Mar
14

Watch Out! Carmine

Being vegan means reading labels. I don’t care how much you hate it and how much time it takes, it’s just something you have to do. And if you don’t know, ask! Carmine, also called crimson lake, cochineal, natural red #40, C.I. 75470, or E120 is a pigment of bright red color. The pigment is… Continue reading »

Feb
14

Watch Out! Casein

Being vegan means reading labels. I don’t care how much you hate it and how much time it takes, it’s just something you have to do. And if you don’t know, ask! Casein is a protein commonly found in mammalian milk commonly used in a variety of processed foods. Caseinates, such as calcium caseinate, potassium… Continue reading »

Jan
24

Watch Out! Gelatin(e)

Being vegan means reading labels. I don’t care how much you hate it and how much time it takes, it’s just something you have to do. And if you don’t know, ask! Gelatin is an ingredient lots of vegans know to look for – but for every person that knows, I’m sure that there is… Continue reading »