Have you ever wondered if any of the salty snacks in the grocery store could contain animal products? Aren't they mainly vegetables fried into crackers and chips, with lots of salt and grease? What about dairy products? What about Cheez-Its? Cheez-Its claim to be made of real cheese. Is this claim true or false? Are there any Cheez-It vegans? Does a Cheeze-It vegan mean someone who does eat Cheez-Its, or doesn't? Have you asked yourself before if there could be alternative vegan cheese cracker brands available? Are there such things as vegan Cheez-Its? What Ingredients to look out for for Vegans Peta's list. The big one is kind of obvious: The cheese. Cheese is a dairy product. Also: Milk Protein. ...

Ah, the famous, round pastry that the world swoons over! They come jelly-filled, glazed, powdered, chocolate-covered, or pumped with Boston crème pie filling. Recalling its dense, moist texture already has you craving one. Hold on just a moment! Are donuts vegan? I bet you're thinking, “I sure hope so!” They look innocent enough, but how are they so fluffy yet dense? Let's take a look at a regular donut's ingredients. Common Donut Ingredients yeast water milk white sugar salt eggs shortening all-purpose flour vegetable oil (used for frying) butter powdered sugar vanilla extract Are Donuts Vegan? Unfortunately, most donuts that you may come in contact with are not vegan. Donuts are usually made with more than one dairy product. The...

What Is Sherbet? Sherbert happens to be a very common misspelling of the frozen dessert sherbet. However, if you hear people pronouncing it, either way, they are all talking about the same delicious frozen dessert. However, there is also a bit of confusion when it comes to sherbets and sorbets. Sorbet is like Sherbet's vegan cousin. Unlike Sherbets, Sorbets do not contain any dairy products which makes it the perfect treat for those who happen to be lactose-intolerant. Click here to learn more about Sherbets. Common Sherbet/Sherbert Ingredients Ice cream Milk Sugar Egg whites Gelatin Sweetened fruit juice Some people might think that it is near impossible to create a tasty frozen dessert without the help of an ice cream...

When you've chosen a vegan diet and lifestyle, you may find yourself struggling to find the right condiments to flavor your dishes. Which ones are truly safe? Is there any chance of an animal product hiding in some of your favorite foods? In some cases, the answers may surprise you. Thankfully, when it comes to ketchup, you're off the hook: ketchup is a traditionally vegan dish, which means that you can slather it on your potatoes with confidence. In fact, according to PETA, Heinz Ketchup at one time went on record as stating that no animal products could be used in the creation of the ketchup product according to FDA labeling requirements. Unfortunately, not everyone is quite so comfortable with...

Is Sorbet Vegan? Sorbet has its origins in the Near and Middle East. In the middle ages, people in countries like Turkey, Iran, and Afghanistan invented a frozen dessert made with fruit and flower petals, called sharbat. Modern sorbet is quite similar to the original Ottoman dessert, but without flower petals. Sorbet is most often safe for a vegan diet. We also put together a guide to the best vegan sorbet brands you can find at grocery stores right now. Ingredients of Sorbet Sorbet, in essence, is simply a frozen blend of fruit, water, and sugar. Many premade sorbets are, in fact, vegan. But, as we all know, commercial food manufacturers are fond of putting lots of food additives and...

Are Popsicles Vegan? Just like Kleenex and Q-Tips, the word Popsicle is actually a brand name that people have come to use for the product itself.  Whether you’re talking about actual Popsicles, or some kind of frozen fruit-flavored ice on a stick, the question is the same:  Are popsicles vegan? Check out our favorite organic vegan popsicles here! If you want something in a bowl instead of on a stick, check out our picks for the best vegan sorbet brands.   Starting with Popsicle brand ice pops, if you’ve spent any time in your grocery store’s freezer section, you know that there are many different flavors of Popsicles.  But as long as it’s frozen fruit juice and sugar it’s got...

You know Spring is coming when you see Girl Scouts around your neighborhood selling those little green boxes of cookies.  We all have fond memories of eating our favorite Girl Scout Cookies as kids, but if you are now vegan, you may be wondering if these iconic treats are for you.  We took a closer look at one of the most popular Girl Scout Cookies, Thin Mints, to find out - and.....Thin Mints Are Vegan! Have a sweet tooth? Order some Thin Mints on Amazon, or read on for more! Thin Mints Ingredients List Enriched flour Sugar Vegetable oil Cocoa processed with alkali Caramel color Leavening Cocoa Invert sugar Cornstarch Salt Soy Lecithin Natural and artificial flavors Oil of peppermint Are...

Are Cool Ranch Doritos Vegan? Doritos are among the most popular chip on the market today, and their Cool Ranch flavor is one of the two most eaten. So are cool ranch doritos vegan? Unfortunately these chips contain lactose, whey, and nonfat milk. All of these are animal byproducts and obviously make these chips not vegan. They also contain buttermilk and cheddar cheese, two more non vegan ingredients. Just about every Dorito flavoring has some problem that makes it non-vegan, except for the "Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos" which are 100% vegan (and delicious)! These Doritos are a relatively new addition to their product line and one that is designed to be friendlier to vegans like you. This makes them an...

Like most people, vegans love crunchy snacks with a little salt and spice. But if you like your snacks more than a little spicy, you’re probably wondering about Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. These super-hot snack puffs are hugely popular, in fact, they’re Frito-Lay’s #1 seller. But are Hot Cheetos vegan? Unfortunately not, but if you are living a plant based lifestlye and want a vegan snack - check out these vegan cheese its! Flamin' Hot Cheetos Ingredients Enriched Corn Meal Vegetable Oil Flamin' Hot Seasoning Sugar Yeast Extract Monosodium Glutamate Citric Acid Artificial Color Sunflower Oil Hydrolyzed Corn Protein Cheddar Cheese Onion Powder Whey Garlic Powder Whey Protein Concentrate Buttermilk Corn Syrup Solids Salt The front of the bag says “made...