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Is it vegan?

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• What is carmine (E120)? The bug-based dye hiding in red food & lipstick

  Carmine, cochineal, E120 — all names for a dye made from crushed beetles. Here's where it hides in food and cosmetics, and the best vegan red alternatives.

  May 28, 2026 · 4 min read

• Is gelatin vegan? What it's really made of (and 4 alternatives)

  Gelatin comes from boiled animal bones and skin — never vegan. Here's where it hides, label names to scan for, and the best plant-based gelling agents.

  May 22, 2026 · 4 min read

• Is honey vegan? The complete 2026 answer

  Honey is not vegan. Here's why bees count, what 'ethical honey' really means, and the 5 best plant-based sweeteners to use instead.

  May 20, 2026 · 5 min read