Is It Vegan? Instant Ingredient Checker
Unsure if a food item or beauty product is truly vegan? Simply paste the ingredient list below—or upload a file (.txt, .csv) for an even faster check. Our tool instantly scans through hundreds of additives, hidden E-numbers, and sneaky animal-derived substances (like Lanolin and Carmine) to give you a clear answer in seconds, processed entirely in your browser for 100% privacy.
Enter ingredients separated by commas or list them one per line. Our tool will scan for animal-derived additives, E-numbers, and hidden non-vegan ingredients.
Files are processed locally and never stored.
Paste ingredients and click Check
Disclaimer: This tool scans for common animal-derived ingredients. Manufacturing processes change, so always double-check the packaging for official certification if you are unsure. Some ingredients may be derived from either plant or animal sources, and this tool cannot determine the specific source used in a particular product.
Hidden Animal Ingredients to Watch For
Reading labels can be deceptive because many animal-derived ingredients appear under obscure chemical names. For example, "Carmine" or "Natural Red 4" is a pigment derived from beetles, while "Casein" and "Whey" are milk proteins often found in "non-dairy" creamers. Even common additives like "Gelatin" (derived from animal collagen) can appear in unexpected products like peanuts, breath mints, and vitamins.
Consumers should also understand the difference between an ingredient and a manufacturing warning. A label stating "May contain traces of milk" usually indicates that the product was made on shared equipment, not that milk is an intentional ingredient. While this is crucial for allergy sufferers, many vegans consider these products acceptable as they do not drive demand for animal exploitation.