11 Surprising Animal Ingredients Hiding in Common Foods and How to Avoid Them

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Behind those labels? Hidden surprises. They say it’s plant-based… But some of your everyday foods have a double life. Wavy Line Plant Yellow Leaf Green Leaf Squiggly Line Learn more

Red candies made with crushed bugs?

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That creamy “non-dairy” coffee creamer?

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11 Surprising Animal Ingredients Hiding in Common Foods and How to Avoid Them

Jessica Sawyer

Red candies made with crushed bugs?

Soft bread boosted with… human hair? Yeah, we’re not kidding.

That creamy “non-dairy” coffee creamer?

Might still be packing milk protein. And that shiny apple? Could be coated with insect resin.