Is Impossible Foods vegan?
Fully veganfood
Impossible Foods is fully vegan, though the soy heme is GMO-derived.
Vegan products
- Impossible Burger
- Impossible Sausage
- Impossible Chicken Nuggets
- Impossible Meatballs
Watch-outs
- GMO soy heme — some vegans prefer non-GMO Beyond Meat
Notes
Animal-free since launch. The 'meaty' flavor comes from yeast-fermented heme, not animals.
Brand transparency
Parent company, animal-testing policy, certifications and known controversies.
- Parent company
- Impossible Foods Inc. (private)
- Sustainability grade
- CMixed
Conducts animal testing
Certifications
- Kosher
- Halal
Controversies
- Conducted rat feeding study on heme protein (2017) — criticised by PETA and other vegan groups despite being for regulatory approval
Last reviewed June 4, 2026 · Report inaccuracy