Tag: Vegetarian additives

According to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, Red 40 is a certified color additive approved for use in foods and beverages, but its origin is often misunderstood by those following a vegetarian diet. This article clarifies why this common synthetic dye is suitable for most vegetarians.

While most people consider plain yogurt a staple of a vegetarian diet, some yogurts are made using gelatin, an animal byproduct that is not vegetarian. This surprising fact means it is crucial for anyone following a plant-based or vegetarian diet to carefully inspect product labels before purchasing.