Unknowing to the consumer, many vegetarian-labeled foods may actually contain non-vegetarian ingredients. Hidden animal-based ingredients can be found in regular favourites like cheese and sauces. These are 7 common "Vegetarian" foods may include non-vegetarian ingredients.
Despite being used in many recipes, this flavourful sauce is not suitable for vegetarians because it contains anchovies.
Worcestershire Sauce
This non-vegetarian colour, which is made from crushed cochineal insects, is used in drinks, lipsticks, and sugary treats.
Red Food Colouring (E120)
Vegetarians should avoid these alcoholic beverages because some brands filter them using gelatin or isinglass (fish bladder).
Beer and Wine
Some restaurant-made or canned versions are not vegetarian because they contain lard (pork fat) for flavour.
Refried Beans
Vegetarians should avoid many salad dressings and sauces, such as Caesar dressing, because they contain fish sauce or anchovies.
Sauces and Dressings
L-cysteine, an amino acid that comes from animal feathers or hair, may be present in some breads, particularly glazed ones.
Certain Breads
Miso soup is typically made with dashi, a broth made with dried fish flakes, and is frequently mistaken for being vegetarian.
Miso Soup
This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports