Is Kimchi Good for Your Gut? What Fibermaxxing Gets Right
Kimchi brings live cultures and a little fibre, not a lot. What the research does and does not show, why cooking changes it, and where fibermaxxing fits.
Questions
Product by product, with the specific ingredient that makes the call. Beeswax, carmine, gelatin, whey and bone char are the usual culprits, and formulations differ between countries, so the answer is not always the same one your friend got.
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Which Sweets and Snacks Are Vegan? The Checked List
Skittles, Gushers, Twizzlers and Dum Dums are vegan. M&M's are not. The checked list of which supermarket sweets and snacks are plant-based, and why.
Are Mentos Vegan? Which Flavours Are and Are Not
Most Mentos are not vegan, but it depends where you bought them. Beeswax, carmine and shellac are the three to look for, and UK packs differ from US.
Are Zapp's Chips Vegan-Friendly?
Most Zapp's flavours contain no animal ingredients, but Salt & Vinegar lists lactose from milk, so check the packet before you buy.
Are Mott's Gummies Vegan? Gelatin-Free
Mott's Gummies are set with pectin, not gelatin, so they are plant-based. The only catch is the refined sugar.
Are McDonald's Fries Vegan?
McDonald's fries are neither vegan nor vegetarian in the US. Here is what goes into them and why the answer shifts depending on where you order.
Are Lemonheads Vegan? A Look at the Ingredients
Most Lemonheads carry confectioner's glaze, a shellac made from insect resin, so they are not usually vegan. Here is what to check on the label.
Top 10 Best Vegan Egg Substitutes
Eggs bind and foam, so replacing them takes the right stand-in. Here are 10 vegan egg substitutes and the job each one handles best in the kitchen.
Are Skips Vegan? Yes, and Here's Why
Skips contain no animal ingredients and the prawn cocktail flavour is synthetic, but they carry a may contain milk warning and recipes differ by market.
Are Wotsits Vegan? What Is in the Cheesy Puffs
The cheese flavouring is the sticking point with Walkers Wotsits. Here is a look at what goes into each variety and which ones vegans can eat.