Questions tagged [food-additives]
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Is there a list of which UK E-Numbers aren't vegetarian or vegan?
I often see lots of E-Numbers in ingredient lists and I know some probably aren't vegetarian, and some definitely aren't vegan.. Especially as all ofthem seem to be made out of crushed up bugs! They apparently aren't that good for you either...
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Are leavening agents vegan?
Some packaged foods contain leavening agents. For example, the Cadbury's Chocolate Oreo sold in India contains leavening agents E500(ii) and E503(ii). All I could find out, anything except that baking soda, baking powder are some of the common…

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Can I tell whether E-numbered food additives are animal derived?
Cadbury Oreo Chocolate flavor contains E322 as an emulsifier. I searched on the net and found that it can be plant or animal derived. So how do I know whether this product is vegan or not?
And can packaged foods sold in India carrying the green dot…

Ram Keswani
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