Animal Ingredient List A-Z

I’ve had a few occasions where I’ve been caught out discovering that something I’ve eaten contains animal products. Maybe you have too?

There are the obvious things to look out for, but sometimes they’re hidden in the ingredient list, in chemical names and code numbers. Did you know that Benzoic Acid, Glycerol, Monoglycerides & Glycerides (in many margarines, cake mixes and candies), Lactic Acid and Albumen are all probably animal based?

HappyCow has an A-Z up at the moment. It does mention that many on the list are now manufactured synthetically (it’s usually cheaper), but there are lots of surprises… especially if you take health supplements or use a lot of cosmetics.

It’s very Europe-centric… are there any Asian ingredients we should all be watching out for? Please leave a comment if you know any!