Mammalian Byproducts
A Guide for People with Alpha-gal Syndrome
When patients continue to have reactions after removal of all obvious forms of alpha-gal from their diet, we turn to the ‘hidden’ forms of mammalian exposure despite little or even no evidence that such moieties actually contain alpha-gal. In many cases, it is challenging to make informed assessment of risk based on the available data and we approach the avoidance diet on an individual patient basis. We know from experience with childhood food allergies that some patients can tolerate foods with ‘processed in’ or ‘may contain’ labels and this characteristic appears to hold consistent for AGS. Equally, there may be some evidence that patients on a strict avoidance diet could experience anaphylaxis after ingestion of minimal amount of allergen and this has mirrored our overall clinical experience. (1)
University of North Carolina
Russian Roulette
Unknown Risks to Unknown Ingredients
A minority of people with alpha-gal syndrome cannot tolerate even trace amounts of alpha-gal found in foods made with some mammalian byproducts. For this segment of our population, avoiding foods and other products that can trigger reactions is difficult and fraught with uncertainty. Complicating factors include:
- Mammalian byproducts are in an untold number of foods, personal care and household products, as well as tens of thousands of pharmaceutical and other medical products.
- Alpha-gal reactions tend to be severe. Up to 60% of people with AGS have anaphylactic reactions, and 30-40% experience cardiac symptoms. Anaphylactic reactions to mammalian byproducts in foods, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals have been well-documented, and reactions to personal care and household products are routinely reported within the alpha-gal community.
- Evidence for the presence or absence of alpha-gal in most mammalian byproducts is lacking (1). We know that for some, like bovine serum albumin, alpha-gal has not been detected (2). In the absence of more information, the most reactive of us have little choice but to avoid all mammal-derived ingredients or play Russian roulette.
- Mammalian byproducts are numerous and have obscure names, like anthropodeoxycholic acid and glyceryl tristearate.
- There is no list of mammalian byproducts, and in the absence of federal or industry assistance, it is virtually impossible to create a complete one. We have done our best (see below).
- There are no regulatory requirements for the labeling of foods with mammalian content.
- 3-5% of people with AGS go on to develop mast cell syndromes (1), and for this group, it’s not always obvious as to whether reactions are triggered by trace amounts of alpha-gal or are related to mast cell issues.
Up to 3% of the population in huge swathes of the U.S. are estimated to have clinical alpha-gal syndrome (1), including anaphylactic reactions (2)–easily over a million people. We need the FDA (and/or USDA where appropriate) to:
- Add alpha-gal to the list of major food allergens regulated under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA)
- Produce a complete and regularly updated list of all mammalian byproducts and regulate their naming
- Regulate the use of the terms “vegan” and “plant-based” in the labeling of both traditionally produced and cell-based products and restrict producers and manufacturers from using them on products that contain mammalian ingredients.
- Require the disclosure of the use of mammalian byproducts (and carrageenan which also contains alpha-gal) as processing aids, such as:
- The use of gelatin in the clarification of juice and wine
- The addition of carrageenan to fish as a water retention agent prior to processing or as a spray on fresh cut fruit
- Support the creation of a complete, regularly updated, and publicly accessible database of pharmaceuticals and other medical products (including vaccines, bandages, sutures, lubricants, etc.) listing mammal-derived ingredients and identifying them as such. Anaphylactic reactions to carrageenan in medical products have been documented, and carrageenan content should be included.
- Expedite the approval of products, including cell-based products, produced using alpha-gal-free livestock, such as the GalSafe pig, and cell lines.
A Guide for the Highly Reactive: tips on avoiding alpha-gal and identifying your triggers. Coming soon!


The Most Problematic Mammalian Byproducts
For those of us with alpha-gal syndrome who react to trace amount of alpha-gal in mammalian byproducts, not all byproducts are equally problematic. It seems probable that some byproducts contain more alpha-gal than others and that some may not contain any alpha-gal at all. More research is needed. People with alpha-gal syndrome often report that they are most likely to react to the following byproducts:
- Tallow
- Whey
- Gelatin
- Vitamin D3 (unless vegan it is usually made from lanolin)
- Glycerin (when derived mammals–some is plant-based)
- Mono- and di- glycerides (when derived from mammals)
A Partial List of Mammalian Byproducts
Created by Avonlea Fisher with help from Sharon Forsyth, Crystal Norton, and Reid Rumelt
- This is only a preliminary list of mammal-derived ingredients, not a comprehensive list. There are potentially dozens if not hundreds of additional mammalian byproducts used in foods, medications, and other products, but we hope it will help you begin to familiarize yourself with potential triggers.
- Many of the below ingredients can be derived from either mammalian or non-mammalian sources.
- The alpha-gal content of the vast majority of these byproducts has not been established.
- If you are unsure if an ingredient in a product is derived from a mammal, contact the manufacturers and ask, although often they do not know either.
- If you see an ingredient that is NOT on this list, and you don’t recognize it, you need to research it yourself.
- In the U.S., the term “vegan” is not regulated by the FDA and is no guarantee that a product is mammal-free, but vegan “certified” products are safer. To learn more about interpreting vegan labeling, see Darcie Clement’s explanation here.
- Keep in mind that carrageenan also contains alpha-gal and also is listed under a variety of different names. Carrageenan will be dealt with on another page Carrageenan: A Guide for People with Alpha-gal Syndrome.
- To learn more about available ingredient lists and the virtually insurmountable challenge of creating a comprehensive list in the absence of support from the livestock industry or federal government, read Darcie Clement’s excellent blog post on the subject here.
The table below is an abbreviated version of a Google Spreadsheet that contains more information, such as whether byproducts are dairy vs non-dairy, source of information, E-number (food additives), and approval (food additives).
This table, the database it is built on, and the data it contains is copyrighted. For access to the full database and/or permission to use contact alphagalinformation@gmail.com.
Mammalian Products and Byproducts
(On mobile devices, click the + sign to see additional information).
Name of product/byproduct Derived from mammals: Dairy product or byproduct: Sources of byproduct/product E-Number (food additives) Approval (food additives) Used In Additional info
S = sometimes
A = always
N = never, but may be processed with mammalian byproducts
DD = definitely dairy
PD = potentially dairy
ND = Non-Dairy
(both mammalian and non-mammalian)
6-ECDCA (Obeticholic acid)
S
ND
bile (e.g. pig)
medicine: treatment for primary biliary cholangitis
available as Ocaliva
6-Ethyl-CDCA (Obeticholic acid)
S
ND
bile (e.g. pig)
medicine: treatment for primary biliary cholangitis
available as Ocaliva
7-Dehydrocholesterol
S
ND
cow and pig skins; synthetic
"Emulsion stabilizer and viscosity controlling agent in cosmetics."
Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
S
ND
Vegetable and animal (e.g. cow, pig) fats
E472a
European Union,Australia and New Zealand,Philippines, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
ice cream and sweet toppings
Acetyl Cysteine
S
ND
Derived from cysteine (goose and duck feathers, pig bristles, hooves)
Mucolytic medication. Antioxidant.
Acetyl Glutamic Acid
S
ND
Compound of glutamic acid (usually synthetic or fungal; can be derived from cow, sheep, or pig liver extract)
Skin conditioner in cosmetics
Acetyl Glutamine
S
PD
Made from glutamine, an amino acid found in plant and animal products (e.g. milk)
Skin conditioner in cosmetics
Acetylated Glycol Stearate
S
ND
Stearic acid, which has vegetable and animal (e.g. cow, pig) sources
Skin conditioner in cosmetics.
Acetylated Hydrogenated Lanolin
A
ND
Lanolin (fat from sheep's wool)
Emollient in cosmetics.
Acetylated Hydrogenated Lard Glycerides
A
ND
Lard (Fat from hog abdomens)
Emollient in cosmetics.
Acetylated Hydrogenated Tallow Glycerides
S
ND
Tallow (Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
Emollient and emulsifier in cosmetics
Acetylated Lanolin
A
ND
Lanolin (fat from sheep's wool)
"Antistatic, emollient and emulsifier in cosmetics."
Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol
A
ND
Lanolin (fat from sheep's wool)
"Antistatic, emollient and emulsifier in cosmetics."
Acetylated Lanolin Ricinoleate
A
ND
Lanolin (fat from sheep's wool)
"Antistatic and emollient in cosmetics."
Acetylated Lard Glyceride
A
ND
Lard (Fat from hog abdomens)
Emollient in cosmetics.
Acetylated Sucrose Distearate
S
ND
Stearic acid, which has vegetable and animal (e.g. cow, pig) sources
Emollient in cosmetics.
Acetylmethionyl Methylsilanol Elastinate
A
ND
Elastin (protein in mammalian connective tissue)
"Antistatic, skin and hair conditioner in cosmetics."
Acid casein
A
DD
Milk
Bread and cereal enrichment.
Acidophilus Milk
A
DD
Milk
Yogurt and treatment for yeast infections
Acrylates/Ceteth-20 Itaconate Copolymer
S
ND
Cetyl Alcohol (Commercially obtained from palm or coconut oils, but can be derived from sperm oil of sperm whales.)
"Viscosity controlling agents in cosmetics."
Acrylates/Ceteth-20 Methacrylate Copolyme
S
ND
Cetyl Alcohol (Commercially obtained from palm or coconut oils, but can be derived from sperm oil of sperm whales.)
"Viscosity controlling agents in cosmetics."
Acrylates/Steareth-20 Itaconate Copolymer
S
ND
Stearic acid, which has vegetable and animal (e.g. cow, pig) sources
"Film forming and viscosity controlling agent in cosmetics."
Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer
S
ND
Stearic acid, which has vegetable and animal (e.g. cow, pig) sources
"Film forming and viscosity controlling agent in cosmetics."
Acrylates/Steareth-50 Acrylate Copolymer
S
ND
Stearic acid, which has vegetable and animal (e.g. cow, pig) sources
"Film forming and viscosity controlling agent in cosmetics."
Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer
S
PD
Capric acid, which is derived from vegetable or animal fats (e.g. cow butter)
"Film forming and viscosity controlling agent in cosmetics."
Activated carbon
S
ND
Vegetable (within USA) or animal (cow bone)
Sugar processing and water purification.
Activated Carbon
S
ND
Plants, bones (e.g. cow), blood
Medicine (plant-based only), various cosmetic products, beer, wine, processed sugar
Adenosine
S
ND
Almost always synthetic in commercial production. Found in DNA and RNA, including that of mammals.
Skin conditioners in cosmetics.
Adenosine Cyclic Phosphate
S
ND
Almost always synthetic in commercial production. Found in DNA and RNA, including that of mammals.
Skin conditioners in cosmetics.
Adenosine Phosphate
S
ND
Almost always synthetic in commercial production. Found in DNA and RNA, including that of mammals.
Skin conditioners in cosmetics.
Adenosine Triphosphate
S
ND
Almost always synthetic in commercial production. Found in DNA and RNA, including that of mammals.
Skin conditioners in cosmetics.
Adeps Bovis
A
ND
Cattle tallow
Emollient in cosmetics.
Adeps Cervidae
A
ND
Deer tallow
"Used as cork fat for wind instruments. Also in frost-protective products for car door seals. Traditional ingredient in soaps, candles and leather care products."
Adeps Lanae
A
ND
Lanolin (fat from sheep's wool)
Chewing gum, cosmetics and ointments
Adeps Solidus
S
ND
Hard fat from plant and animal (e.g. cow) sources
"Used in knitted and woven textiles for clothing, in blankets, carpets, mattresses, furniture, etc. Also in wigs, brushes and brooms."
Adeps Suillus
A
ND
Purified lard
Emollient in cosmetics.
Adipic acid (Hexanedioic Acid)
S
ND
Synthetic, may contain extremely low amount of meat products (e.g. pig fat)
Processed food to impart a tart flavoring.
Adrenaline
S
ND
Synthetic; adrenal glands of hogs, cattle, and sheep
Medicine.
Afterbirth (placenta)
A
ND
uterus (e.g. of sheep , horse, or cow)
skin creams, shampoos, masks, and more
Alanine Glutamate
S
ND
Compound of glutamic acid (usually synthetic or fungal; can be derived from cow, sheep, or pig liver extract) and alanine.
Skin conditioner in cosmetics.
Alanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper HCI
S
ND
Copper compound of alanine, histidine and lysine (amino acid found in large amounts in mammalian proteins).
Skin conditioner in cosmetics.
Albumen
S
ND
Egg white, cow blood, vegetable tissues
Baked goods, cakes, cookies, pastries, candies and cosmetics.
Usually derived from egg whites.
Albumin
S
PD
Made from blood, eggs, cow's milk or vegetable
To add texture or to thicken food.
Alcloxa
S
ND
Allantonin (Cows, most mammals, comfrey)
"Antimicrobial, astringent and soothing substances in cosmetics (e.g. in deodorants, antiperspirants, shaving products and childcare products)"
Aldioxa
S
ND
Allantoin (Cows, most mammals, comfrey)
"Antimicrobial, astringent and soothing substances in cosmetics (e.g. in deodorants, antiperspirants, shaving products and childcare products)"
Aliphatic alcohol
S
ND
Lanolin (Fat from sheep's wool)
skin lotions and creams
Alkylglycerols
S
ND
Shark liver oil, cow bone marrow
"Used in cosmetics and nutritional supplements (e.g. as immunostimulant), and as complementary cancer therapy."
Allantoin
S
PD
Cows, most mammals, many plants (especially comfrey)
In cosmetics, creams and lotions.
Allantoin (Poly)Galacturonic Acid
S
ND
Usually synthetic. Compound of allantoin, which can be derived from cows and other mammals.
"Soothing agent and skin protective substance in cosmetics."
Allantoin Ascorbate
S
PD
Allantoin (can be derived from uric acid oxidation in most mammals)
cosmetics
Allantoin Ascorbate
S
ND
Usually synthetic. Compound of allantoin, which can be derived from cows and other mammals.
"Soothing agent and skin protective substance in cosmetics."
Allantoin Biotin
S
PD
Allantoin (can be derived from uric acid oxidation in most mammals)
cosmetics
Allantoin Biotin
S
ND
Usually synthetic. Compound of allantoin, which can be derived from cows and other mammals.
"Soothing agent, antiseborrheic and skin protective substance in cosmetics."
Allantoin Calcium Pantothenate
S
ND
Usually synthetic. Compound of allantoin, which can be derived from cows and other mammals.
"Soothing agent and skin protective substance in cosmetics."
Allantoin Galacturonic Acid
S
PD
Allantoin (can be derived from uric acid oxidation in most mammals)
cosmetics
Allantoin Glycyrrhetinic Acid
S
ND
Usually synthetic. Compound of allantoin, which can be derived from cows and other mammals.
"Soothing agent and skin protective substance in cosmetics."
Allantoin PABA
S
ND
Usually synthetic. Compound of allantoin, which can be derived from cows and other mammals.
"Soothing agent and skin protective substance in cosmetics."
Allantoin Panthenol
S
PD
Allantoin (can be derived from uric acid oxidation in most mammals)
cosmetics
Allantoin Polygalacturonic Acid
S
PD
Allantoin (can be derived from uric acid oxidation in most mammals)
cosmetics
Alpaca fiber (suri)
A
ND
Alpaca
Clothing
Alpha-lactalbumin
A
DD
Milk
supplements for infant formulae
Aluminum Hydrogenated Tallow Glutamate
A
ND
Chemically altered tallow. (pig, cow)
Surfactant in cosmetics.
Aluminum Isostearates/Palmitates
S
ND
Palmitic acid, which can be derived from tallow
"Emulsion stabilizer, opacifier and viscosity controlling agent in cosmetics."
Aluminum Myristates/Palmitates
S
ND
Palmitic acid, which can be derived from tallow
"Emulsion stabilizer, opacifier and viscosity controlling agent in cosmetics."
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
S
ND
Vegetable, mineral, animal. Stearic acid, which has vegetable and animal (e.g. cow, pig) sources
Emulsifier and stabilizer in cosmetics.
Ambergris
S
ND
Whale intestines, synthetic or vegetable
Used in making perfumes and as foods flavoring.
Amino acid
S
PD
Animal (e.g. cow), vegetable, synthetic and bacterial
Supplements, baked goods, cosmetics and shampoos
Aminobutyric Acid
S
ND
"Occurs naturally in mammalian central nervous systems. Industrial production from glutamic acid with the aid of microorganisms."
"Hair conditioner in cosmetics. In antiaging creams. In nutritional supplements. Additive in animal food."
Ammonium Caseinate
A
DD
Milk
antistat in cosmetics; food additive; bakery products; production of ice cream
Ammonium Hydrolyzed Collagen
S
ND
Collagen (can come from skin, bones, tendons and ligaments of cows and pigs)
cosmetics
Ammonium lactate
S
PD
combination of lactic acid (almost always plant-derived, but possible to make from animal sources such as milk) and ammonium hydroxide
cosmetics
Ammonium phosphatides
S
ND
vegetable fats and oils; sometimes made from glycerol (Likely plant-based but may be derived from cow- or hog-derived animal fat)
E442
European Union,Australia and New Zealand,Philippines, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
used in place of soy lecithin as an emulsifier
Amniotic fluid
A
ND
cow placenta
Skin conditioner in cosmetics
Amylase
S
PD
Fungal, bacterial, animal (pig)
Products (baked goods) where sugar comes from corn
Angora wool
A
ND
Angora rabbit
Clothing
Anthropodeoxycholic acid (Chenodeoxycholic acid)
S
ND
bile (e.g. pig)
medicine: to dissolve gallstones
available as Chenodal
Antivenoms
S
ND
serum of animals (horses, sheep)
medicine
Arachidic acid
A
DD
Milk
soaps, cosmetics, food packaging
Asparagine
S
PD
amino acid found in asparagus and animal products (e.g. dairy, beef)
food; cosmetics; medicine
Aspartic Acid
S
ND
amino acid with various animal and vegetable sources; typically plant-derived but may be derived from domestic mammals or birds
food; cosmetics
Bacon
A
ND
Pork belly or back cuts
Various dishes
Beef
A
ND
Cow
Various dishes
Benzocaine oral gel
A
ND
Contains gelatin (hooves, cartilage, and bones of animals such as pigs and cows)
medicine
Bison fibers
A
ND
Bison
Clothing
Blood
S
ND
various animals (e.g. cow, pig)
Blood sausages and other meat products
Blood Factors
S
ND
blood (e.g. cow, pig)
Medicine: for treating hemophilia, killing viruses
and making anti-rejection drugs
Bone Meal
S
ND
bones (e.g. cow)
Medicine: calcium and phosphorous source
Bone phosphate
A
ND
bones (e.g. cow)
E542
Approved in Australia and New Zealand
Not permitted in European Union, Philippines, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
cosmetics; supplements; used to keep foods moist
Brain extract
A
ND
"Extract from mammals’ brains."
"Skin protecting substance in cosmetics."
Buckskin
A
ND
deer
Clothing, footwear, handbags, furniture
Buffalo
A
ND
Buffalo
Various dishes
Bull
A
ND
Bull
Various dishes
Bull semen
A
ND
Bull
hair products
Butter
A
DD
Milk
used in baking, frying, and as a natural flavor in a variety of foods
Butter Esters
A
DD
Milk
natural flavor
Butter Fat
A
DD
Milk
baked goods, chocolate
Butter Oil
A
DD
Milk
baked goods
Butter Solids
A
DD
Milk
Used as finishing oil in many recipes
Butter/Butterfat/Milkfat/Butter Oil
always
yes
bovine, goat
baked goods (such as cupcakes, muffins, cinnamon rolls, biscuits), boxed goods, butter
FDA defines butter as containing cream or milk
Buttermilk
A
DD
Milk
scones, soda breads, biscuits
Buttermilk Powder
A
DD
Milk
baked goods, sauces, soups
Buttermilk/Cultured Milk
always
yes
bovine
Baked products, yogurt, cottage cheese
Butyl Lactate (lactic acid)
S
PD
Animal, milk, plants
various foods; cosmetics
Butyric acid
A
DD
Milk
used as a preservative
C12-15 Pareth-9 Hydrogenated Tallowate
A
ND
"Hydrogenated fatty acids from tallow." (cow, pig)
"Emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetics."
C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
S
ND
Stearic acid, which has vegetable and animal (e.g. cow, pig) sources
Emollients in cosmetics.
C20-30 Glycol Isostearate
S
ND
Stearic acid, which has vegetable and animal (e.g. cow, pig) sources
Emollients in cosmetics.
Calcium Caseinate
A
DD
Milk
used in cheese, as a food additive and as a dietary supplement
Calcium lactacte
S
PD
Lactic acid (almost always plant-derived, but possible to make from animal sources such as milk)
used as a food additive, especially in meat and poultry products
Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate
S
PD
soybean oil, cocoa butter, and shea butter, animal fat (pig or cow)
E482
Not permitted in Philippines
United States,European Union,Australia and New Zealand, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
bread, baked goods, pancakes and waffles, pudding, sauces, gum, snack dips, and mor
Camel hair
A
ND
Camel
clothing, carpets
Cane sugar (Sucrose)
N
ND
Vegetable; can be processed with bones (e.g. cow)
Natural sugar. Florida Crystal Sugar and Jack Frost Sugar are not processed with animal bones.
Capric acid (N-decanoic Acid)
S
PD
Vegetable or animal fats (e.g. cow butter)
Ice cream, baked goods, sweets, beverages and artificial flavorings
Caproic acid
A
DD
Milk
various foods, drugs, and cosmetics
Caprylic Acid
S
DD
Cow's or goat's milk
Coconut oil, palm oils, perfumes and soaps.
Caprylic acid
A
DD
Milk
used in perfumery and also in the manufacture of dyes
Caramel
may contain derivatives
possible
filtered sugar, possible added milk or cream
candies, sauces, brownie mixes, toppings
Caramel is usually heated sugar. However, the sugar may be filtered through bone char, or the caramel may have dairy added. If not sensitive to sugar, look for milk allergen disclosure.
Caramel Color
S
PD
Corn syrup; lactose (milk sugar from mammals) is rarely used in production
Used as color in colas, soy sauce, seasonings, breads, pet foods, cereals, etc. It is also used in some cosmetic and non-food applications
Carbamide (urea)
S
ND
Urine of mammals
Lotion & moisturizer, facial cleansers, foundation, hair care products, lipstick & lip balm, mascara, antiperspirant & deodorant, nail products. Skin cream, moisturizers, shampoo, conditioners, hair removers such as Nair and Veet, A browning agent in factory-produced pretzels, tooth whitening products, dish soap, as a yeast nutrient, for fermentation of sugars into ethanol
Carbohydrate
S
PD
Vegetable, animal (e.g. cow), insects
Cornstarch and glucose.
Carnosine
A
ND
"A protein compound comprising the amino acids alanine and histidine. Occurs in higher concentration in muscle and brain tissue." (e.g., cow)
"Is used as a nutritional supplement, as well as for the complementary treatment of autism or epilepsy."
Carotene
S
PD
Plants, animal liver (e.g. cow)
Coloring in cosmetics and vitamin A.
Carrageenan/Chondrus Crispus/Irish Moss/Red Algae/Red Seaweed/Rhodophyceae/Rhodophyta
no
no
plant (!)
used as thickening agent in ice cream, lunch meat, chicken, turkey ham
Cartilage
S
ND
cow; shark
plastic surgery component; medicine
Casein
A
DD
Milk protein
Added to dairy products such as cottage cheese, "non-dairy" creamers, cream cheese, sour cream, cheese; condoms
Caseinate
A
DD
Milk
milk, yogurt, cheese, protein supplements
Cashmere wool
A
ND
Cashmere goat
Clothing
Castoreum
A
ND
anal secretion of beavers
perfume, vanilla
Catalase
sometimes
no
beef liver or fungi
cheese production, food wrappers
Non-food: also can be found in contact lens cleaner
Catgut
A
ND
sheep intestines
string instruments, sutures, tennis racquets
Cetostearyl Alcohol
S
PD
"Mixed fatty alcohols, mainly cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol." (cow, pig)
"Emollient, emulsifier, emulsions stabilizer, opacifier and viscosity controlling agent in cosmetics, and medicinal ointments and creams."
Cetuximab
S
ND
Produced in mammalian
cell culture by mouse
myeloma cells
medicine
Cetyl Alcohol
S
ND
Wax found in spermaceti from sperm whales or dolphin
cosmetics
Cetyl Alcohol
S
ND
Commercially obtained from palm or coconut oils, but can be derived from sperm oil of sperm whales.
"Emollient, emulsifier, opacifier and viscosity controlling agent in cosmetics."
Cetyl Alcohol
S
ND
Previously obtained from whale sperm, but today is typically obtained from palm or coconut oils
Emollient, emulsifier, and opacifier in cosmetics
Cetyl Lactate
S
ND
Wax found in spermaceti from sperm whales or dolphin
cosmetics
Cetyl Myristate
S
ND
Wax found in spermaceti from sperm whales or dolphin
cosmetics
Cetyl Palmitate
S
ND
Wax found in spermaceti from sperm whales or dolphin
cosmetics
Chamois
A
ND
soft leather from chamois bucks, goats, sheep and deer
Cleaning cloths; clothing
Cheese
usually, unless plant-based alternatives are used
yes
Bovine milk, goat milk. Plant-based is made with nutritional yeast, cashews or other nuts, or potato starch
boxed dinners, frozen dinners, sliced cheese, block cheese, parmesan cheese, Asiago bread and other cheesy breads, pizza, lasagna, etc
Cheese (All animal-based)
A
DD
Milk
Used in a wide variety of savory foods
Chenic acid (Chenodeoxycholic acid)
S
ND
bile (e.g. pig)
medicine: to dissolve gallstones
available as Chenodal
Chenocholic acid (Chenodeoxycholic acid)
S
ND
bile (e.g. pig)
medicine: to dissolve gallstones
available as Chenodal
Chenodeoxycholate (Chenodeoxycholic acid)
S
ND
bile (e.g. pig)
medicine: to dissolve gallstones
available as Chenodal
Chenodeoxycholic acid
S
ND
bile (e.g. pig)
medicine: to dissolve gallstones
available as Chenodal
Chenodeoxycholic acid (Chenodeoxycholic acid)
S
ND
bile (e.g. pig)
medicine: to dissolve gallstones
available as Chenodal
Chenodesoxycholic acid (Chenodeoxycholic acid)
S
ND
bile (e.g. pig)
medicine: to dissolve gallstones
available as Chenodal
Chenodiol (Chenodeoxycholic acid)
S
ND
bile (e.g. pig)
medicine: to dissolve gallstones
available as Chenodal
Chiengora
A
ND
Dog hair
Clothing
Chimyl Alcohol
S
PD
shark liver oil, cow bone marrow, breast milk
"Skin conditioner and emollient in cosmetics. In food supplements and as a complementary cancer treatment."
Chimyl Isostearate
S
PD
compound of chimyl alcohol and stearic acid (cow, pig)
Emollient in cosmetics.
Chimyl Stearate
S
PD
compound of chimyl alcohol and stearic acid (cow, pig)
Emollient in cosmetics.
China Bristles
A
ND
pig hair
hair and makeup brushes; paint brushes
Chinchilla wool
A
ND
Chinchilla
Clothing
Chloral hydrate suppositories
A
ND
Contains gelatin (hooves, cartilage, and bones of animals such as pigs and cows)
medicine
Cholaic acid (Taurocholic acid)
S
ND
bile of mammals; synthetic
various medicines; detergents
Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)
Sometimes
no
lanolin, lichen
orange juice, cereals, milk, snacks,
Vitamin D3 in a vegetarian supplement is likely from lanolin, as the animal is not harmed and is a byproduct, not the animal itself. In regards to supplements, mammalian-free Vitamin D3 should be from lichen and the label should state it is vegan. It should be assumed that all added Vit D in foods is mammal-derived.
Cholesteryl Isostearyl Carbonate
S
ND
"Liquid crystal based on cholesterol and stearic acid" (cow, pig)
Skin conditioner in cosmetics
Cholesteryl Lanolate
A
ND
"Liquid crystal based on cholesterol and fatty acids from lanolin." (sheep)
Skin conditioner in cosmetics
Cholesteryl Stearate
S
ND
"Liquid crystal based on cholesterol and stearic acid" (cow, pig)
Emollient and emulsifier in cosmetics
Cholic acid
S
ND
bile (e.g. cow); synthetic
E1000
US and EU
medicine: treatment for bile acid synthesis disorders due to single enzyme defects, and for peroxisomal disorders
available as Cholbam
Choline Bitartrate/Lecithin
sometimes
no
animal tissues, soybeans, eggs, corn, synthetic
Found in margarine, chocolate, candy bars, cooking spray, dough, medicines, animal feed, and non-food items such as makeup, cream, lotions, and as a release agent for plastics
Used as an emulsifier
Cholyltaurine (Taurocholic acid)
S
ND
bile of mammals; synthetic
various medicines; detergents
Chondroitin (Chondroitin sulfate)
S
ND
animal sources such as shark and cow cartilage
medicine: treatment for osteoarthritis
Chondroitin sulfate (Chondroitin)
S
ND
animal sources such as shark and cow cartilage
medicine: treatment for osteoarthritis
Chymosin
A
ND
Stomachs of ruminant mammals (see "rennet")
cheesemaking
Chymosin/Rennin
yes
used to make dairy items
protease found in rennet, enzyme in cow stomachs
cheese
Chymotrypsin
A
ND
Cow pancreas
Medicine: promotes healing of burns and wounds
Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
S
ND
Glycerol (Likely plant-based but may be derived from cow- or hog-derived animal fat)
E472c
European Union,Australia and New Zealand,Philippines, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
used as an anti-splash agent in cooking oils
Civet
A
ND
Civet
perfumes
Civetone
S
ND
Civet musk; synthetic
Perfumes, soaps, household chemicals
Clarifying agent
S
PD
Animal (egg, gelatin, fish bladder), milk, mineral
Used to help filter out small particles out of liquids to make the liquid clear.
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine Hydrolyzed Collagen
S
ND
"Compounds of coconut fatty acids and chemically altered collagen." (cow, pig, synthetic)
"Antistatics, surfactants and hair conditioners in cosmetics."
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate
S
PD
"Compounds of coconut fatty acids and lactic acid salts." (milk, vegetable)
Surfactants in cosmetics.
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamino Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
S
ND
"Compounds of coconut fatty acids and chemically altered collagen." (cow, pig, synthetic)
"Antistatics, surfactants and hair conditioners in cosmetics."
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylammonium C8-16
A
DD
"Compound of coconut fatty acids and lactoglobulin (milk protein)."
"Antistatic, surfactant and hair conditioner in cosmetics."
Cocamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate
S
PD
"Compounds of coconut fatty acids and lactic acid salts." (milk, vegetable)
Surfactants in cosmetics.
Cocamidopropyldimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
S
ND
"Compounds of coconut fatty acids and chemically altered collagen." (cow, pig, synthetic)
"Antistatics, surfactants and hair conditioners in cosmetics."
Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
A
DD
"Chemically altered casein." (milk)
"Antistatic and hair conditioner in cosmetics."
Collagen
S
ND
Skin, bones, tendons and ligaments of cows and pigs; synthetic
Greasy cosmetics like lipstick, lip balm, lotions, and creams
Colon Suis
A
ND
organ tissue (pig)
homeopathic medicine
Colostrum
A
DD
Breast fluid produced by mammals before breast milk is released
medications to enhance immune function
Condensed Milk
A
DD
Milk
Sweets
Connective Tissue Extract
A
ND
"Extract from animal connective tissue (primarily from cattle or pigs)."
"Moisturizer and skin conditioner in cosmetics."
Copper Acetyl Tyrosinate Methylsilanol
A
PD
"Copper compound of tyrosine." (animal protein, e.g. cow)
"Humectant in cosmetics."
Corticosteroids
A
DD
contain lactose (milk sugar from mammals)
medicine
Corticotropin repository injection
A
ND
Contains gelatin (hooves, cartilage, and bones of animals such as pigs and cows)
medicine
Cottage Cheese
A
DD
Milk
yogurt, fruit, toast, granola, in salads, as a dip, and as a replacement for mayonnaise
Cracklings (rinds)
A
ND
Pork
Usually sold as a processed snack
Cream
A
DD
Milk
sweet, bitter, salty and tangy dishes
Cultured Dextrose
S
PD
Dextrose; bacteria used in fermentation is sometimes derived from dairy.
used as natural food additive
Curds
A
DD
Milk
cottage cheese, curd cheese, farmer cheese, pot cheese, queso blanco, and paneer
Custard
A
DD
Milk
desserts, quiche, dessert sauces
Cysteine (L-cysteine)
S
ND
Human hair, goose and duck feathers, pig bristles, hooves, plant starch
E920
Not permitted in Philippines
United States,European Union,Australia and New Zealand, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
Baked goods, breads, food supplements
Cysteine/L-Cysteine/Cystine/N-Acetyl-Cysteine
sometimes
no
hog hair, cow horns, human hair, poultry feathers, synthetic
bread
Cytochrome C
S
PD
"Obtained primarily from heart tissue of tuna or mammals such as horses, pigs or cattle. Is also obtained from microbiological sources."
"Skin conditioner in cosmetics."
D3 (cholecalciferol, calciferol)
A
ND
Lanolin (Fat from sheep's wool)
Fortified foods and supplements.
DEA-Ceteareth-2 Phosphate
S
PD
"Compound of cetostearyl alcohol and salts of phosporic acid with the alcohol diethanolamine." (cow, pig)
Emulsifier in cosmetics.
Delactosed Whey
A
DD
Milk
Animal food
Demineralized Whey
A
DD
Milk
dairy-, bakery-, confectionery- and other food- and nutritional- products (including infant formula)
Deoxycholate
S
ND
bile (e.g. pig); plant; drugs used in (Kybella and Belkyra) both avoid animal-derived ingredients
medicine: botox fillers
Deoxycholic acid
S
ND
bile (e.g. pig); plant; drugs used in (Kybella and Belkyra) both avoid animal-derived ingredients
medicine: botox fillers
Deoxyribonuclease
S
ND
microrganisms; internal organs of pigs and cattle
skin conditioner in cosmetics
Desoxycholic acid
S
ND
bile (e.g. pig); plant; drugs used in (Kybella and Belkyra) both avoid animal-derived ingredients
medicine: botox fillers
Dessicated Thyroid Extract
A
ND
pig thyroid
hypothyroidism medication
available as Armour Thyroid™ and Nature-Throid™
Dextrose (glucose, corn sugar)
N
ND
Vegetable. Animal bones (e.g. cow) may be use to filter it.
Processed foods
Diacetin (Glycerol diacetate)
S
ND
Glycerol (Likely plant-based but may be derived from cow- or hog-derived animal fat)
1517
Not permitted in European Union,Australia and New Zealand,Philippines, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
US
used as a filler material or diluent in a production of synthetic food color
Diglyceride
S
PD
Animal (cow or hog), vegetable
Baked goods, peanut butter, chewing gum, whipped topping, sweets, drinks, ice creams and shortening
Dihydrogenated Tallow Benzylmonium Chloride
A
ND
Chemically altered tallow. (pig, cow)
Antistatic, surfactant and hair conditioner in cosmetics.
Dihydrogenated Tallow Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate
A
ND
Chemically altered tallow. (pig, cow)
"Antistatic and hair conditioner in cosmetics."
Dihydrogenated Tallow Methylamine
A
ND
Chemically altered tallow. (pig, cow)
"Emulsifier, surfactant and hair conditioner in cosmetics."
Dihydrogenated Tallow Phthalate
A
ND
Chemically altered tallow. (pig, cow)
"Emollient and surfactant in cosmetics."
Dihydrogenated Tallow Phthalic Acid Amide
A
ND
Chemically altered tallow. (pig, cow)
"Emulsifier in cosmetics."
Dihydrogenated Tallowamidoethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Chloride
A
ND
"Ammonium compounds of chemically altered tallow." (cow, pig)
"Antistatics and hair conditioners in cosmetics."
Dihydrogenated Tallowdimonium Chloride
A
ND
"Ammonium compounds of chemically altered tallow." (cow, pig)
"Antistatics and hair conditioners in cosmetics."
Dihydrogenated Tallowethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate
A
ND
"Ammonium compounds of chemically altered tallow." (cow, pig)
"Antistatics and hair conditioners in cosmetics."
Dihydroxyethyl Tallow Glycinate
A
ND
Chemically altered tallow. (pig, cow)
"Surfactant, foam booster and antistatic in cosmetics."
Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine HCl
A
ND
Chemically altered tallow. (pig, cow)
"Surfactant, hair conditioner and antistatic in cosmetics."
Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine Oleate
A
ND
Chemically altered tallow. (pig, cow)
"Surfactant and hair conditioner in cosmetics."
Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine Oxide
A
ND
Chemically altered tallow. (pig, cow)
"Antistatic, emulsifiers, surfactant and foam booster in cosmetics."
Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine/IPDI Copolymer
A
ND
Chemically altered tallow. (pig, cow)
"Film forming agent, hair and skin conditioner in cosmetics."
Disodium inosinate
S
ND
Fish, pig, tapioca starch
E631
Canned vegetables, spreads, powdered soups and sauces; instant noodles, potato chips, and a variety of other snacks; a flavor enhancer, in synergy with monosodium glutamate (MSG) to provide the umami taste. It is often added to foods in conjunction with disodium guanylate; the combination is known as disodium 5'-ribonucleotides.
Dolphin
A
ND
Dolphin
Various dishes
Dough Conditioner
S
ND
Usually mineral, but sometimes animal (e.g. pigs’ bristles and hooves), vegetable or synthetic
Helps to make dough easier to handle
Dry Milk Powder
A
DD
Milk
used to make milk; an ingredient in soups, puddings, cakes, bread, and other items.
Dry Milk Solids
A
DD
Milk
baked goods, candies, various dairy products, prepared mixes and other products
Duodenum Substances
S
ND
Digestive tracts of cows and pigs
Vitamin tablets and medications.
Elastin
A
ND
Protein in mammalian connective tissue
"Smoothing agent and skin conditioner in cosmetics."
Elastin Amino Acids
A
ND
Elastin (protein in mammalian connective tissue)
"Hair conditioner and skin conditioner in cosmetics."
Embryo extract
A
ND
Mammalian embryos
"Moisturizer and skin conditioner in cosmetics."
Emulsifier
S
PD
Animal (cow, hog, eggs, milk), vegetable, synthetic
Processed foods, peanut butter, candies, dairy products, baked goods, soft drinks, chocolate and ice creams
Enzyme
S
PD
Animal (cow, hog), eggs, vegetable, fungal, or bacterial
Cheese and baked goods
Enzymes
sometimes
no
vegetable source from microbial fermentation, animal source can be from lipase, but lipase can be vegetable derived also
bread, snack cakes, baked goods
Erythropoietin
A
ND
Contains gelatin (hooves, cartilage, and bones of animals such as pigs and cows)
medicine
Ester alcohol
S
ND
Sheep oil glands
Greasy cosmetics like lipstick, lip balm, lotions, and creams
Ester gum
S
ND
Pines; glycerol (Likely plant-based but may be derived from cow- or hog-derived animal fat)
As a chewing gum base, in citrus-flavored beverages (e.g. orange sodas, an emulsifier or stabilizer/density adjustment agent for flavouring oils in beverages, as a substitute for brominated vegetable oil in beverages
Estrogen
S
ND
synthetic, mare's urine
Hormonal contraception; medicines for treating hormonal disorders
Ethyl Minkate
A
ND
Mink oil
Emollient in cosmetics.
Evaporated Milk
A
DD
Milk
smoothies, coffee, soups, chowders
Fat
S
PD
Animal (cow or hog), vegetable
Tallow, lard, soybean oil and cocoa butter.
Fat Mimetics
S
PD
Vegetable and animal carbohydrates and proteins (e.g. whey protein)
"Used especially in diet foods, in order to reduce the fat and calorie content."
Fat Replacers
S
PD
can be made with milk protein
Fatty acid
S
PD
Animal (cow or hog), vegetable, synthetic
Used in lipsticks, food, cosmetics, detergents and soap.
Ferrous lactate
S
PD
Lactic acid (almost always plant-derived, but possible to make from animal sources such as milk)
E585
Not permitted in Australia and New Zealand
European Union,Philippines, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
used in foods that require a bulking agent, thickener, or emulsifier
usually made from plant-derived lactic acid
Flavor enhancer
S
PD
Animal (e.g. beef or fish), vegetable
Monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate, disodium inosiante and soy sauce
Lactic acid (found in milk) can be used as a flavor enhancer
Foaming agent
S
PD
Usually animal or dairy, mineral
Used to make food foam.
Folic acid (pteroyl glutamic acid, folacin)
S
PD
Usually synthetic or fungal; can be derived from cow, sheep, or pig liver extract
Enriched food such as baked goods and macaroni. B-vitamin complex.
Follicle-stimulating hormone
A
ND
pituitary tissue; purified human urine; synthetic
fertility drugs
Fur
A
ND
fur-bearing animals (e.g. beaver, fox, mink)
clothing
Galacto-oligosaccharides
S
PD
plants; may be derived from milk-based foods
prebiotic supplements
Galactose
S
PD
lactose, sugar beets, other gums
sweetener in biscuits, confectionery, and some dairy desserts
Gallodesoxycholic acid (Chenodeoxycholic acid)
S
ND
bile (e.g. pig)
medicine: to dissolve gallstones
available as Chenodal
Gallstones
S
ND
livestock (e.g. cow)
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Gelatin
S
ND
Hooves, cartilage, bones of animal (e.g. pig, cow)
E428
Not permitted in Estonia
European Union,Philippines, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
Jellybeans, marshmallows, yogurts, ice cream, cakes and frosted cereals. Shampoos and cosmetics, coating on pills and capsules. On photographic film. Used as a thickener.
Can be derived from fish
Ghee
A
DD
Milk
used as butter or oil in Indian cooking
Glucagon
A
ND
Cow pancreas
Medicine: treats hypoglycemia or low blood sugar
Glucose (Dextrose)
S
PD
Fruits or animal tissues; can be processed with bone char (e.g. cow)
Soft drinks, frosting, candies and baked goods.
Can be obtained through hydrolysis of milk sugar (lactose)
Glutamic Acid
S
PD
Commercially produced through fermented starch, but is also found in animal products (e.g. meat and dairy)
E620
Processed foods; beer
Glutamine
S
PD
amino acid found in plant and animal products (e.g. milk)
Hair and skin conditioner in cosmetics.
Glutathione
S
ND
"Compound of the amino acids glutamic acid, cysteine and glycine. Can be obtained from liver and muscle, as well as from yeast cultures." (cow, pig)
"Used as food supplement (antioxidant) and for the complementary treatment of cancer. Skin conditioner in cosmetics."
Glycerides (Mono-, Di-, Tri-glycerides)
S
ND
Animal fat (cow, hog), vegetable, synthetic
Processed foods, baked goods, peanut butter, jelly, ice cream, chocolate, chewing gums, candies, beverages, shortening and whipped toppings.
Glycerin
S
ND
Glycerol (likely plant-based but may be derived from cow- or hog-derived animal fat) byproduct of soap manufacturing
Cosmetics, foods, toothpastes, mouthwashes, ointments, chewing gum, medicines and soaps; condoms
Glycerine/Glycerin/Glycerol
sometimes
no
vegetable, synthetic, or from mammalian fat such as tallow
tortillas, cake mixes, bakes goods, lotions, bathing products
Glycerol
S
ND
Likely plant-based but may be derived from animal fat (cow- or hog-derived).
E422
European Union,Australia and New Zealand,Philippines, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
Used in cooking as humectant and thickener
Glycerol diacetate (Diacetin)
S
ND
Glycerol (Likely plant-based but may be derived from cow- or hog-derived animal fat)
1517
Not permitted in European Union,Australia and New Zealand,Philippines, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
On alert in US
used as a filler material or diluent in a production of synthetic food color
Glyceryl tristearate (stearin)
A
ND
Tallow (Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
candles and soap
Glycine and its sodium salt
A
ND
animal bones (e.g. cow)
E640
Not Permitted in Philippines
used in cooking as a flavour enhancer
Glycocholic acid
S
ND
bile of mammals
medicine: vitamin K injections (e.g. Konakion MM Paediatric)
Glycol Oleate
S
PD
"Compound of glycol and oleic acid." (cow)
"Antistatic, emulsifier, emollient and skin conditioner in cosmetics."
Glycol Stearate
S
PD
Compound of glycol and stearic acid, which has vegetable and animal (e.g. cow, pig) sources
"Emollient, emulsifier, opacifier and surfactant in cosmetics"
Glycolamide Stearate
S
PD
Compound of glycol and stearic acid, which has vegetable and animal (e.g. cow, pig) sources
"Emollient, emulsifier, opacifier and surfactant in cosmetics"
Glycoproteins
A
DD
"Protein and saccharide compounds from whey." (milk)
"Skin and hair conditioner in cosmetics."
Glycosaminoglycans
S
ND
"Obtained from the skin, connective tissue or internal organs of mammals, or from bivalves."
"Emollient, skin conditioner and film forming agent in cosmetics. In nutritional supplements and the complemetary treatment of rheumatic complaints and arthritis."
Goat
A
ND
Goat
Various dishes
Goat Cheese
A
DD
Milk
used as a spread on crackers and bread, on pizza, in salads and more
Goat Milk
A
DD
Milk
Used as cow milk substitute and in cosmetics and hygiene products
Guanaco fiber
A
ND
Guanaco
Clothing
Guinea pig
A
ND
guinea pig
Various dishes
Gut
A
ND
mammalian intestines
"Used as gut strings, and as skin for meat sausages."
Gut string
A
ND
mammalian intestines
"Used in surgical sutures (catgut) and as strings for musical instruments and tennis rackets."
Ham
A
ND
Pork leg cuts
Various dishes
Heart Hydrolysate
A
ND
mammalian heart tissue
"Anticaking agent and hair conditioner in cosmetics."
Heme Iron
A
ND
meat (e.g. beef, pork), poultry and fish
supplements for treating iron deficiency
available as Proferrin
Hemoglobin
A
ND
pig's blood
some cigarette filters
Hemostatic sponges
A
ND
Contains gelatin (hooves, cartilage, and bones of animals such as pigs and cows)
medicine
Heparin
S
ND
Bovine and porcine tissue; various other animal sources
Various dishes
Histidine
S
PD
"A semiessential amino acid. Occurs naturally in young plant tissue, soy, seeds, blood, muscle tissue and milk products."
"Antistatic, humectant and skin conditioner in cosmetics. In nutritional supplements."
Horse oil
A
ND
Horses
skincare masks and creams
Horsehair
A
ND
horses
upholstery, brushes, the bows of musical instruments, haircloth
Hydrogenated Mink Oil
A
ND
Mink body fat
"Emollient, skin and hair conditioner in cosmetics."
Hydrolyzed Actin
A
ND
"Chemically/enzymatically altered actin, a protein found in all vegetable and animal cells, especially in muscle cells. Obtained from mammal muscle tissue."
"Skin and hair conditioner in cosmetics."
Hydrolyzed Casein
A
DD
Milk
Supplements
Hydrolyzed Milk Protein
A
DD
Milk
Hypoallergenic milk formula, skin and hair care products
Hydrolyzed Placental Protein
A
ND
Mammalian placental protein
"Antistatic, skin and hair conditioner in cosmetics."
Hydrolyzed Red Blood Cells
A
ND
Mammalian blood cells
Skin conditioner in cosmetics
Hydrolyzed Reticulin
A
ND
Mammalian connective tissue
Skin and hair conditioner in cosmetics
Hydrolyzed Serum Protein
A
ND
Mammalian blood
Antistatic, skin and hair conditioner in cosmetics
Hydrolyzed Spinal Protein
A
ND
Mammalian spinal cords
Antistatic, hair and skin conditioner in cosmetics.
Hyraceum
A
ND
Cape hyrax excrement
South African perfumes and medicine
Influenza (Fluzone,135 FluMist*) vaccine
A
ND
Contains gelatin (hooves, cartilage, and bones of animals such as pigs and cows)
medicine
Insulin
A (when naturally derived)
ND
From hog pancreas
Used by millions of diabetics daily
Synthetic insulin can be made from bacteria and yeast
Invert sugar (Colorose, Inversol)
N
ND
Vegetable. This sugar may be processed with cow bones.
Baked goods and candy.
If derived from sugar beets, it is not usually processed with cow bones.
Iron
S
ND
blood (e.g. cow, pig); plants
Medicine: treatment of anemia
Iron Caseinate
A
DD
Milk
Supplements
Isoalkylsuccinyl Lactoglobulin Sulfonate
A
DD
"Compound of coconut fatty acids and lactoglobulin (milk protein)."
"Antistatic, surfactant and hair conditioner in cosmetics."
Isopropyl Palmitate
S
ND
Complex mixtures of isomers of stearic acid and palmitic acid
Personal care and cosmetic products
Japanese encephalitis vaccine
A
ND
Contains gelatin (hooves, cartilage, and bones of animals such as pigs and cows)
medicine
Kangaroo
A
ND
Kangaroo
Various dishes
Keratin
A
ND
Usually animal (chicken, hair and nails of); horse
Hair and nail products
Kopi luwak
N
ND
Partially digested coffee cherries, which have been eaten and defecated by the Asian palm civet
Kopi luwak coffee
Lac powder
A
DD
dried cow's milk
Skin conditioner in cosmetics
Lacitol
A
DD
Milk sugar
E966
Approved in US
Laxatives
Lactalbumin
A
DD
Milk
Supplements
Lactic acid
S
PD
Almost always plant-derived, but it is possible to make lactic acid from animal sources such as milk
E270
Pickles, frozen desserts, fruit preserves, candy, olives, yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut and chewing gum and foods produced by fermentation
Lactic acid is created via the fermentation of sugars, and can be found in many dairy-free and/or vegan foods. Most commercially used lactic acid is fermented from carbohydrates, such as cornstarch, potatoes or molasses, and thus dairy-free. Though lactic acid can be fermented from lactose, its use is generally restricted to dairy products, such as ice cream and cream cheese.
Lactic Acid Bacteria
S
ND
"Occur naturally on plants, in the gut and on mucous membranes of animals, including humans."
"Play an important part in biological degradation processes and the fermentation of foods."
Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acid
S
PD
Animal, milk, plants
E472b
European Union,Australia and New Zealand,Philippines, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
used in foods as an emulsifier and stabilizer
Lactic Acid Starter Culture
S
PD
These cultures may be prepared by using milk as an initial growth medium.
Used for fermentation
Lactis Serum Proteinum
A
DD
"Protein from the hydrous fraction of milk (whey)."
Hair and skin conditioner in cosmetics.
Lactitol
S
PD
plants; may be derived from milk-based foods
prebiotic supplements
Lactobacillus
S
PD
May have been cultured or produced on dairy
Used in medication for treating digestive issues
Lactobacillus Lac/Calcium/Phosphorous/Magnesium/Zinc Ferment
A
DD
"Extract of a fermentation product of milk by lactic acid bacteria in the presence of calcium, phosphorous, magnesium and zinc."
Skin protecting substance in cosmetics.
Lactobacillus/Lac Ferment
A
DD
"Product obtained by the fermentation of whey by lactic acid bacteria."
Skin conditioner in cosmetics.
Lactococcus/Lac Ferment Lysate
A
DD
"Product obtained by fermenting milk using lactic acid bacteria, thus breaking down the microorganism cells."
Skin conditioner in cosmetics.
Lactoferrin
A
DD
Milk
in medicine for treating stomach and intestinal ulcers, diarrhea, and hepatitis C
Lactoferrin/ Lactotransferrin
always
yes
bovine milk derived
infant and toddler formulas
Lactoglobulin
A
DD
Milk
Whey protein supplements
Lactoperoxidase
A
DD
milk enzyme
Stabilizer in cosmetics
Lactoperoxidase
A
DD
Enzyme from milk.
Stabilizer in cosmetics.
Lactose (saccharum lactin)
A
DD
Milk sugar from mammals
Used to sour milk, medicinal diuretics, laxatives baked goods, medicines and baby formulas.
Lactose /Saccharum Lactin/Milk Sugar
always
yes
bovine milk derived
frozen foods, some cereals, some breads, chocolate, cheese flavored snacks, ice cream, milk, many medications
Lactose syrup
A
DD
mixture of glucose, lactose, and galactose
Sweetener in foods
Lactosucrose
S
PD
plants; may be derived from milk-based foods
prebiotic supplements
Lactoyl Methylsilanol Elastinate
A
ND
Chemically altered elastin (mammalian protein)
"Antistatic, skin and hair conditioner in cosmetics."
Lactulose
A
DD
Milk
medicine for treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy
Lactylated fatty acid esters of glycerol and propane-1
S
ND
Glycerol (Likely plant-based but may be derived from cow- or hog-derived animal fat)
E478
Approved in US, not permitted in EU
used as bulking agent, thickener, emulsifier
Lactylic stearate
S
ND
Salt of stearic acid from tallow (Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
Dough conditioner
Lamb / mutton
A
ND
Lamb
Various dishes
Laneth
A
ND
Sheep oil glands
Greasy cosmetics like lipstick, lip balm, lotions, and creams
Laneth-n-Acetate
A
ND
Compounds of chemically altered lanolin alcohol. (sheep)
"Emulsifiers, surfactants, cleansing agents and viscosity controlling agents in cosmetics."
Lanogene
A
ND
Sheep oil glands
Greasy cosmetics like lipstick, lip balm, lotions, and creams
Lanolate
A
ND
Compound of fatty acids from lanolin. (sheep)
Emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetics.
Lanolic acid
A
ND
Fatty acids from lanolin. (sheep)
Antistatic, emollient, skin conditioner, emulsifier, viscosity controlling agent and binding agent in cosmetics.
Lanolin
A
ND
Fat from sheep's wool
E913
Chewing gum, cosmetics and ointments
Lanolin Alcohol
A
ND
Mixed alcohols from lanolin treated with lye. (sheep)
Antistatic, emollient, hair conditioner, emulsifier, viscosity controlling agent and binding agent in cosmetics.
Lanolin Cera
A
ND
"Fraction of lanolin that remains after separating the lanolin oil." (sheep wool)
"Antistatic, emollient, hair and skin conditioner, emulsifier, film forming agent, binding agent and foam booster in cosmetics."
Lanolin Linoleate
A
ND
Chemically altered lanolin. (sheep wool)
"Antistatic, emollient, hair and skin conditioner in cosmetics."
Lanolin Oil
A
ND
Glands of sheep, extracted from their wool
Skin care products, cosmetics and some medicines
Lanolin Ricinoleate
A
ND
Chemically altered lanolin. (sheep wool)
"Antistatic, emollient, hair conditioner, solvent, emulsifier and binding agent in cosmetics."
Lanolin wax
A
ND
"Fraction of lanolin that remains after separating the lanolin oil." (sheep wool)
"Antistatic, emollient, hair and skin conditioner, emulsifier, film forming agent, binding agent and foam booster in cosmetics."
Lanolin, Anhydrous
A
ND
Pure, water-free lanolin. (sheep wool)
"Antistatic, emollient, hair and skin conditioner, surfactant and carrier in many cosmetics. In medications (ointments) as a skin care substance, healing aid or carrier."
Lanolin, Ethoxylated
A
ND
Chemically altered lanolin. (sheep wool)
"Emulsifiers and emollients in cosmetics."
Lanolinamide DEA
A
ND
Lanolin (sheep wool)
"Emulsifier, emulsion stabilizer, surfactant and viscosity controlling agent in cosmetics."
Lanosterols
A
ND
Sheep oil glands
Greasy cosmetics like lipstick, lip balm, lotions, and creams
Lard
A
ND
Fat from hog abdomens
In shaving creams, soaps, cosmetics. In baked goods, French fries, refried beans, and many other foods.
Alternatives: pure vegetable fats or oils. Tortillas (sometimes), refried beans, processed foods, chewing gum, some baked goods and piecrust (sometimes). It is sometimes used in the production of maple syrup, but not usually by the larger producers.
Lardon
A
ND
pork fat
various savory dishes
Lauric acid
A
DD
Milk
Treatment of bronchitis, gonorrhea, yeast infections, chlamydia, intestinal infections. In foods, lauric acid is used as a vegetable shortening. In manufacturing, lauric acid is used to make soap and shampoo.
Lecithin
S
ND
animal fat (e.g. cows), egg
E322
Approved in US, EU, Australia and New Zealand, not permitted in
Philippines
in foods requiring a natural emulsifier or lubricant
Leukocyte Extract
A
ND
Mammalian blood
Skin conditioner in cosmetics
Levodopa
S
ND
amino acid found in mammals' bodies; can be synthesized
"In medication for treating Parkinson’s disease and neurological disorders."
Levothyroxine
S
ND
contains magnesium stearate, which can be derived from mammals (cow, hog)
medicine
Linoleic Acid
S
ND
An essential fatty acid found in plant oils and animal fat (e.g. cow)
Cosmetics and vitamins
Linoleic acid
A
DD
Milk
Liothyronine sodium
S
ND
Contains gelatin (hooves, cartilage, and bones of animals such as pigs and cows)
medicine
Lipase
S
ND
Enzyme from the tongue and stomach of animals (hog, cow), fungal
Cheese, ice cream, chocolate, cream and margarine
Liver Extract
S
ND
cow, sheep, pig liver
Medicine: treatment of anemia
Liver Hydrolysate
A
ND
"Chemically/enzymatically altered proteins from the livers of killed mammals."
Skin conditioner in cosmetics
llama wool
A
ND
Llama
Clothing
Low-Fat Milk
A
DD
Milk
used as whole milk alternative in calorie- or fat-restricted diets
Lysolecithin
S
ND
pig pancreas; vegetable and synthetic sources
Emulsifier in cosmetics.
Magnesium Caseinate
A
DD
Milk
enteral formulas, sports and functional foods
Magnesium salts of fatty acids
S
ND
plant and animal fats (e.g. lard, suet or bone fat from beef and pigskin fat)
E470b
Approved in Europe, Australia and New Zealand
used as a lubricant in the pharmaceutical tablets and capsules
Magnesium stearate
S
ND
Animal (cow, hog) - Mineral, vegetable-mineral
470iii
Approved in US and Canada
Sugarless gum, candy and pills
Malted Milk
A
DD
Milk
Added to beverages and foods as flavoring, and can be used in baking to help dough cook properly
Mammarian Hydrolysate
S
PD
"Chemically/enzymatically altered proteins from the mammary gland tissue of female mammals."
Skin protecting substance in cosmetics.
Mammary Extract
S
PD
"Extract from the mammary glands of female mammals."
Skin protecting substance in cosmetics.
Manure
S
ND
Animal feces (e.g. cow)
fertilizer; personal care products
Maple syrup
N
ND
Vegetable but may be processed with an extremely small amount of animal (cow or hog) or with butter
Pancake syrup, candy, cereal. Holsum, Spring Tree and Maple Groves do not use animal-derived products to process their maple syrup.
Mare's milk
A
DD
horses
Hair conditioner in cosmetics
Margarine
S
PD
Milk proteins are in most brands, though not all.
baked goods
Marine oils
S
ND
fish, whales, seals
Whale oil previously used in lamps, candles, soaps, and foods, but is not commercially produced today
Marrow Extract
A
ND
"Extract from the bone marrow of mammals."
Skin conditioner in cosmetics
Melatonin
S
PD
Cow; synthetic
hormone taken to improve sleep
Methionine
S
PD
Usually from egg and casein (dairy); nuts and seeds
Texturizer and for freshness in potato chips
Methylprednisolone succinate
A
DD
contain lactose (milk sugar from mammals)
medicine
Milk
A
DD
Milk
cream, butter, yogurt, kefir, ice cream, cheese, baked goods
Milk Derivative
A
DD
Milk
powdered coffee creamer
Under FDA labeling, milk derivative is considered dairy free and is also technically lactose-free.
Milk Fat
A
DD
Milk
cream, cheese, butter and ice-cream
Milk Powder
A
DD
Milk
infant formula, confectionery, baked goods
Milk Protein
A
DD
Milk
nutritional beverages, nutritional and dietary products, aged care products, infant formulas, protein bars, yogurts, recombined cheeses, cultured products, frozen desserts, bakery and confection applications
Milk Serum
A
DD
Deproteinized whey.
"Refreshment beverage. Cosmetic ingredient, usually under the name “Lac” (milk)"
Milk Solids
A
DD
Milk
used to give a richer 'mouth feel' to low-fat yoghurts, milks and ice creams without adding any fat
Milkamidopropyl Amine Oxide
A
DD
Chemical compound of butterfat.
Hair conditioner in cosmetics.
Milkamidopropyl Betaine
A
DD
Chemical compound of butterfat.
Surfactant, cleansing agent and skin conditioner in cosmetics.
Mink oil
A
ND
Mink body fat
"Emollient, skin and hair conditioner in cosmetics. In some leather care products."
Mink Oil PEG-13 Esters
A
ND
Mink oil
"Emollient, skin and hair conditioner in cosmetics."
Minkamide DEA
A
ND
Mink oil
"Surfactant and foam booster in cosmetics."
Minkamidopropalkonium Chloride
A
ND
Mink oil
"Antistatic and hair conditioner in cosmetics."
Minkamidopropyl Amine Oxide
A
ND
Mink oil
"Surfactant, hydrotrope, cleansing agent, hair conditioner and foam booster in cosmetics."
Minkamidopropyl Betaine
A
ND
Mink oil
Surfactant, skin and hair conditioner, foam booster and cleansing agent in cosmetics.
Minkamidopropyl Dimethylamine
A
ND
Mink oil
"Antistatic, emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetics."
Minkamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate
A
ND
Mink oil
"Antistatic and hair conditioner in cosmetics."
Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
S
ND
Plant and animal fats (e.g. cow)
E472f
European Union,Australia and New Zealand,Philippines, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
used in foods that require an emulsifier or stabilizer
MMR vaccine
A
ND
Contains gelatin (hooves, cartilage, and bones of animals such as pigs and cows)
medicine
MMRV vaccine
A
ND
Contains gelatin (hooves, cartilage, and bones of animals such as pigs and cows)
medicine
Modified starch
N
ND
Vegetable. Animal products (e.g. beef tallow) are used in making oleic, which is often used in making adipic acid, which is used to alter corn to make starch.
Pie filling, gravies, desserts and sauces
Mohair
A
ND
Angora goat
Clothing
Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
S
ND
vegetable and animal fats (e.g. pork)
E472e
European Union,Australia and New Zealand,Philippines, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
used in foods that require an emulsifier or stabilizer, or sequestrant
Mono- And Diglycerides /Monoglycerides
sometimes
no
derived from fatty acids, from bovine, palm, coconut, or soy
baked goods, breads, cookies, cake mixes, brownie mixes, snacks
If it does not state "from vegetable source" contact company to confirm source. Most have been from vegetable sources, but best to be safe. If prepared from fatty acids of myristic acid or stearic acid, it is from an animal source.
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (glyceryl monostearate, glyceryl distearate)
S
ND
Plant and animal (e.g. cow) fats
E471
European Union,Australia and New Zealand,Philippines, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
used in foods that require an antifoaming agent, emulsifier, or stabiliser
Monoglyceride
S
ND
Animal (cow or hog) fat or vegetable
Baked goods, peanut butter, chewing gum, whipped toppings, sweets, drinks, ice cream, shortening, margarines, cake mixes, candies and in cosmetics
Muscle Extract
A
ND
mammalian muscle tissue
"Skin protective substance in cosmetics."
Musk
A
ND
Deer
pefumes
Synthetic musk is now used almost exclusively
Mustela Cera
A
ND
Mink oil
"Emollient, skin and hair conditioner, and film forming agent in cosmetics."
Mustela Oil
A
ND
Mink oil
"Emollient, skin and hair conditioner in cosmetics. In some leather care products."
Myristic acid
A
DD
Milk
cosmetics and personal care products
Myristic acid (n-tetradecanoic)
S
ND
Usually animal (cow or sheep)
Processed foods, baked goods, ice cream, candy, cocoa flavoring, butter, chocolate, gelatin desserts and butterscotch
Myristoleic acid
A
DD
Milk
milk (cow), butter, and margarine-like spreads, and in a lower concentration in creams, meat bouillons, and chocolates
Natural Butter Flavor
A
DD
Milk
baked goods
Natural flavoring
S
PD
Vegetable, animal (beef extract, fish, eggs, milk)
Processed foods, baked goods, drinks, salad dressing and cereals
Neural Extract
A
ND
mammalian nerve tissue
Skin conditioner in cosmetics.
Nicotine chewing gum
A
ND
Contains gelatin (hooves, cartilage, and bones of animals such as pigs and cows)
medicine
Nisin Preparation
S
PD
Preservative that is often made using milk
cheeses, canned food, meat products
Nonfat Milk
A
DD
Milk
used as whole milk alternative in calorie- or fat-restricted diets
Nougat
A
DD
Milk
candy bars, chocolates
Obeticholic acid
S
ND
bile (e.g. pig)
medicine: treatment for primary biliary cholangitis
available as Ocaliva
Offal e.g. kidneys, liver, brains
A
ND
entrails and internal organs of an animal (e.g. beef, lamb) used as food
Various dishes
Oleic acid (oleinic acid)
S
ND
Tallow (Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable), vegetable fats and oils
Cheese, candy, synthetic butter, beverages, baked goods, ice cream, vegetable fats, oils, soaps, lipsticks, cosmetics and nail polish
Oleic Acid/Oleyl Oleate
sometimes
no
olive oil, avocado oil, beef tallow
Used in foods as a binder, defoaming agent, or lubricant. In non-food items used as excipient in pharmaceuticals, emulsifier or solubilizing agent in aerosol products, and soaps.
Olestra (Sucrose polyester, Olean)
N
ND
Vegetable, synthetic. The sucrose used to process it may be filtered by cow bones.
Tortilla chips, potato chips, cheese puffs, crackers, lipsticks, nail polish, creams
Olleic acid (oleinic acid)
A
ND
Tallow (Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
Synthetic butter, cheese, vegetable fats and oils, candy, ice
cream, beverages, condiments
Orabase paste
A
ND
Contains gelatin (hooves, cartilage, and bones of animals such as pigs and cows)
oral/topical medicine
Organ Extracts
A
ND
animal organ tissue (e.g. pig, cow)
homeopathic medicine
Ox
A
ND
Ox
Various dishes
Ox Gall
A
ND
Ox
"Main ingredient in gall soap for removing stains and cleansing textiles. Fat solvent in biological detergents. Used by artists and restorers/conservators as a wetting agent/surfactant."
Ox Kidney Fat
A
ND
Ox
"Used as a frying and baking fat, especially in English cooking. Also used for deep-frying."
Palmitic acid
A
DD
Milk
used to produce soaps, cosmetics, and industrial mold release agents
Palmitic Acid
S
ND
Tallow, vegetable fats
Emollient and emulsifier in cosmetics. Soaps and lubricants.
Palmitic acid (n-hexadeconoic)
S
ND
Animal (cow, hog fats), vegetable oils, palm oil
Baked goods, cheese and butter flavoring shampoos, shaving soaps, creams.
Palmitoleic acid
A
PD
Milk; nuts
Supplements
Pancreatic enzyme
A
ND
Pig and cow pancreas
Medication for pancreatic problems
Pancreatin
S
ND
Cow pancreas; synthetic
Medicine: aids in digestion of food
Paneer
A
DD
Milk
curries and many classic Indian dishes
Panthenol/Pantothenol/Proitamin B5/Vitamin B5
sometimes
no
beef, plants, synthetic
supplements, foods, beauty products, hair products
Pashmina
A
ND
Ahangthangi goat
clothing
PEG-13 Mink Glycerides
A
ND
Mink oil
Emulsifier in cosmetics.
PEG-n Hydrogenated Lanolin
A
ND
Lanolin (sheep wool)
"Emulsifiers and emollients in cosmetics."
PEG-n Hydrogenated Tallow Amine
S
ND
Tallow (fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
"Emulsifiers/surfactants in cosmetics."
PEG-n Lanolate
A
ND
Lanolin (sheep wool)
"Emulsifiers in cosmetics."
PEG-n Lanolin
A
ND
Lanolin (sheep wool)
"Emulsifiers and emollients in cosmetics."
PEG-n Oleamide
S
ND
Oleic acid, which is derived from tallow (fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
"Emulsifiers in cosmetics. PEG-3 oleamide is also a surfactant."
Pepsin
A
ND
Enzyme from a pig or cow stomachs
Rennet to make cheese, digestive aids and vitamins
Phospholipase A2
S
ND
pig pancreas; yeast; venom
"Used for producing lysolecithin." (Emulsifier in cosmetics.)
Placenta (afterbirth)
A
ND
uterus (e.g. of sheep , horse, or cow)
skin creams, shampoos, masks, and more
Placental Lipids
A
ND
Mammalian placenta
Skin conditioner in cosmetics.
Placental polypeptide protein
A
ND
uterus (e.g. of sheep , horse, or cow)
skin creams, shampoos, masks, and more
Poloxyethylene (40) Stearate
sometimes
no
source of stearic acid can be from plant, mammal, or synthetic
baked goods, pudding
E431
Polyglycerol Ester (Of Fatty Acids)
sometimes
no
sourced from plants or animal fats
baked goods
E475. Emulsifier and stabilizer.
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
S
ND
Tallow (Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable); vegetable oils
E475
Approved in US, EU, Australia and New Zealand
cakes, dairy and imitation dairy products
Polyglycerol polyricinoleate
S
ND
castor oil; glycerol (likely plant-based but may be derived from cow- or hog-derived animal fat) esters
E476
European Union,Australia and New Zealand,Philippines, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
emulsifier used in food
Polyoxyethene (20) sorbitan monolaurate (polysorbate 20)
S
ND
Animal (e.g. pork), synthetic
E432
Not permitted in Australia and New Zealand
European Union,Philippines, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
cooking
Polyoxyethene (20) sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80)
S
ND
animal (e.g. pork) fatty acids
E433
European Union,Australia and New Zealand,Philippines, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
foods and cosmetics
Polyoxyethene (20) sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate 40)
S
ND
animal (e.g. pork) fatty acids
E434
Not permitted in Australia and New Zealand
European Union,Philippines, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
elastomeric applications and in the production of high-resilience flexible and semi-rigid foams
Polyoxyethene (20) sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate 60)
S
ND
animal (e.g. pork) fatty acids
E435
European Union,Australia and New Zealand,Philippines, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
food, clothing, cosmetics
Polyoxyethene (20) sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65)
S
ND
animal (e.g. pork) fatty acids
E436
European Union,Australia and New Zealand,Philippines, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
added to foods as an emulsifier
Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan (20) Monostearate/ Polysorbate 60
sometimes
no
source of stearic acid used can be from plant, mammal, or synthetic
Defoaming agent, synthetic flavorings, dough conditioners in baked goods
E435 emulsifier
Polysorbate 85/ Sorbitan Trioleate
sometimes
no
can be from vegetable or mammal
emulsifier used in baked goods
E496
Polysorbates
S
ND
sorbitol, stearic acid (can be cow- or pig-derived), and ethylene oxide
emulsifier in foods and solubilizer & surfactant in cosmetics
Pork
A
ND
Pig
Various dishes
Pork/Fatback
always
no
pork/fatback is from pigs
used in canned beans amd other cooked goods for flavoring
Possum
A
ND
Possum
Various dishes
Potassium Caseinate
A
DD
Milk
used in a variety of food and pharmaceutical products, especially where low sodium levels are required
Potassium Lactate
rarely/unlikely
rarely/unlikely
likely synthetic or lactic acid used is from vegetable sources.
used as a flavor enhancer
Potassium lactate
S
PD
Lactic acid (almost always plant-derived, but possible to make from animal sources such as milk)
E326
European Union,Australia and New Zealand,Philippines, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
meat and poultry products
Potassium nitrate (Saltpetre)
S
ND
Vegetable or animal waste matter (e.g. cow)
E252
European Union,Australia and New Zealand,Philippines, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
cured meats
Prebiotics
S
PD
Some prebiotics, such as galacto-oligosaccharides, lactosucrose, lactulose and lactitol, may be derived from milk-based foods
supplements
Premarin
A
ND
horse
medicine
Processing aid
S
PD
Animal (cow, hog), egg, milk, vegetable, synthetic, mineral
Sugar, juice, beer, wine
Progesterone
S
ND
"Progesterone is produced especially in ovaries and placenta of female mammals. Derived industrially from vegetable steroids, e.g. from soybeans or yams."
"Used in medication, e.g. for treating hormonal disorders and as hormone substitution and as preparation for pregnancies via in vitro fertilization. In some oral contraceptives and injections for long-term contraception."
Propane-1, 2-diol esters of fatty acids, propylene glycol esters of fatty acids
S
ND
vegetable and animal fat (e.g. pork)
E477
European Union,Australia and New Zealand,Philippines, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
cakes and whipped toppings as emulsifiers and aerating agents
Propylene Glycol
sometimes
no
■
■
Propylene Glycol Alginate
■
■
■
■
Prosthetic heart valves
S
ND
may be of porcine or bovine origin
medicine
Protease
S
PD
Animal (e.g. cattle), vegetable, fungal, bacterial
Rennin, papain, lactase, pepsin, bromelain, trypsin
Pudding
A
DD
Milk
desserts
Qiviut
A
ND
Muskox
Clothing
Quark
A
DD
"A type of cheese made by souring and curdling milk with lactic acid bacteria, and then draining off the whey."
"Used for making cheeses, as a food in its own right and as an ingredient in foods. Traditionally used as an external remedy for fever and local inflammations/injuries."
Quaternary Ammonium Compound
S
ND
"Water-soluble ammonium compounds and cationic surfactants with antimicrobial or preserving properties. Quaternary ammonium compounds can contain chemically altered animal fats." (cow, pig)
"Used for instance as surfactants in cosmetics, laundry detergents and fabric softeners. In surface disinfectants, pesticides and wood preservatives."
Quaternium-16
A
ND
"Quaternary ammonium compound, contains chemically altered tallow." (cow, pig)
"Antistatic and hair conditioner in cosmetics."
Quaternium-18
A
ND
"Quaternary ammonium compound, contains chemically altered tallow." (cow, pig)
"Antistatic, surfactant and hair conditioner in cosmetics."
Quaternium-18 Bentonite
A
ND
"Quaternary ammonium compound, contains chemically altered tallow." (cow, pig)
"Viscosity controlling agent and gelling agent in cosmetics."
Quaternium-18 Hectorite
A
ND
"Quaternary ammonium compound, contains chemically altered tallow." (cow, pig)
"Viscosity controlling agent and gelling agent in cosmetics."
Quaternium-18 Methosulfate
A
ND
"Quaternary ammonium compound, contains chemically altered tallow." (cow, pig)
"Antistatic in cosmetics."
Quaternium-18/Benzalkonium Bentonite
A
ND
"Quaternary ammonium compound, contains chemically altered tallow." (cow, pig)
"Viscosity controlling agent and gelling agent in cosmetics."
Quaternium-26
A
ND
Mink oil
Antistatic and hair conditioner in cosmetics.
Quaternium-26
A
ND
"Quaternary ammonium compound, contains chemically altered tallow." (cow, pig)
"Antistatic and hair conditioner in cosmetics."
Quaternium-27
A
ND
"Quaternary ammonium compound, contains chemically altered tallow." (cow, pig)
"Antistatic and hair conditioner in cosmetics."
Quaternium-33
A
ND
Contains chemically altered lanolin (sheep wool)
"Antistatic and hair conditioner in cosmetics."
Quaternium-53
A
ND
"Quaternary ammonium compound, contains chemically altered tallow." (cow, pig)
"Antistatic and hair conditioner in cosmetics."
Quaternium-60
A
ND
"Quaternary ammonium compound, contains chemically altered lanolin." (sheep wool)
"Antistatic and hair conditioner in cosmetics."
Quaternium-77
S
ND
"Quaternary ammonium compounds of stearic acid and palmitic acid." (pig, cow, vegetable)
"Antistatics and hair conditioners in cosmetics."
Quaternium-79 Hydrolyzed Keratin
S
ND
"Quaternary ammonium compound, contains chemically/enzymatically altered keratin." (chicken, horse)
"Antistatic, skin and hair conditioner in cosmetics."
Quaternium-79 Hydrolyzed Milk Protein
A
DD
"Quaternary ammonium compound, contains chemically/enzymatically altered milk protein."
"Antistatic, skin and hair conditioner in cosmetics."
Quaternium-83
A
ND
"Quaternary ammonium compound, contains chemically altered tallow. " (cow, pig)
"Antistatic and hair conditioner in cosmetics."
Rabbit
A
ND
Rabbit
Various dishes
Rabies vaccine
A
ND
Contains gelatin (hooves, cartilage, and bones of animals such as pigs and cows)
medicine
Rambak
A
ND
Cattle skin
Usually sold as a processed snack
Recaldent
A
DD
Milk
oral care products
Recombinant human proteins
A
ND
Various mammals
medicine
Reconstituted Meat
A
ND
"Industrial product composed of meat fragments and leftovers (“slaughterhouse waste”)." (cow, chicken)
"Used for producing cheap foods. Often in convenience products, e.g. chicken nuggets, meat salads, also an ingredient in commercial kitchens."
Rennet
S
ND
Animal (usually cow enzyme from calves' stomachs), vegetable, bacteria, molds
Cheese, custard
Rennet
A
ND
stomachs of ruminant mammals
used to separate milk into solid curds (for cheesemaking) and liquid whey
Rennet Casein
A
DD
Milk
cheese
Rennet/Rennin
yes
no
Extract derived from stomach from calf, goat, or lamb
Used as processing aid, stabilizer, and thickener in cheese, pudding, gelatins, frozen dairy desserts, and milk products
Rennin
S
ND
Animal (usually cow), vegetable, bacteria, molds
Cheese, custard
Retinal/ Retinaldehyde/ Retinol/ Retinoic Acid/ Retinol Palmitate/ Retinyl Palmitate/Vitamin A Aldehyde/Vitamin A Palmitate
sometimes
no
■
■
Rinds (cracklings)
A
ND
Pork
Usually sold as a processed snack
Rumenic Acid
A
DD
Milk
dairy products and ruminant meat
Salami
A
ND
fermented and air-dried meat, typically of pork
Various dishes
Sarcosine
S
ND
"Occurs naturally in muscle and connective tissue, but also in plant tissues. Obtained from cartilage or gelatin, for example. Synthetic production from chloroacetic acid and ammonia." (cow, pig)
"Skin conditioner in cosmetics."
Sausages
A
ND
ground meat (e.g. beef)
Various dishes
Scratchings (rinds)
A
ND
pork
Usually sold as a processed snack
Sheep Milk
A
DD
Milk
used as cow milk alternative, especially in cheese and yogurt
Sheep Milk Cheese
A
DD
Milk
pizza, salads, as a spread
Silverside
A
ND
hindquarter cattle cut
Various dishes
Simplesse
DD
Milk, egg
Ice cream, yogurt, margarine and salad dressings.
Skim Milk
A
DD
Milk
used as whole milk alternative in calorie- or fat-restricted diets
Slip agents
S
ND
Animal fat (e.g. beef tallow)
plastic products, cosmetics
Sodium C8-16 Isoalkylsuccinyl Lactoglobulin Sulfonate
A
DD
"Chemically altered whey protein (lactoglobulin)." (milk)
"Surfactant, hair and skin conditioner in cosmetics"
Sodium Caseinate
A
DD
Milk
nutrition supplements and processed food
Sodium lactate
S
PD
lactic acid, which can be (but rarely is) derived from animal sources such as milk
E325
added to foods as an acidity regulator, bulking agent, and humectant
Sodium Stearate
sometimes, not likely
no
derived from stearic acid, can be from plant or animal
soaps
Sodium stearoyl lactylate
S
PD
Animal-mineral (cow, hog), milk, vegetable-mineral
Baked good mixes, pudding mixes, pancake mixes, instant rice, coffee whiteners, shortenings, margarine, dehydrated fruits or vegetables
Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate
S
PD
lactic acid, which can be (but rarely is) derived from animal sources such as milk
E481
Not approved in EU
used in foods as preservative, acidity regulator, and bulking agent
Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids
S
ND
vegetable and animal fats (e.g. lard, suet or bone fat from beef and pigskin fat)
E470a
cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, plastics
Sorbitan monolaurate
S
ND
vegetable and animal fats (e.g. pork)
E493
used in food as emulsifier, stabiliser, thickener and gelling agent
Sorbitan Monoleate
sometimes
no
oleic acid used can be from vegetable or mammal
emulsifier used to clarify beet sugar juice, cane juice, or liquor
Sorbitan monooleate
S
ND
animal (e.g. pork); vegetable
E494
animal feed; emulsifier, thickener, and stabilizer found in food products
Sorbitan monopalmitate
S
ND
vegetable and animal fat (e.g. pork)
E495
Not permitted in Australia and New Zealand
European Union,Philippines, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
used in food as emulsifier
Sorbitan monostearate
S
ND
vegetable and animal fat (e.g. pork)
E491
European Union,Australia and New Zealand,Philippines, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
used in food as emulsifier
Sorbitan tristearate
S
ND
vegetable and animal fat (e.g. pork)
E492
European Union,Australia and New Zealand,Philippines, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
used as a dispersing agent, emulsifier, and stabilizer, in food and in aerosol sprays
Sour Cream
A
DD
Milk
used as a spread and dip, typically with starchy foods
Sour Milk Solids
A
DD
Milk
ladoo, baked goods
Sperm Oil (spermaceti)
A
ND
Sperm whales
"Used earlier in medicines, skin creams, shampoos and candles, and for treating leather. Products from whaling are banned in the United States (with exemptions for Alaskan natives)"
Spermaceti (sperm oil)
A
ND
Sperm whales
"Used earlier in medicines, skin creams, shampoos and candles, and for treating leather. Products from whaling are banned in the United States (with exemptions for Alaskan natives)"
Stearic acid (n-octadecanoic)
S
ND
Animal (cow, stomachs of pigs, and sometimes from dogs and cats from animal shelters), vegetable
E570
Food flavoring chewing gum, soaps, deodorants, creams, cosmetics and hairspray
Stearic Acid/ Octadecanoic Acid
sometimes
no
tallow or vegetable fats or oils
Used as flavoring agent and adjuvant in many foods and medications
Stearin (glyceryl tristearate)
A
ND
Tallow (Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
candles and soap
Stearyl Alcohol
S
ND
Stearic acid, which has vegetable and animal (e.g. cow, pig) sources
"Film forming and viscosity controlling agent in cosmetics."
Stearyl tartrate
S
ND
plant or animal fat (e.g. pork)
E483
Not permitted in Australia and New Zealand
European Union,Philippines, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
used in foods as emulsifier and stabiliser
Sucroglycerides
S
ND
plant or animal fat (e.g. pork)
E474
Not permitted in Australia and New Zealand
European Union,Philippines, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
used in foods as emulsifier and stabiliser
Sucrose (sugar)
N
ND
Vegetable, but may be processed with bone char (e.g. cow)
processed foods; baked goods
Sucrose esters of fatty acids
S
ND
vegetable and animal fat (e.g. pork)
E473
European Union,Australia and New Zealand,Philippines, Austria,Belgium,Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,Denmark,Estonia,Finland, France, Germany,Greece,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malta,Netherlands,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Slovakia,Slovenia,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom
used in cooking as emulsifier and stabiliser
Sucrose/Sucrose Ester/Sucrose Fatty Acid Ester
no
no
sugar, cane sugar, beet sugar. Sugar may be refined through bone char.
Used to sweeten foods, gum, toothpaste.
Suet
S
ND
White fat from kidneys and loins of animals (e.g. cow)
Margarine, shortening, pastries, cake mixes, cooking oils, soaps, candles, cosmetics, rubber, waxed paper and crayons.
Sulfur Colloid
A
ND
Contains gelatin (hooves, cartilage, and bones of animals such as pigs and cows)
intravenous medicine
Surface-active agents (surfactants)
S
ND
Animal (e.g. bovine or porcine lung), vegetable, synthetic.
Processed foods, cheeses, peanut butter and salad dressing. A general term for a food additive to process them. Medicine.
Surface-finishing agents
S
ND
Animal (e.g. whey, which comes from milk, can be used as a surface-finishing agent); vegetable, synthetic.
Fruits and baked goods. Beeswax, shellac wax, gum acacia, carnauba wax and paraffin.
Put on food to make it look shiny. Normally vegetarian.
Sweet Whey
A
DD
Milk
baked goods, cheeses
Sweetened Condensed Milk
A
DD
Milk
baked goods and desserts
Tagatose
no
yes
whey, lactose
used as an alternative sweetener
Tallow (Suet fatty acid, Stearic Acid)
S
ND
Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable
Margarine, shortening, pastries, cake mixes, cooking oils, soaps, candles, cosmetics, rubber, waxed paper and crayons
Animal fat that is used to make baked goods more fluffy or to reduce the foam during the production of maple syrup, yeast and beet sugar.
Tallow acid
S
ND
Tallow (Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
"Emollient, cleansing agent, skin conditioner, refatting substance and emulsifier in cosmetics."
Tallow alcohol
S
ND
Tallow (Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
"Emollient, refatting substance and emulsifier in cosmetics."
Tallow Alcohol/Fatty Alcohol
sometimes
no
can be obtained from animal fat, or vegetable sources such as palm oil, mustard seed oil, coconut oil, or rapeseed oil
foods, detergents, surfactants, emulsifiers, thickeners in cosmetics,
Tallow Amide
S
ND
Tallow (Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
"Emulsifier, emulsion stabilizer, surfactant, viscosity controlling agent and foam booster in cosmetics."
Tallow Amine
S
ND
Tallow (Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
"Emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetics."
Tallow Betaine
S
ND
Tallow (Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
"Surfactant, cleansing agent, hair and skin conditioner, and foam booster in cosmetics."
Tallow Dihydroxyethyl Betaine
S
ND
Tallow (Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
"Surfactant, foaming agent and cleansing agent in cosmetics."
Tallow Fatty Acids
S
ND
Tallow (Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
"Constituent in many cosmetic ingredients, used for making soap, as fatty acids in foods, e.g. in margarine"
Tallow Glycerides
S
ND
Tallow (Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
"Emollients, skin conditioners and emulsifiers in cosmetics."
Tallow Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline
S
ND
Tallow (Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
"Surfactant and hair conditioner in cosmetics."
Tallow Trihydroxyethyl Ammonium Acetate
S
ND
Tallow (Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
Antistatic in cosmetics.
Tallowalkonium Chloride
S
ND
Tallow (Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
"Antistatic, preservative and surfactant in cosmetics."
Tallowamide DEA. Tallowamide MEA.
S
ND
Tallow (Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
"Antistatics, emulsifiers, emulsion stabilizers, viscosity controlling agents and foam boosters in cosmetics"
Tallowamidopropyl Betaine
S
ND
Tallow (Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
"Surfactant, cleansing agent, hair and skin conditioner, and foam booster in cosmetics."
Tallowamidopropyl Dimethylamine
S
ND
Tallow (Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
"Surfactant, foaming agent and cleansing agent in cosmetics."
Tallowamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
S
ND
Tallow (Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
"Surfactant, hair and skin conditioner, and foam booster in cosmetics."
Tallowamidopropylamine Oxide
S
ND
Tallow (Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
"Antistatic, surfactant, hydrotrope, cleansing agent and foam booster in cosmetics"
Tallowamine Oxide
S
ND
Tallow (Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
"Antistatic, emulsifier, surfactant, foaming agent, hydrotrope, cleansing agent and foam booster in cosmetics."
Tallowaminopropylamine
S
ND
Tallow (Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
Emulsifier in cosmetics.
Tallowdimonium Propyltrimonium Dichloride
S
ND
Tallow (Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
Antistatic, emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetics.
Talloweth-6
S
ND
Tallow (Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
Emulsifier in cosmetics.
Tallowoyl Ethyl Glucoside
S
ND
Tallow (Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
"Cleansing agent and surfactant in cosmetics."
Tallowtrimonium Chloride
S
ND
Tallow (Fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
"Antistatic, preservative, surfactant and hair conditioner in cosmetics."
Tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
S
ND
Vegetable and animal fat (e.g. pork)
E472d
crusty breads, such as rye bread with a springy, chewy texture, as well as biscuits, coffee whiteners, ice cream, and salad dressings
Taurine
rarely
no
Most is synthetic. Rarely, taurine can come from ox or cattle bile.
Infant formula, dog food, energy drinks
Supplement not regulated by the FDA
Taurocholate (Taurocholic acid)
S
ND
bile of mammals; synthetic
various medicines; detergents
Taurocholic acid
S
ND
bile of mammals; synthetic
various medicines; detergents
Testicular Extract
A
ND
Extract from mammal testicles.
Skin conditioner in cosmetics.
Testosterone
S
ND
"Can be obtained from testicles, is industrially produced from cholesterol."
Skin conditioner in cosmetics.
Thrombin
A
ND
Blood (e.g. cow, pig)
Medicine: coagulant which helps blood clot
Thymus
A
ND
"Internal organ that plays a part in the development of the immune system in adolescent mammals." (lamb, calves)
"Used as a food and as a source of thymus extract and thymus hydrolysate."
Thymus Extract
A
ND
Thymus (mammalian organ)
Skin conditioner in cosmetics.
Thymus Hydrolysate
A
ND
Thymus (mammalian organ)
Skin conditioner in cosmetics.
Thymus Suis
A
ND
Thymus (mammalian organ)
Skin conditioner in cosmetics.
Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine
A
ND
Contains gelatin (hooves, cartilage, and bones of animals such as pigs and cows)
medicine
Trachea Hydrolysate
A
ND
Mammalian windpipes
Skin conditioner in cosmetics.
Train Oil
A
ND
body fat of whales
Previously used in lamps, candles, soaps, and foods, but is not commercially produced today
Tripe
A
ND
first or second stomach of a cow or other ruminant
Various dishes
Tristearin
A
ND
Tallow (fat from cattle, sheep, sometimes vegetable)
candles and soap
Triterpene alcohols
S
ND
Sheep oil glands; plants
Greasy cosmetics like lipstick, lip balm, lotions, and creams
Trypsin/Proteinase/Proteolyic Enzyme/Trypsinogen
sometimes
no
can be derived from livestock pancreas, but also can be from fungus, bacteria, and plants
digestive supplements
Enzyme that helps aid in digestion, aids with osteoarthritis, supports immune function, improves wound healing
Trypsine
A
ND
pig and cow pancreas
Cell cultures for medicine
Typhoid vaccine, live oral
A
ND
Contains gelatin (hooves, cartilage, and bones of animals such as pigs and cows)
medicine
Tyrosine
S
PD
Amino acid that can be found in plants, meat and dairy products
"Used as a performance-enhancing nutritional supplement. Active agent in antidepressive medication. Antistatic, tanning agent, hair and skin conditioner in cosmetics."
Udder Extract
A
PD
Mammalian udders
Skin conditioner in cosmetics.
Umbilical Extract
A
ND
Mammalian umbilical cords
Skin conditioner in cosmetics.
Urea (carbamide)
Urine of mammals
Lotion & moisturizer, facial cleansers, foundation, hair care products, lipstick & lip balm, mascara, antiperspirant & deodorant, nail products. Skin cream, moisturizers, shampoo, conditioners, hair removers such as Nair and Veet, A browning agent in factory-produced pretzels, tooth whitening products, dish soap, as a yeast nutrient, for fermentation of sugars into ethanol
Urea/Carbamide
sometimes
no
can be derived from mammals, but likely synthetic
Used in plastics, glue, fertilizers, yeast-raised bakery products, alcoholic beverages, gelatin products, animal feed, detergents, hair coloring products, hair removal products, pesticides, fungicides, and some medicines.
Urine
S
ND
Various animals (e.g. hyrax)
perfumes
Ursodeoxycholate (Ursodeoxycholic acid)
A
ND
bile of mammals
medicine: as a cholagogue and choleretic
Ursodeoxycholic acid (Ursodeoxycholate)
A
ND
bile of mammals
medicine: as a cholagogue and choleretic
Vaccenic acid
A
DD
Milk
milk, yoghurt, cheese, butter and meats
Varicella vaccine
A
ND
Contains gelatin (hooves, cartilage, and bones of animals such as pigs and cows)
medicine
Veal
A
ND
Calf
Various dishes
Venison
always
no
Venison is meat from deer, elk, or antelope
Deer steaks, deer roasts, venison stew, venison jerky, vension sausage, venison minced meat.
Venison / deer
A
ND
Deer
Various dishes
Vitamin A
S
PD
Egg yolks, vegetables, animal liver (e.g. fish, cow)
Supplements, "natural" cosmetics. Skim milk, milk, dietary infant formula, margarine, certain cheeses. Hair-dyes, cosmetics, creams, perfumes. Exist in milk, fish oil and eggs. Yellow and orange vegetables contain an ingredient that is transformed into this vitamin.
Vitamin A Palmitate/Retinyl Palmitate (Only Retinol Versions Of Vit A)
sometimes
no
eggs, chicken, beef, soy, synthetic
dairy products, baked goods, vitamins
Vitamin B12
S
PD
Found in all animal products (e.g. beef liver and clams). Usually animal source.
Fortified foods and supplements.
Non-mammalian sources can be found in nutritional yeast, some supplements, and fortified meat/dairy alternatives
Vitamin D
S
PD
Vitamin D is produced by human skin when exposed to the sun, animal (e.g. beef liver), vegetable. Usually from animals.
Cosmetics, lotions, creams.
Wallaby
A
ND
Wallaby
Various dishes
Wax
S
ND
Vegetable, animal (insect- or cow), synthetic
Put on vegetables and fruits as a protective coating
Wax esters
S
PD
Cysteine (derived from human hair, goose and duck feathers, pig bristles, hooves, plant starch)
E910
EU
Glazing agent
Whale
A
ND
Whale
Various dishes
Whey
A
DD
Watery liquid that separates from milk
Cakes, breads, cookies, candies, crackers. In cheese-making.
Whey Powder
A
DD
Milk
chocolate and sugar confectionery, bakery, soups and sauces, baby foods
Whey Protein Concentrate
A
DD
Milk
confectionery products, cereal and nutrition bars, processed cheeses, baked goods, sports beverages and muscle gain formulations
Whey Protein Hydrolysate
A
DD
Milk
Sports nutrition supplements
Whey/Lactalbumin
always
yes
byproduct of cheese or casein
used in powdered cheese such as in macaroni and cheese, baked goods, some cake mixes, crackers, animal feed
Whipped Cream
A
DD
Milk
Desserts, coffee-based beverages, hot chocolate
Whipped Topping
A
DD
Milk
fruit and desserts
Whole Milk
A
DD
Milk
baked goods, on cereal, as a creamer
Wool
A
ND
wool-bearing animals (e.g. sheep)
clothing, blankets
Wool wax (see lanolin)
A
ND
wool-bearing animals (e.g. sheep)
Beauty products
Yak fiber
A
ND
Yak
Clothing
Yellow fever vaccine
A
ND
Contains gelatin (hooves, cartilage, and bones of animals such as pigs and cows)
Medicine
Yogurt
A
DD
Milk
desserts, waffles, stuffed eggs, potato salad, chicken salad, tuna salad
Zinc Caseinate
A
DD
Milk
cosmetics, cheeses
Zoster vaccine
A
ND
Contains gelatin (hooves, cartilage, and bones of animals such as pigs and cows)
medicine
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