Is It Vegan?

When you’re trying to lose weight, artificial sweeteners like Splenda can seem like the holy grail. You can eat sweets and… they just don’t have calories? Amazing! But from a … Read more

Due to years of milk advertising, when a lot of people think of “calcium,” they immediately think of dairy products. As a result, some vegans may be worried that an … Read more

I’m surprised how hard it was to find an answer online about whether Pizza Hut’s breadsticks are vegan. And I really wanted them. So I went to two reputable sources—the … Read more

When I was a kid, I remember hearing that glue was made from horses. Truly, millions of kids have probably been traumatized by hearing that. But is it true? I … Read more

I love going to sushi restaurants. But when I first went vegan 14 years ago, I remember having a lot of questions. And one curiosity I had was about seaweed—probably … Read more

One of the foods that just about tops my winter comfort food list is cream of wheat. I love it. But I still remember, back when I went vegan 14 … Read more

When it comes to smokey, barbecue flavors, it can be hard to keep track of what exactly is vegan. I’ve covered how BBQ sauce is usually vegan—but I’ve also covered … Read more

When you’re switching to a vegan diet, there can be some surprises in learning which products are vegan and which aren’t. As part of this process, you might start calling … Read more

Cream of tartar shows up on many ingredient lists as a leavening or thickening agent, and it’s used in meringues and whipped creams… But what is it, actually? And if … Read more

Potatoes have been a staple food for many civilizations around the world. They’re not only cheap and very filling—they’re a comfort food many of us love. But which common potato … Read more

Whether you’re enjoying a vegan seitan steak or you want to spice up your beans and rice, there’s one thing that can take the flavor to the next level: BBQ … Read more

Personally, I love Baked Lay’s. Of course, one benefit is the reduced fat and calories compared to normal Lay’s. But for me, the biggest appeal is just the texture and … Read more

The other day, I was reading the ingredients on some pickles and I saw “calcium chloride.” In my experience, most chemical ingredient names like this are vegan, but I still … Read more

I was at a friend’s house recently, and I noticed he had a big shaker of MSG (monosodium glutamate) in his kitchen. I asked him about it, and he said … Read more

I love spring rolls. I order them most of the time when I go to Asian restaurants—and I’ve even made spring rolls myself at home. But honestly, sometimes I’m not … Read more

Beans are the cornerstone of many vegetarian and vegan diets. They’re cheap, they’re nutritious, and they’re very versatile. But which bean products in the store are actually fully vegan? All … Read more

In the past, I always just assumed that Vitamin Water was vegan. None of the ingredients stuck out to me as known animal products. But with all those long vitamin … Read more

“Lactic acid” really sounds like it might not be vegan… But that’s just because it sounds similar to “lactose,” which is in milk. As it happens, lactic acid is something … Read more

Which energy drinks are vegan? What is taurine, and is it really made from bull testicles? Are the BCAAs in Bang energy drink really sourced from animals? Today we’re talking … Read more

If you’re new to veganism, it can be confusing to keep track of the difference between vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians, flexitarians, and so on! One particular issue is the common confusion … Read more