Are Lemonheads vegan? No. Both the original hard candy and the Chewy Lemonhead Fruit Mix list confectioner’s glaze on the ingredient label, and that glaze is shellac, a resin an insect secretes rather than anything grown from a plant. Almost everything else in the candy is plant-based, so this one ingredient is what rules it … Read more
Is lager vegan? Most of it is, but not automatically. The grain, water, hops, and yeast in lager are all plant-based on their own, but some breweries clarify their beer with isinglass, a fining agent made from fish, so whether a specific lager is vegan comes down to how that particular brewery filters it, not … Read more
So is Worcestershire sauce vegan? Most of the time, no. Classic Worcestershire sauce contains anchovies, which give it that deep savory flavor, so it isn’t suitable for a vegan diet. A handful of brands do make a fish-free version using tamarind paste instead, so it’s always worth checking the label. Why Regular Worcestershire Sauce Isn’t … Read more