Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is one of the most common household chemical leaveners—either on its own or as part of baking powder. It’s also an ingredient you’ll run across … Read more

Cream of tartar, or potassium bitartrate, is a substance that has several properties that make it useful in a range of applications, from food production to cosmetics, medicine, and general … Read more

Bugles are a popular corn snack produced by Tom’s Snacks. They’re also produced by General Mills under a license from Toms’s Snacks.1-3 This is important because while General Mills Bugles … Read more

Most people know that prepared cake tends to come with its fair share of animal products like milk and eggs. But, what about cake mix? And if cake mixes can … Read more

Udon is a thick variety of noodles frequently used in Japanese cuisine. It’s also commonly used in Korean and Palauan dishes.1 In its simplest form, it’s served hot as a … Read more

Red Vines is a popular brand of red licorice candy. At least, they’re referred to as red licorice, despite not containing any licorice at all. They’ve been around for decades—at … Read more

Hi-Chew is a popular soft and chewy candy that’s been around since 1975. If you count Chewlets, the version of the candy that preceded the current form, it’s been around … Read more

Today we’re going to be covering gum Arabic, or Acacia gum is a common ingredient in processed foods these days. A lot of vegans run across the additive when scanning … Read more

Pedialyte is a popular electrolyte solution marketed for use in children. While children may not care one way or the other, a lot of vegans raise kids on 100% plant-based … Read more