worldwide.
Marine	Not Vegan	Likely from fish or marine mammals (including porpoises).
Mayo	Not Vegan	Almost certainly will contain eggs unless otherwise stated.
Meat	Not Vegan	Not vegan if originating from any animal.
Merling	Not Vegan	A common type of fish. Not a vegan friendly option.
Methionine	Not Vegan	Essential amino acid found in various proteins (usually from egg albumen and casein).
Milk	Not Vegan	Not vegan if derived from an animal. Check the ingredients.
Mollusc	Not Vegan	Mollusca is the second largest phylum of invertebrate animals. Not a vegan option.
Mono- And Diglycerides (E471)	May be Vegan	Emulsifier - May contain animal fats.
Monoazo	May be Vegan	Coloring derived from coal tar. Sometimes filtered through bone char.
Monocalcium	May be Vegan	A salt found in rocks and bones. Used as an anti-caking agent.
Monooleate	May be Vegan	Derived from animal or vegetable sources.
Monostearate	May be Vegan	Manufactured by reacting stearic acid with sorbitol to yield a mixture of esters.
Musk	Not Vegan	Dried genital secretion obtained from deer, beaver, muskrat, civet cat, otter, and other animals.
Mussel	Not Vegan	Mussels are animals belonging to the shellfish family. Not considered a vegan option.
Myristal	May be Vegan	Acid typically derived from nut oils but occasionally of animal origin.
Natural Flavors	May be Vegan	Ingredients are not synthetic or artificial, but extracted directly from plants or animal products
Niacin	May be Vegan	Used as a cholesterol treatment. In rare cases it can be derived from animal sources.
Nicotinic	May be Vegan	Used as a cholesterol treatment. In rare cases it can be derived from animal sources.
Nutritional	May be Vegan	A food containing deactivated yeast. Often vegan, but some brands use animal products like whey.
Ocenol	Not Vegan	Found in oil derived from fish.
Octyl	Not Vegan	Mixture of solid waxy alcohols. Primarily from stearyl alcohol.
Oestrogen	Not Vegan	Female sex hormone from cow ovaries or pregnant mare urine.
Okaka	Not Vegan	Made from skipjack tuna or the bonito fish. Used as a topping or filling in many Japanese dishes.
Oleic Acid	May be Vegan	Fatty acid occurring in animal and vegetable fats.
Oleostearin	Not Vegan	Solid obtained from pressed tallow.
Oleth	Not Vegan	Found in oil derived from fish.
Oleyl	Not Vegan	Found in oil derived from fish.
Organ	May be Vegan	Not vegan unless sourced from plants.
Ostrich	Not Vegan	An ostrich is a large flightless bird. Not a vegan food option.
Ox	Not Vegan	Ox or oxgall is sourced from bovines, which are often castrated. Typically used in creams.
Oxgall	Not Vegan	Oxgall. From castrated bovines. In creams.
Oyster	Not Vegan
Palmitamide	May be Vegan	A fatty acid most commonly derived from palm oil but may be derived from animals as well.
Palmitamine	May be Vegan	A fatty acid most commonly derived from palm oil but may be derived from animals as well.
Palmitate	May be Vegan	A fatty acid most commonly derived from palm oil but may be derived from animals as well.
Palmitic Acid	May be Vegan	A fatty acid most commonly derived from palm oil but may be derived from animals as well.
Pancetta	Not Vegan
Panthenol	May be Vegan	Can come from animal or plant sources or synthetics. In shampoos, supplements, emollients, etc.
Panthenyl	May be Vegan	Can come from animal or plant sources or synthetics. In shampoos, supplements, emollients, etc.
Pearl	Not Vegan	Pearl Essence: Obtained from scales of fish.
Pepperoni	Not Vegan
Pepsin	Not Vegan	Enzyme usually derived from the stomach of grown calves or sometimes pigs.
Pesto	May be Vegan	Many varieties contain Parmesan cheese.
Phosphatide	May be Vegan	Sometimes made using Glycerol. May come from animal fats.
Pig	Not Vegan	Pig, or pork, is not considered a vegan option.
Placenta	Not Vegan	Contains waste matter eliminated by the fetus. Derived from the uterus of slaughtered animals.
Pollen	May be Vegan	The primary food source for a bee hive. Produced for bees by bees.
Pollock	Not Vegan	Pollock is a fish. Not a vegan option.
Polyglycerol	May be Vegan	A byproduct of soap manufacture (normally uses animal fat).
Polyoxyethylene	May be Vegan	Emulsifier - May contain animal fats.
Polypeptide	Not Vegan	From animal protein. Used in cosmetics. Alternatives: plant proteins and enzymes.
Polyricinoleate	May be Vegan	A liquid which is a by-product of the soap-making process. Can be from animal fats or from sugars.
Polysorbate	May be Vegan	Derivatives of fatty acids, which are commonly sourced from animals. In cosmetics, foods.
Pork	Not Vegan	Pork, or pig, is not considered a vegan option.
Poultry	Not Vegan	Poultry is another name for domestic fowl, such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese.
Pristane	Not Vegan	Obtained from the liver oil of sharks and from whale ambergris.
Progesterone	Not Vegan	A steroid hormone used in anti-wrinkle face creams. Alternatives: synthetics.
Propanediol	May be Vegan	Emulsifier - May contain animal fats.
Propolis	Not Vegan	Bee glue. Used by bees to stop up crevices and fix combs to the hive.
Propylene	May be Vegan	Emulsifier - May contain animal fats.
Prosciutto	Not Vegan
Provitamin	May be Vegan	A pigment found in animal tissues and plants. Typically plant based when used as an additive.
Puttanesca	May be Vegan	A pasta dish that often includes anchovies.
Quail	Not Vegan	Quail is a mid-sized bird and is not considered a vegan option.
Quanternium	Not Vegan	Fat from cows, sheep, pigs, etc. Often refers to a fatty substance taken from the stomachs of pigs.
Quinoline	May be Vegan	May involve the use of gelatin as a carrier.
Rennet	May be Vegan	Extract usually obtained from a newly-born calf stomach. This can also be derived from synthetic sources or from bacteria and fungus.
Rennin	May be Vegan	Extract usually obtained from a newly-born calf stomach. This can also be derived from synthetic sources or from bacteria and fungus.
Resinous	Not Vegan	Glazing Agent - Glaze that comes from the hardened resinous material secreted by the lac insect.
Reticulin	Not Vegan	One of the structural elements (together with elastin and collagen) of skeletal muscle.
Retinol	May be Vegan	Vitamin A obtained from vegetables, egg yolks, or fish liver oil.
Retinyl Acetate	May be Vegan	Possible sources are fish liver oil, egg yolks, butter, lemongrass, carrots or synthetics.
Riboflavin	May be Vegan	May contain milk.
Ribonucleic Acid	Not Vegan	In the nucleus of all living cells. Likely animal based.
Royal Jelly	May be Vegan	A honey bee secretion that is used in the nutrition of larvae, as well as adult queens.
Saccharum	Not Vegan	Milk sugar. Used as a culture medium for souring milk and in processed foods.
Salami	Not Vegan
Salmon	Not Vegan	Salmon is a kind of fish. Not considered a vegan food.
Saltpetre	May be Vegan	Usually assumed to be of natural origins but it can be manufactured from animals.
Scallop	Not Vegan	Scallops are a kind of shellfish and are not considered to be a vegan option.
Seafood	Not Vegan	Seafood is any form of sea life regarded as food by humans. Not a vegan option if from an animal.
Shark	Not Vegan	Products that are derived from shark flesh, meat, or tissue are not vegan.
Sheep	Not Vegan	Sheep are not considered a vegan option.
Shellac	Not Vegan	Glazing Agent - From a resin secreted by an insect called the lac beetle.
Shortening	Not Vegan	Most shortening is animal based and is made from butter, suet, and/or lard.
Shrimp	Not Vegan	Shrimp is not considered a vegan food.
Silk	Not Vegan	Silk is the fiber made by silkworms. They are boiled in their cocoons to get silk.
Snail	Not Vegan	Snails are small gastropods. They are typically crushed for cosmetic or for escargot.
Solvent	May be Vegan	Sweetener - Mostly from animal fats, unless otherwise stated.
Sorbitan	May be Vegan	From stearic acid. Stearic acid is found in both vegetable and animal fats.
Spermaceti	Not Vegan	Waxy oil derived from whale heads or from dolphins but now most often derived from petroleum.
Squalane	Not Vegan	Oil derived from shark livers.
Squalene	Not Vegan	Oil derived from shark livers.
Squid	Not Vegan	Squid is a sea animal and is not considered to be a vegan food.
Stearamide	May be Vegan	When animal-derived, a fat from cows, pigs, and sheep, etc. May also be of plant origin.
Stearamine	May be Vegan	When animal-derived, a fat from cows, pigs, and sheep, etc. May also be of plant origin.
Stearate	May be Vegan	Salt of stearic acid. An emulsifier and/or stabilizer.
Stearic	May be Vegan	Fat from cows, pigs, sheep, dogs or cats. Can be obtained from vegetable sources.
Stearic Acid	Not Vegan	Tallor and other animal fats and oils.
Stearin	Not Vegan	Fat from cows, sheep, pigs, etc. Often refers to a fatty substance taken from the stomachs of pigs.
Stearone	May be Vegan	When animal-derived, a fat from cows, pigs, and sheep, etc. May also be of plant origin.
Stearoxytrimethylsilane	May be Vegan	When animal-derived, a fat from cows, pigs, and sheep, etc. May also be of plant origin.
Stearoyl	May be Vegan	When animal-derived, a fat from cows, pigs, and sheep, etc. May also be of plant origin.
Stearyl	Not Vegan	Often prepared from stearic acid. Typically a fat from cows, pigs, and sheep, etc.
Stearyldimethyl	Not Vegan	Often prepared from stearic acid. Typically a fat from cows, pigs, and sheep, etc.
Steroid	May be Vegan	May be from various animal glands or from plant tissues.
Sterol	Not Vegan	May be from various animal glands or from plant tissues.
Sucralose	May be Vegan	Known as Splenda. Produced from cane sugar and tested on animals. May be filtered through bone char.
Sucroglyceride	May be Vegan	Emulsifier - May be derived from animals.
Sucrose	May be Vegan	Sugar - Some sugars are processed through boneblack.
Suet	Not Vegan	Hard white fat around kidneys and loins of animals.
Sugar	May be Vegan	A sweet material that consists of sucrose. Some sugars are processed through boneblack.
Tallow	Not Vegan	Solid fat of sheep and cattle separated from the membranous tissues. Typically found in margarine.
Tallowate	Not Vegan	A soap made by combining the fatty tissue of animals.
Talloweth	May be Vegan	Rendered beef fat.
Tartaric Acid	May be Vegan	May contain animal fat as it is derived from Glycerin/Glycerol.
Tartrate	May be Vegan	Made from stearyl alcohol and tartaric acid. May be from an animal or a vegetable.
Tartrazine	May be Vegan	A coloring that can be from plant, animal and synthetic sources.
Taurine	May be Vegan	Found in the bile of mammals. Can be, but not likely, plant based.
Testosterone	May be Vegan	A male hormone typically produced from animals but sometimes from plants.
Trehalose	May be Vegan	A sugar synthesized by some animals, fungi, bacteria, and plants.
Triacetin	Not Vegan	Also known as glyceryl triacetate. A pharmaceutical excipient used in the making of pills.
Tricalcium	May be Vegan	A mineral salt found in rocks and bones. The tribasic form of calcium phosphate.
Trioleate	May be Vegan	Derived from animal or vegetable sources.
Tristearate	May be Vegan	Derived from animal or vegetable sources.
Triterpene	Not Vegan	A product of the oil glands of sheep, extracted from their wool.
Trypsin	Not Vegan	Enzyme usually derived from porcine pancreas.
Tuna	Not Vegan	Tuna is obtained from the tuna fish. Not a vegan food option.
Turkey	Not Vegan	Turkey is not considered a vegan food.
Tyrosine	May be Vegan	Amino acid often of plant or synthetic origin but sometimes hydrolyzed from casein (milk).
Urea	May be Vegan	Typically synthetic. When extracted from animals, it is excreted from urine and other bodily fluids.
Uric	May be Vegan	Typically synthetic. When extracted from animals, it is excreted from urine and other bodily fluids.
Veal	Not Vegan	The flesh of cow calves that have been raised in conditions that prevent the development of muscle.
Velvet	May be Vegan	Fabric made usually of silk but also rayon or nylon.
Vitellus	Not Vegan	Vitellus is the yolk of an egg. Not a vegan friendly option.
Volaise	Not Vegan	Ostrich meat.
Wax	Not Vegan	Typically produced from shellac (lac bug secretion) or beeswax.
Whey	Not Vegan	The watery part of milk that remains after the formation of curds.
Whiting	Not Vegan	A common type of fish. Not a vegan friendly option.
Worcestershire	Not Vegan	Many varieties of Worcestershire sauce contain anchovies. Check the ingredients to be sure.
Xanthan	May be Vegan	Gum produced from corn sugar. Sometimes purified using chicken lysozyme or fermentation of whey.
Yoghurt	May be Vegan	Likely produced by bacterial fermentation of milk. Check if the milk used is plant based.
Yogurt	May be Vegan	Most yogurts are produced by bacterial fermentation of milk. Check if the milk used is plant based.
Yolk	Not Vegan	This product may contain egg yolk. Check the ingredients to be sure.

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Ingredient	Is it Vegetarian?	Description
Abalone	Not Vegetarian	Abalone is a common name for any of a group of small to very large sea snails and molluscs.
Acetylated	Not Vegetarian	Can come from fish oil, egg yolks, butter, lemongrass, wheat germ oil, carotene in carrots, etc.
Adrenaline	Not Vegetarian	Hormone from adrenal glands of hogs, cattle, and sheep.
Alcloxa	Not Vegetarian	Uric acid from cows, most mammals. Also in many plants.
Aldioxa	Not Vegetarian	Uric acid from cows, most mammals. Also in many plants.
Allantoin	May be Vegetarian	Uric acid from cows, most mammals. Also in many plants.
Alligator	Not Vegetarian	Typically used for their skin and sometimes for their meat and tissue.
Allura	May be Vegetarian	Allura Red. Derived from either coal tar or petroleum. It is not derived from insects.
Ambergris	Not Vegetarian	From whale intestines. Used in perfumes and as flavoring in foods and beverages.
Amino	May be Vegetarian	The building blocks of protein in all animals and plants.
Aminosuccinate	Not Vegetarian	An amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins.
Amylase	May be Vegetarian	Enzyme derived from either animal (usually porcine pancreas), fungal, bacterial or plant source.
Anchovy	Not Vegetarian	A small fish often used to give non-vegetarian food a salty flavor.
Animal	Not Vegetarian	This product contains an animal derivative. May not be vegetarian friendly.
Arachidonic	Not Vegetarian	A fatty acid found in liver, brain, glands, and fat of animals and humans.
Arachidyl	May be Vegetarian	A wax that can be from animal fat. Alternatives: peanut or vegetable oil.
Aspartic	May be Vegetarian	An amino acid occurring in animals and plants. Usually synthesized from glutamate.
Aspic	Not Vegetarian	Savory jelly derived from meat and fish.
Bacon	Not Vegetarian	Bacon is a type of salt-cured pork/pig. Not considered a vegetarian option.
Bee	May be Vegetarian	This product contains an ingredient derived from bees. May not be vegetarian friendly.
Beef	Not Vegetarian	Not a vegetarian friendly option. Beef is taken from the body of a cow.
Bison	Not Vegetarian	Ingredient comes from bison, which is a relative to cows. May not be vegetarian.
Blood	Not Vegetarian	From any slaughtered animal. Possibly in foods such as lecithin.
Boar	Not Vegetarian	Ingredient comes from boar, which is a relative to the pig. Typically used for their hair.
Bone	Not Vegetarian	Anti-caking Agent - Contains bones from animals.
Boneblack	Not Vegetarian	Bone Charcoal. Made by roasting bones. Used in some filters and in refining cane sugar.
Bonechar	Not Vegetarian	Animal bone ash. Black residue from bones calcined in closed vessels.
Bonemeal	Not Vegetarian	Crushed or ground animal bones.
Bonito	Not Vegetarian	Smaller relative of the tuna fish. Used as an ingredient in Japanese cuisine.
Bovine	Not Vegetarian	Another word for cows or cattle. Not a vegetarian friendly food source.
Brain	Not Vegetarian	Extract taken from the brain of a slaughtered animal.
Brawn	Not Vegetarian	Boiled meat, ears and tongue of pig.
Calamari	Not Vegetarian	Not vegetarian if sourced from an actual squid.
Calciferol	May be Vegetarian	Can come from fish liver oil, milk, egg yolks, and other animal products but can come from plants.
Calcium	May be Vegetarian	May be animal based. Double check the label to be sure of the origin.
Canthaxanthin	May be Vegetarian	Coloring - Usually derived from plant material, but sometimes made from fish or shells.
Carbamide	May be Vegetarian	Usually plant based. Can be extracted from animal urine and other body fluids.
Carbon	May be Vegetarian	Coloring derived from animals unless otherwise described as plant based.
Carmine	Not Vegetarian	Red pigment extracted from the crushed carcasses of the cochineal insect, a cactus-feeding insect.
Castoreum	Not Vegetarian	A secretion from muskrat or beaver genitals.
Catalase	May be Vegetarian	Enzyme that decomposes hydrogen peroxide. It is derived from cattle liver or fungus.
Catgut	Not Vegetarian	Tough cord or thread made from the intestines of sheep, horses, etc.
Cattle	Not Vegetarian	Cattle, or cows, are the most common type of large domesticated ungulates.
Chicken	Not Vegetarian	Chicken is not a vegetarian option if meat or flesh from an animal.
Cholesterin	May be Vegetarian	Derived from animal fats or oils, nerve tissues, eggs or blood.
Cholic	Not Vegetarian	A bile acid found in humans and animals. Most commonly extracted from cows or ox.
Chondroitin	May be Vegetarian	Produced synthetically or derived from the cartilage of cows, pigs, sharks, fish or birds.
Chymosin	May be Vegetarian
Chymotrypsin	Not Vegetarian	Enzyme primarily derived from ox pancreas.
Cistine	May be Vegetarian	An amino acid which can come from animals.
Citric Acid	May be Vegetarian	Emulsifier - May contain animal fat as it is derived from Glycerin/Glycerol.
Civet	Not Vegetarian	Substance painfully scraped from glands in the anal pouch of the civet cat.
Cochineal	Not Vegetarian	Red pigment extracted from the crushed carcasses of the cochineal insect, a cactus-feeding insect.
Cod	Not Vegetarian	Not a vegetarian option if from the cod fish.
Collagen	May be Vegetarian	Protein found in most tissues, including bone, cartilage and skin. Typically from cows or chickens.
Cortico	Not Vegetarian	Cortisone. Hormone from cattle liver. Widely used in medicine. Alternatives: synthetics.
Crab	Not Vegetarian	Not a vegetarian option if sourced from a crab.
Crustacean	Not Vegetarian	Includes such familiar animals as crabs, lobsters, crayfish, shrimp, krill, woodlice, and barnacles.
Cysteine	May be Vegetarian	An amino acid found in the hair protein keratin.
Dashi	Not Vegetarian	Stock made from fish and seaweed. Used in Japanese cuisine.
Dexpanthenol	May be Vegetarian	Can come from animal or plant sources or synthetics.
Diacetyl	May be Vegetarian	Emulsifier - May contain animal fat as it is derived from Glycerin/Glycerol.
Diglyceride	May be Vegetarian	Emulsifier - May contain animal fats.
Disodium	May be Vegetarian	Flavor Enhancer - Often made from animals.
Duck	Not Vegetarian	Not a vegetarian option if sourced from a duck.
E120	Not Vegetarian	Coloring - Cochineal (another name for carminic acid, a pigment made from powdered insects)
E422	May be Vegetarian	Sweetener - Likely plant-based but may be derived from animal fat.
E471	May be Vegetarian	Mono and di-glycerides of fatty acids (sometimes derived from animal fats).
E542	Not Vegetarian	Edible Bone Phosphate: A product made from the bones of cattle or pigs.
E631	May be Vegetarian	Disodium Inosinate: Can be produced from meat, fish or tapioca starch.
E904	May be Vegetarian
Elastin	Not Vegetarian	Found in the neck ligaments and aorta of bovine. Similar to collagen.
Escargot	Not Vegetarian	A food consisting of cooked land snails. Not a vegetarian option.
Fish	Not Vegetarian	Fish are not considered a vegetarian food.
Fletan	Not Vegetarian	Rare ingredient derived from fish liver which includes lecithin, Vitamin A and Vitamin D.
Gelatin	Not Vegetarian	Protein obtained by boiling animal skin, connective tissue or bones, usually from cows or pigs.
Glucosamine	May be Vegetarian	Usually extracted from the tissues of shellfish. Sometimes from corn or produced synthetically.
Glutamic	May be Vegetarian	An amino acid found widely in plant and animal tissue.
Glycerin	May be Vegetarian	Often derived from animal fat but may also be plant based.
Goose	Not Vegetarian	Geese are not considered a vegetarian food.
Guanine	May be Vegetarian	Pearl Essence. Obtained from scales of fish.
Hogs	Not Vegetarian	Hog - Derives from a domestic pig.
Inositol	May be Vegetarian	A sugar-like dietary supplement. Present in almost all plant and animal tissues.
Insulin	Not Vegetarian	From hog pancreas. Used by millions of diabetics daily.
Isinglass	Not Vegetarian	Very pure form of gelatin obtained from the air bladders of some freshwater fishes.
Katsuobushi	Not Vegetarian	Made from skipjack tuna or the bonito fish. Used as a topping or filling in many Japanese dishes.
L-cysteine	May be Vegetarian	Improving Agent - Produced commercially from animal and human hair (and feathers).
Lamb	Not Vegetarian	Not vegetarian if meat or tissue sourced from a lamb/young sheep.
Laneth	May be Vegetarian	Wax from sheep excreted by the skin of sheep and extracted from the wool.
Lanogene	May be Vegetarian	A product of the oil glands of sheep, extracted from their wool.
Lanolate	May be Vegetarian	A product of the oil glands of sheep, extracted from their wool.
Lanolin	May be Vegetarian	Wax from sheep excreted by the skin of sheep and extracted from the wool.
Lanosterol	May be Vegetarian	A product of the oil glands of sheep, extracted from their wool.
Lard	Not Vegetarian	Fat from the abdomen of a pig that is rendered and clarified for use in cooking.
Lipase	Not Vegetarian
Lipid	May be Vegetarian	Fat and fat-like substances that are found in animals and plants. Alternatives: vegetable oils.
Lipoid	May be Vegetarian	Fat and fat-like substances that are found in animals and plants. Alternatives: vegetable oils.
Lobster	Not Vegetarian	Not considered a vegetarian option if sourced from the meat or tissue of a lobster.
Luna	Not Vegetarian	A plantlike animal used to make sponges.
Mahi	Not Vegetarian	The mahi-mahi or common dolphinfish is a surface-dwelling ray-finned fish found in off-shore temperate, tropical, and subtropical waters worldwide.
Marine	Not Vegetarian	Likely from fish or marine mammals (including porpoises).
Meat	Not Vegetarian	Meat is not a vegetarian option as it is derived from an animal.
Merling	Not Vegetarian	A common type of fish. Not a vegetarian friendly option.
Mollusc	Not Vegetarian	Mollusca is the second largest phylum of invertebrate animals. Not a vegetarian option.
Mono-Diglyceride	May be Vegetarian	Emulsifying agents in puddings, ice cream, bread etc. Can be derived from plants or animals.
Monoglyceride	May be Vegetarian	Often from animal fat but may be plant based. Check the label.
Musk	May be Vegetarian	Dried genital secretion obtained from deer, beaver, muskrat, civet cat, otter, and other animals.
Mussel	Not Vegetarian	Mussels are animals belonging to the shellfish family. Not considered a vegetarian option.
Myristal	May be Vegetarian	Acid typically derived from nut oils but occasionally of animal origin.
Natural	May be Vegetarian	Ingredients are not synthetic or artificial, but extracted directly from plants or animal products
Ocenol	May be Vegetarian	Found in oil derived from fish.
Octadecanoic	Not Vegetarian	Tallor and other animal fats and oils.
Okaka	Not Vegetarian	Made from skipjack tuna or the bonito fish. Used as a topping or filling in many Japanese dishes.
Oleic	May be Vegetarian	Fatty acid occurring in animal and vegetable fats.
Oleic Acid	Not Vegetarian	Animal tallow/fat found in synthetic butter, cheese, some vegetable fats and oils, etc.
Oleostearin	Not Vegetarian	Solid obtained from pressed tallow.
Oleth	May be Vegetarian	Found in oil derived from fish.
Oleyl	May be Vegetarian	Found in oil derived from fish.
Ostrich	Not Vegetarian	An ostrich is a large flightless bird. Not a vegetarian friendly food option.
Ox	May be Vegetarian	Ox or oxgall is sourced from bovines, which are often castrated. Typically used in creams.
Oyster	Not Vegetarian
Palmitamide	May be Vegetarian	A fatty acid most commonly derived from palm oil but may be derived from animals as well.
Palmitamine	May be Vegetarian	A fatty acid most commonly derived from palm oil but may be derived from animals as well.
Palmitate	May be Vegetarian	A fatty acid most commonly derived from palm oil but may be derived from animals as well.
Palmitic	May be Vegetarian	A fatty acid most commonly derived from palm oil but may be derived from animals as well.
Panthenol	May be Vegetarian	Can come from animal or plant sources or synthetics. In shampoos, supplements, emollients, etc.
Panthenyl	May be Vegetarian	Can come from animal or plant sources or synthetics. In shampoos, supplements, emollients, etc.
Pepsin	Not Vegetarian
Phosphatide	May be Vegetarian	Sometimes made using Glycerol. Glycerol is made mostly from animal fats, unless otherwise stated.
Pig	Not Vegetarian	Pig, or pork, is not considered a vegetarian option.
Pollock	Not Vegetarian	Pollock is a fish. Not a vegetarian option.
Polyglycerol	May be Vegetarian	A byproduct of soap manufacture (normally uses animal fat).
Polyoxyethylene	May be Vegetarian	Emulsifier - May contain animal fats.
Polypeptide	Not Vegetarian	From animal protein. Used in cosmetics. Alternatives: plant proteins and enzymes.
Polysorbate	May be Vegetarian	Derivatives of fatty acids, which are commonly sourced from animals. In cosmetics, foods.
Pork	Not Vegetarian	Pork, or pig, is not considered a vegetarian option.
Poultry	Not Vegetarian	Poultry is another name for domestic fowl, such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese.
Pristane	Not Vegetarian	Obtained from the liver oil of sharks and from whale ambergris.
Progesterone	May be Vegetarian	A steroid hormone used in anti-wrinkle face creams. Alternatives: synthetics.
Propanediol	May be Vegetarian	Emulsifier - May contain animal fats.
Propylene	May be Vegetarian	Emulsifier - May contain animal fats.
Provitamin	May be Vegetarian	A pigment found in animal tissues and plants. Typically plant based when used as an additive.
Puttanesca	May be Vegetarian	A pasta dish that often includes anchovies.
Quail	Not Vegetarian	Quail is a mid-sized bird and is not considered a vegetarian option.
Quanternium	May be Vegetarian	Fat from cows, sheep, pigs, etc. Often refers to a fatty substance taken from the stomachs of pigs.
Quinoline	May be Vegetarian	May involve the use of gelatin as a carrier.
Rennet	Not Vegetarian
Retinol	May be Vegetarian	Vitamin A obtained from vegetables, egg yolks, or fish liver oil.
Retinyl Acetate	May be Vegetarian	Possible sources are fish liver oil, egg yolks, butter, lemongrass, carrots or synthetics.
Ribonucleic	May be Vegetarian	RNA is in all living cells. Used in many protein shampoos and cosmetics. Alternatives: plant cells.
RNA	May be Vegetarian	RNA is in all living cells. Used in many protein shampoos and cosmetics. Alternatives: plant cells.
Salmon	Not Vegetarian	Salmon is a kind of fish. Not considered a vegetarian food.
Scale	May be Vegetarian	Used in shimmery makeups (eye, etc.). Alternatives: mica, rayon.
Scallop	Not Vegetarian	Scallops are a kind of shellfish and are not considered to be a vegetarian option.
Seafood	Not Vegetarian	Seafood is any form of sea life regarded as food by humans. Likely animal based.
Shark	Not Vegetarian	Products that are derived from shark flesh, meat, or tissue are not vegetarian.
Sheep	Not Vegetarian	Sheep are not considered a vegetarian option.
Shellac	May be Vegetarian
Shrimp	Not Vegetarian	Shrimp is not considered a vegetarian food.
Snail	May be Vegetarian	Snails are small gastropods. They are typically crushed for cosmetic or for escargot.
Spermaceti	May be Vegetarian	Waxy oil derived from whale heads or from dolphins but now most often derived from petroleum.
Sponge	Not Vegetarian	A plantlike sea animal used to make sponges.
Squalane	May be Vegetarian	Oil derived from shark livers.
Squalene	May be Vegetarian	Oil derived from shark livers.
Squid	Not Vegetarian	Squid is a sea animal and is not considered to be a vegetarian food.
Stearin	May be Vegetarian	Fat from cows, sheep, pigs, etc. Often refers to a fatty substance taken from the stomachs of pigs.
Stearyl	May be Vegetarian	Often prepared from stearic acid. Typically a fat from cows, pigs, and sheep, etc.
Stearyldimethyl	May be Vegetarian	Often prepared from stearic acid. Typically a fat from cows, pigs, and sheep, etc.
Steroid	May be Vegetarian	May be from various animal glands or from plant tissues.
Sterol	May be Vegetarian	May be from various animal glands or from plant tissues.
Suet	Not Vegetarian	Hard white fat around kidneys and loins of animals.
Tallow	Not Vegetarian	Solid fat of sheep and cattle separated from the membranous tissues. Typically found in margarine.
Tallowate	Not Vegetarian	A soap made by combining the fatty tissue of animals.
Tuna	Not Vegetarian	Tuna is obtained from the tuna fish. Not a vegetarian food option.
Turkey	Not Vegetarian	Not a vegetarian food if derived from the flesh, meat, or tissue of a turkey.
Veal	Not Vegetarian	The flesh of cow calves that have been raised in conditions that prevent the development of muscle.
Vitamin	May be Vegetarian	Likely animal based but may be plant based. Check the label to verify the source of the ingredient.
Volaise	Not Vegetarian	Ostrich meat.
Whiting	Not Vegetarian	A common type of fish. Not a vegetarian friendly option.
Worcestershire	Not Vegetarian	Many varieties of Worcestershire sauce contain anchovies. Check the ingredients to be sure.

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Ingredient	Is it Gluten Free?	Description
Atta	Not Gluten Free
Barley	Not Gluten Free	Often contains a form of grain gluten. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
Beer	May be Gluten Free	Often contains a form of grain gluten. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
Biscuit	May be Gluten Free	Often contains a form of grain gluten. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
Bread	May be Gluten Free	Often contains a form of grain gluten. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
Brewer's Yeast	May be Gluten Free	Yeast used in beer making. Often contains gluten. Check ingredients if gluten-free isn't on label.
Bulgur	May be Gluten Free	A cereal food often made with wheat-based ingredients.
Chow	May be Gluten Free	Often contains a form of grain gluten. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
Couscous	May be Gluten Free	Made from granules of durum wheat, so it is not gluten-free.
Cracker	May be Gluten Free	Often contains a form of grain gluten. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
Crouton	May be Gluten Free	Many types of crouton are made with wheat-based ingredients.
Crust	May be Gluten Free	Often contains a form of grain gluten. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
Dextrin	May be Gluten Free	If found on a meat or poultry product could be from any grain, including wheat.
Dough	May be Gluten Free	May contain gluten. Must be verified by checking the label or by contacting the manufacturer.
Dumpling	May be Gluten Free	Often contains a form of grain gluten. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
Durum	Not Gluten Free	Variety or derivative of wheat. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
Einkorn	Not Gluten Free	Variety or derivative of wheat. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
Emmer	Not Gluten Free	Variety or derivative of wheat. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
Farina	Not Gluten Free	Variety or derivative of wheat. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
Farro	Not Gluten Free	Variety or derivative of wheat. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
Fries	May be Gluten Free	Be careful of batter containing wheat flour or cross-contact from fryers.
Gluten	Not Gluten Free	Gluten is a general name for the proteins found in different forms of wheat.
Graham	Not Gluten Free	Variety or derivative of wheat. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
Granola	May be Gluten Free	Some bars may contain wheat as an ingredient, and most use oats that are not gluten-free.
Kamut	Not Gluten Free	Variety or derivative of wheat. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
Maida	Not Gluten Free
Malt	Not Gluten Free	Many malted products contains gluten. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
Matzo	May be Gluten Free	A type of flatbread that often contains wheat-based ingredients.
Multi-grain	May be Gluten Free	Multi-grain foods may contain a wheat-based ingredient.
Noodle	May be Gluten Free	Often contains a form of grain gluten. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
Oats	May be Gluten Free
Orzo	May be Gluten Free	A form of short-cut pasta. Often made with wheat-based ingredients.
Panko	May be Gluten Free	Often contains a form of grain gluten. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
Pasta	May be Gluten Free	Often contains a form of grain gluten. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
Potatobread	May be Gluten Free	Often contains a form of grain gluten. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
Ravioli	May be Gluten Free	Often contains a form of grain gluten. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
Risoni	May be Gluten Free	A form of short-cut pasta. Often made with wheat-based ingredients.
Roux	May be Gluten Free	Often contains a form of grain gluten. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
Rusk	Not Gluten Free	A wheat-based food additive. Often refers to a hard, dry biscuit or a twice-baked bread.
Rye	Not Gluten Free	Often contains gluten. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
Sausage	May be Gluten Free	May contain wheat-based additives.
Seitan	Not Gluten Free	Includes wheat gluten. Found in many veggie burgers and imitation meat.
Semolina	Not Gluten Free	Variety or derivative of wheat. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
Soba	May be Gluten Free	Often contains a form of grain gluten. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
Soy Sauce	May be Gluten Free	Often contains a form of grain gluten. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
Spelt	Not Gluten Free	An ancient strain of wheat and contains gluten levels similar to modern day wheat.
Taramasalata	May be Gluten Free	Dip made with breadcrumbs that often contain gluten.
Triticale	Not Gluten Free	Often contains a form of grain gluten. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
Udon	May be Gluten Free	Often contains a form of grain gluten. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
Wafer	May be Gluten Free	May contain gluten. Must be verified by checking the label or by contacting the manufacturer.
Wheat	Not Gluten Free	Wheat includes gluten. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
Wheatberries	Not Gluten Free	Variety or derivative of wheat. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.

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