OG vegans know the drill: no meat, no dairy, no eggs.
But what about other non-vegan ingredients with less obvious animal origins?
One of the most stealthy non-vegan ingredients around isL.
Chemically speaking, L. Cysteine is a semi-essentialamino acid.
Every living creature uses amino acids to create proteins.
This sneaky additive poses a problem for vegans who aim to eliminate any animal products from their diets.
Salon clippings can become a food additive through the magic of chemistry.
L. Cysteine can also be extracted in much the same way from chicken, turkey, or duck feathers.
A2018 study, however, finally put the human hair rumor to rest.
That’s because L. Cysteine also acts as a flavor enhancer.
You never know just when L. Cysteine will spoil your perfectly plant-based meal.
