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Definition: The general name for many classes of food additives. These additives have various functions such as making substances dissolve in other substances or making foods foam. May Be Non-Vegetarian

surface finishing agents Commercial Source: animal, vegetable, synthetic. Used on: fruits, candies, baked goods. Examples: beeswax, carnauba wax, shellac wax, gum acacia, paraffin. (See entries for these substances). Definition: A general name for substances which keeps foods looking shiny and helps maintain their color. Typically Vegetarian

tallow Also known as: hydrogenated tallow, tallow flakes, suet, dripping. Commercial Source: animal (cow- or sheep-derived). Used in: shortening, cooking oil, cake mix. Definition: An animal fat used to make baked goods light and fluffy or to reduce foam in yeast, beet sugar, or maple syrup production. Non-Vegetarian

tartaric acid Also known as: sodium tartrate, sodium potassium tartrate, Ro­chelle salts. Commercial Source: vegetable. Exists in: many fruits, especially grapes. Used in: frozen dairy products, jellies, food colorings, soft drinks, candy, preserves, baked goods, dried egg whites, pasteurized processed cheese, cheese food and cheese spread, baking powder. Definition: A substance which adjusts acidity in many foods and beverages, or acts as a flavoring. Vegan

textured vegetable protein Also known as: TVP, textured soy flour, textured soy protein. Commercial Source: vegetable. Used in: meat analogs, imitation meats, dry mixes. Definition: A processed soybean product in which the fat has been removed. It is commonly used as a meat analog. Vegan

Product information: Archer Daniels Midland Co., a manufacturer of TVP, reports that there are no animal products involved in the processing of it.

texturizer Commercial Source: Typically vege­table or mineral. Examples: calcium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, glycerine, corn syrup, modified food starch. Definition: Food additives which contribute to or preserve the desirable appear­ance or texture of foods. Typically Vegan

thiamin Also known as: Vitamin B-1, thiamine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, thiamine mononitrite, thiamine. Commercial Source: Typically synthetic. Exists in: whole grains, wheat germ, dry yeast, legumes, nuts, egg yolks, fruits, vegetables, some meats. Used in: prepared breakfast cereals, peanut butter, baby cereals, en­riched foods, frozen egg substitute, crackers, dietary supplements. Definition: A B vitamin which is required for normal functioning of the nervous system and for the utilization of carbohydrates. Typically Vegan

Product information: Schiff Products inc,, a manu­facturer of thiamin, reports that their process is synthetic.

thiamin mononitrate See thiamin.

trypsin Commercial Source: animal (cow- or hog-derived). Used in: cheese and cheese products. Definition: A common digestive enzyme. Non-Vegetarian

tumeric See turmeric.

turbinado sugar Also known as: natural sugar, washed raw sugar. Commer­cial Source: vegetable. Used in: confections, des­serts. Definition: Partially refined sugar which con­tains some molasses. It has not passed through a cow bone filter. Vegan

turmeric Commercial source: vegetable. Used in: margarine, shortening, processed foods, bakery mixes, sausage casings, flavorings in condiments, soups, meats, relishes, and pickles. Definition: A yellow food coloring and flavoring derived from an herb. Vegan

TVP See texturized vegetable protein.

tyrosine Also known as: L-tyrosine. Commer­cial Source: animal (poultry feathers). Exists in: animals and plants. Used as: dietary supplement. Definition: An amino acid needed by humans which can be produced by the body. Non-

Vegetarian

unmodified food starch See unmodified starch.

unmodified starch Commercial Source: veg­etable. Used in: gravies and soups. Definition: Chemically untreated starch used as a thickener. Vegan

vanilla Commercial source: vegetable. Used in: ice cream, sauces, beverages, desserts, baked goods. Definition: A common flavoring de­rived from the vanilla bean. Vegan

vanilla extract Commercial Source: vegetable. Used in: baked goods, desserts, confections, beverages. Definition: A flavoring made from the vanilla bean. Vegan

vanillin Commercial Source: synthetic. Exists in: vanilla extract, potato peelings. Used in: butter, margarine, chocolate products, desserts, ice cream, baked goods, root beer, liqueurs. Defini­tion: A synthetic flavoring used as a substitute for vanilla extract. Vegan

vinegar Commercial Source: vegetable. Used in: salad dressings, ketchup, sauces, relishes, breads. Definition: An acid regulator and flavoring agent in which acetic acid is the active component. (See acetic acid). Vegan

Product information: The Vinegar Institute, an association of vinegar manufacturers, reports that sugar vinegar is not derived from refined sugar. They also say that only mineral or synthetic filters are used in the vinegar industry.

vinegar, distilled See distilled vinegar.

vital wheat gluten See wheat gluten.

vitamin Commercial Source: Typically syn­thetic, bacterial, or fungal. See specific vitamins for more information. Exists in: all living organisms. Examples: vitamin C, vitamin B-12. Used in: enriched foods, dietary supplements. Def­inition: Substances which are essential in small amounts for human health. Typically Vegan

vitamin A Also known as: vitamin A acetate, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin A pro­pionate, retinol. Commercial Source: Typically syn­thetic or animal-synthetic. Exists in: milk, eggs, some fish oil. Many orange and yellow vegetables contain a substance which is transformed in the body into