2025 - 10 surprising foods containing animal by-products

Vegetarians and vegans need to be careful, as some apparently compatible foods may contain ingredients of animal origin. Products such as cheese, sugar, wine, tortillas and bean refrits may surprise by their composition. Cheese may contain animal rennet, sugar may be bleached with charcoal, and agents of animal origin may be used in wine. It is therefore crucial to read the labels and ask questions to avoid surprises. As a vegetarian or vegan, i…