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Vegan Ingredient Guide

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

Ingredients for Other Diets

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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