‘Vegan-friendly’ products are said to be vegan by the manufacturer/company.
Here at our Is it Vegan hub we cover both the most obscure, complex “Is X vegan?” questions, as well as the simpler queries asked by those new to veganism, or those considering a move to a plant-based diet. We’ll be adding to this all the time to, so if you are not sure about a certain item, whether food, cosmetics, clothing or anything else, get in touch and we’ll add it to our list!
In this article, we’ll explore the ingredients and the process of making Brie cheese, as well as the vegetarian-friendly options available for this creamy and delicious cheese.
The key component that determines whether mozzarella is vegetarian or not is the presence of rennet, an enzyme used to coagulate milk during the cheese-making process.
In this blog post, we’ll delve into the process of making Camembert cheese and discuss its vegetarian status.
Let’s delve into the process of making cheddar cheese and answer the question of whether it is vegetarian.
No. Grana Padano is not vegetarian. It contains animal derived ingredients. You may be thinking, since Grana Padano is a cheese, that it only contains milk as an animal derived ingredient, and milk is a vegetraian ingredient. But this not the case. Keep reading to find out why is Grana Padano not vegetarian. To explain … Read more
No, suede is not vegan, because it is made from animal skin, normally lamb. The exception is ‘vegan suede,’ which isn’t actually suede, just a synthetic alternative that does not use animal products. What is Suede? Suede is a type of leather with a napped finish (the nap are the tiny hairs that give suede … Read more
Yes, neoprene is vegan. This lightweight, polymer foam has many uses, including in waders, wetsuits, and shoes, as well as in electrical insulation and fan belts for cars. Because production of neoprene does not involve animal derivatives and no animal cruelty is involved in the manufacturing process, it is considered to be vegan-friendly, although the … Read more
Yes, moleskin fabric is vegan. Despite the name, moleskin fabric has nothing to do with furry, subterranean mammals. It is cruelty-free and suitable for a vegan lifestyle – no moles were harmed in the manufacture of this fabric! Moleskin fabric should not be confused with the notebook brand, Moleskine (but just in case this is … Read more
Yes, Tencel is a vegan fabric. It is cruelty-free, does not use animal products, and clothes made using it are suitable for anyone living a vegan lifestyle or looking to build a vegan wardrobe. What Is Tencel? Tencel is a brand-name for a type of rayon created by an Austrian company called Lenzing AG. Tencel … Read more
Yes, velour is vegan. It is not made from animal products, considered cruelty-free, and is suitable for a vegan lifestyle. It is typically made from cotton or polyester, neither of which is an animal-derived fabric. Velour made from organic cotton has the additional benefit of being sustainable. What Is Velour? Velour is a dense fabric … Read more