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"hidden ingredients" may be present in our foods. Unfortunately, we may never know for sure.

Information by and publications of The Vegetarian Resource Group are not intended to provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional.

We live in an imperfect world. For those who try to be vegetarian or vegan, congratulations. This guide illustrates how difficult it is to be "pure." Since it is impossible to be perfect, please use this guide to appreciate others` efforts to be truly vegetarian or vegan. Also, use this guide as a way to give support to others who are trying to become vegetarian.

acesulfame K Also known as: acesulfame potassium, Sunette. Commercial Source: synthetic. Used in: dry beverage mixes, canned fruit, chewing gum. Definition: A low-calorie sweetener. Vegan

Acetic acid Commercial Source: vegetable. Exists in: many fruits and plants, in milk, and in synthetic form. Used in: catsup, may­onnaise, and pickles. Definition: Common preserv­ative and flavoring agent which is the principal ingredient of vinegar. Vegan

acid casein

Commercial Source: animal (milk-derived). Used in: cereal and bread

fortification. Definition: Principal protein in milk which has been treated with an acid. Vegetarian

acidulant Commercial Source: vegetable, mineral, or synthetic. Examples: citric acid, lactic acid. Used in: baked goods, beverages, dry mixes. Definition: Acids used in processed foods as flavor enhances or acidity regulators. Typically Vegetarian

acrilic acid Also known as: acrylate-acrylamide resin. Commercial Source: synthetic. Used in: produce coatings (such as waxes). Definition: A petroleum-derived chemical used mainly to make plastics. Vegan

activated carbon Commercial Source: vegetable (domestic production) or animal (cow bone-derived, foreign production). Used in: sugar processing, water purification. Definition: Carbon which can decolorize sugar and absorb impurities from the air and water. May Be Non-Vegetarian

adipic acid Also known as: hexanedioic acid. Commercial Source: synthetic. Exists in: some vegetables, such as beets. Used in: artificial flavorings in baked goods, baking powder, condiments, dairy products,. meat products, oils, margarine, relishes, snack foods, canned vegetables, beverages, gelatin desserts, confections. Definition: An additive used in foods to impart a tart taste. May Be Non-Vegetarian

Product information: DuPont Chemicals, a manu­facturer of adipic acid, reports that oleic acid derived from animal fat is used as a defoaming agent in the production of adipic acid. The oleic acid is present in the final product at a few parts per million. An alter­native to this part of the process is thought to be possible but there are no plans to use it.

agar Also known as: Japanese isinglass. Commercial Source: vegetable. Used in: baked goods, ice cream, custard, meringue, and confections. Definition: A vegetable gum obtained from seaweeds and used to thicken foods. Vegan

agar-agar See agar.

alanine Commercial Source: bacterial, fungal, or synthetic. Exists in: living organisms. Used in: seasonings, dietary supplements. Defin­ition: An amino acid needed by humans which can be produced by the body. Typically Vegetarian

albumen Commercial Source: animal (egg-derived). Used in: pastries, baked goods. Definition: The spelling for the form of albumin (a protein) which is present in commercial egg white. Non Vegetarian

albumin Commercial Source: animal (egg-, milk-, or blood-derived) or vegetable. Examples lactalbumin (milk); legumelin (peas). Used in pastries, baked goods, imitation sausage, soups, stews Definition: General term for a group of proteins which acts as binders in foods. Maybe Non-Vegetarian

algin Commercial Source: vegetable-mineral. Used in: ice cream, icings, puddings, dessert gels, cheeses, soda water, and preserves. Definition: The name for a class of vegetable gums obtained from seaweed and used to provide thickening in foods. Sodium alginate is the most common. Vegan

alginate See algin.

alginic acid Commercial Source: vegetable. Used in: ice cream, beverages, salad dressing, cheese, cheese products, processed foods. Definition: A derivative of seaweed used in many foods for its jelling and thickening properties. Vegan

alphatocopherol See vitamin E.

alum Also known as: potash alum, aluminum ammonium, potassium sulfate. Commercial Source: mineral. Definition: A general term for ingredients which contain aluminum. Vegan

amino acid Commercial Source: animal (usually derived from domestic mammals and birds), vegetable, bacterial, fungal, synthetic Certain amino acids have a typical source. See individual amino acids for more information. Examples: alanine, arginine, aspartic acid, cysteine, cystine, tyrosine. Used in: baked goods, nutrient supplements. Definition: The building blocks of proteins. May Be Non-Vegetarian

aymlase Commercial Source: bacterial, fungal, animal (pig-derived). Used in: products containing sugars derived from corn, baked goods. Definition: An enzyme which breaks down starch into a simpler form. Typically Vegan

artificial flavor Commercial Source: Typically synthetic. Artificial flavor may be derived from vegetable or animal sources. Example: vanillin. Used in: processed foods, beverages, cereal, salad dressing, baked goods. Definition: The most common type of food additive which is used to replace or supplement real,