I heared that gum has animal fat in it. Do any of you know if this is true?
2006-10-07 05:07:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Yes it is true- but not All gums are the same- some contain animal fats others do not- ck the label- if it says Gelatin- it's most likely pork- you can call the # on the pack to be sure
2006-10-07 05:50:38 · answer #1 · answered by drox 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some gum does have animal fat. some doesn't.
Most gums have an ingredient list on the wrapper
read that to see if it has animal fat in or not!
If there's no ingredients list on wrapper write
to the manufacturer and ask them!
2006-10-15 10:40:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most chewing gums innocuously list "gum base" as one of their ingredients, masking the fact that petroleum, lanolin, glycerin, polyethylene, polyvinyl acetate, petroleum wax, stearic acid, and latex (a possible allergen) may be among the components.
Because of standards of identity for items such as gum base and flavoring, manufacturers are not required to list everything in their product.
According to Dertoline, a French chemical manufacturer, their adhesive "dercolytes" are used as a label and tape adhesive, as well as a chewing gum base.
Many brands also list glycerin and glycerol as ingredients on the label.
Both of them can be animal derived.
2006-10-07 12:12:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chewing gum contains gelatine, which contains collagen (protein from animals).
So, it may come down to your definition of vegetarian, if it is vegetarian or not.
2006-10-07 12:24:31 · answer #4 · answered by Onomato 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most gum does not contain gelatin. Just check the pack before you eat it.
2006-10-08 00:20:43 · answer #5 · answered by Megan g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, i don't think it has animal fat in it.
Besides, I never have heard of veggie flavoured gum.
2006-10-07 12:16:45 · answer #6 · answered by dervin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, It like some glue is made from pig feet.
2006-10-07 12:10:53 · answer #7 · answered by eviechatter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-10-07 13:50:44 · answer #8 · answered by amberharris20022000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, yes because it is not made out of meat! go ahead chew!
2006-10-07 12:14:58 · answer #9 · answered by ~WarrenBryte 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋