Which common ingredients are secretly not vegan?

Gelatine, carmine (E120), shellac (E904), isinglass in some beers and wines, casein and whey in 'dairy-free' snacks, and L-cysteine in some baked goods.

How do you order vegan at a non-vegan restaurant?

Ask which dishes are already plant-based rather than what can be modified — kitchens answer that question faster and more accurately.

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Which common ingredients are secretly not vegan?: Gelatine, carmine (E120), shellac (E904), isinglass in some beers and wines, casein and whey in 'dairy-free' snacks, and L-cysteine in some baked goods.
How do you order vegan at a non-vegan restaurant?: Ask which dishes are already plant-based rather than what can be modified — kitchens answer that question faster and more accurately.