It might sound like a stupid question, but there could be meat hidden in your food. Or at least products derived from meat. Look out for these ingredients on food labels.
Carmine. Carmine is derived from ground up insect shells, carmine can be found in some yoghurts, coloured pasta, bottled juices and sweets to name just a few products.
Calcium stearate. Calcium stearate is derived from cows and pigs. It can be found in vanilla, garlic salt and some salad dressing mixes.
Isinglass. Isinglass is a type of gelatine from the air bladder of fish. Sometimes used in wine production.
Myristic acid. Myristic acid is derived from animal fats and found in chocolate and ice cream.
These are just a small example of hidden meat products, always look for a vegetarian or vegan friendly sign on any food you buy, even if it seems impossible that it should contain meat. You just never know what food manufacturers are putting in things.
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