10 Popular Vegetarian Foods That Are Actually Non-Veg

By MindStick

Marshmallows contain gelatin, which is made from animal bones and skin.

Gummy bears and jelly candies also have gelatin, making them non-vegetarian.

Parmesan cheese is made using rennet, an enzyme from a calf’s stomach.

Classic Worcestershire sauce contains anchovies (fish), making it unsuitable for vegetarians.

Many red-colored foods use carmine, which is made from crushed cochineal insects.

Some canned refried beans contain lard (animal fat) for extra flavor.

Some bread varieties contain L-cysteine, a dough conditioner derived from duck feathers or pig hair.

Certain beers and wines use isinglass, a clarifying agent made from fish bladders.

Some fast-food chains cook French fries in beef fat or use flavoring derived from meat.

Many cake mixes and desserts contain gelatin, animal-based emulsifiers, or lard, making them non-vegetarian.

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