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Is Soy Lecithin Vegan? Is it Safe?

Like many eagle-eyed vegans, you may have noticed soy lecithin frequently popping up in the ingredient list on your favorite packaged foods. Is soy lecithin vegan, and is it safe to consume? Why is it added to so many foods? In this post, I’ll shed some light on whether soy

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Is Guar Gum Vegan? (And Why It’s in Your Coconut Milk)

Guar gum is one of those ingredients that you see on a food label and wonder what the heck it is and why it’s added to so many foods. For vegans, it’s an ingredient that can cause confusion as to whether foods that otherwise appear plant-based are actually vegan or

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Is Canola Oil Vegan? Is It Healthy?

Canola oil is a popular oil for cooking and baking and is present in many packaged foods. If you follow a vegan diet, you may be wondering whether this common ingredient is vegan-friendly and if it is a healthy oil to use.

Not all foods that appear vegan actually are, so it’s always a good idea to double check.

In this post we’ll discuss how canola oil is made, whether it’s vegan or not, potential health risks of canola oil, and health benefits.

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Is Calcium Carbonate Vegan? A Dietitian’s Guide

Calcium carbonate is a common ingredient in supplements and foods, but is there a way to tell whether it’s vegan? Turns out the answer is a little complicated.

Fortunately, you’ve come to the right place!

In this post we will cover what calcium carbonate is, what products contain it, how to tell whether it’s vegan, and some additional information on calcium supplements and recommendations for vegans.

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