Category: Is It Vegan?

In the food industry, there are many different sources of fats and oils. Some are obviously not vegan friendly, but others are less clear. Lard is an ingredient used for fat in cooking, or as “shortening” in baked goods. Due to the prevalence of vegetable-based shortenings that are unrelated to lard or butter, this can

Those following a vegan diet avoid animals and animal by-products in their diets. Shrimp, a small crustacean found in the sea, are a type of shellfish. Despite a vegan diet generally involving an avoidance of all animal products and meat, many vegans wonder whether a shrimp can form part of their vegan diet. You might

UGG started back in 1976 when Australian, Brian Smith decided Southern California was the place to be. Using his favorite material, sheepskin, he designed a pair of boots that launched the UGG brand.  Since then it has grown to be a loved brand. However, it’s not cruelty-free because it continues to use animal by-products in

A couple of pharmacists created Vanicream in 1974. Working with dermatologists they wanted to create a skincare solution for their pharmaceutical customers.  The company offers a range of FDA-approved products that take care of your face, hair, body as well as protect you from the sun when you’re outside. Vanicream can be found in most

Shea Moisture is an American company owned by Unilever. It offers personal care products such as shampoos and body washes.  It caused controversy back in 2017 when it ran a commercial that featured mainly white women. There was an outpouring of disappointment on social media as the ad included only one African-American female. Shea Moisture’s

Butter is a cooking staple, found in cupboards all over the world thanks to the globalized economy. Semi-solid at room temperature, and liquid when heated, butter’s unique qualities make it difficult to replace. The water-fat content of butter allows it to steam food from the inside out during cooking, which is ideal for pastries. You