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Read about the non vegetarian preservative ingredients and food additives in regular packed food we eat:
E Number
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Additive Name
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* 120
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Cochineal,
Carminic acid, Carmines Natural Red 4 - colouring
A colouring that makes many foods red. Found in alcoholic drinks,
fruit pie fillings, jams, many sweets and even cheeses. Cochineal is made
from the female insect found on cacti called Dactylopius Coccus. She is
boiled alive or left to "cook" alive through sun exposure.
Cochineal is the result of crushing scales of the insect into a red powder.
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153
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Carbon Black, Vegetable Carbons - colouring
If the description on product packaging says "Vegetable
Carbons", then it is most likely free of animal derivatives. (but could
be derived from GM crops!) But if the additive is described as "Carbon
Black", it 's more likely to be derived from various parts of animals.
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161g
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Canthaxanthin (Natural Orange Colour Xanthophylls) - colouring.
Be aware that although Canthaxanthin is usually derived from plant
material, it can sometimes be made from fish and invertebrates with hard
shells.
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252
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Potassium Nitrate (Saltpetre) - Preservative
Saltpetre is usually assumed to be of natural origins but it can be
artificially manufactured from waste animal matter. Potassium nitrate is
often found in smoked type cheeses - so even if the cheese contains vegetable
rennet and not animal rennet, it may contain potassium nitrate made from
animal waste, so check with the cheese manufacturer to determine the source
of the potassium nitrate.
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270
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Lactic Acid -
Antioxidant
Can be obtained from whey so Vegan's should determine the source of
the ingredient by contacting manufacturers. Lactic Acid can be found in
carbonated drinks, beer, dressings and various tinned products.
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322
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Lecithins - Emulsifier and Stabilizer
Some Lecithin contains egg yolks so not suitable for Vegans. Other
main sources of Lecithin are from soya bean oil and is likely to be
genetically modified (if sourced from countries such as the US) Lecithin can
also be directly obtained from animal fat.
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325
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Sodium Lactate - Antioxidant
Sodium Lactate is the salt of Lactic Acid. (see E270 above)
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326
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Potassium Lactate - Antioxidant / Acidity Regulator
Another type of salt derived from Lactic Acid. (see E270 above)
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327
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Calcium Lactate - Antioxidant
Another type of salt derived from Lactic Acid. (see E270 above)
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422
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Glycerol (Humectant,
Solvent, Sweet Glycerin) - Sweetener
There is contention surrounding the origins of Glycerol. Through
various industrial reselling practices, a majority of glycerine originates as
a by-product of soap manufacturing. Many soaps are manufactured using animal
fats. This indicates that even though glycerine occurs naturally in plants,
what ends up in food and soap products mostly originates from animals.
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430 - 436
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Polyoxyethylene - Emulsifiers and Stabilisers
E numbers 430 to 436 are various types of polyoxyethlene:
E430 Polyoxyethylene (8) stearate (Emulsifier / Stabiliser)
E431 Polyoxyethylene (40) stearate (Emulsifier) E432 Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate (polysorbate 20 Emulsifier) E433 Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80 Emulsifier) E434 Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate 40 Emulsifier) E435 Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate 60 Emulsifier) E436 Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65 Emulsifier)
These additives are very unlikely to originate from animals as they
are normally derived from various types of fruit. It may still be worth
checking with manufactures as to the exact origins of the ingredients which
make up these Emulsifiers and stabilisers.
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* 441
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Gelatine - Emulsifier / Gelling Agent
You may not find this E number 441 on food ingredients listings
anymore because instead of an additive, Gelatine has now been classed as food
(made of animal skin and hoofs) in it's own right. Remember, all types of
gelatine are animal based and can be found in dairy products like yoghurts, plus
many kinds of confectionery, jellies and other sweets.
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442
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Ammonium phosphatides - Emulsifier
Amonium phosphatides can sometimes be made using Glycerol (see 422
above) Therefore the finished additive may contain animal fat.
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470a
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Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids - Emulsifier /
Anti-caking Agent
As 470 is derived from fatty acids, these may originate from animal
sources.
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470b
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Magnesium Stearate - Emulsifier / Anti-caking Agent
This is another magnesium salt from fatty acids and like 470a, may
originate from animal sources.
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471
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Mono- and Diglycerides of fatty acids (glyceryl monostearate,
glyceryl distearate) - Emulsifier
Because E471 is derived from Glycerine (Glycerol) (see E422 above),
there may be a slim chance that E471 might contain animal fats.
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472 a - f
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E472 A to F are emulsifiers related to the mono- and diglycerides of
fatty acids family:
E472a Acetic acid esters
E472b Lactic acid esters E472c Citric acid esters E472d Tartaric acid esters E472e Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters E472f Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters
Because the E472 family is derived from Glycerine (Glycerol) (see E422
above), there may be a slim chance that any of these might contain animal
fats.
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473
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Sucrose esters of fatty acids - Emulsifier
E473 is a sucrose ester of E471, being fatty acids, which may be
derived from animals.
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474
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Sucroglyceride - Emulsifier
E474 is a glyceride of sucrose ester of E471, being fatty acids, which
may be derived from animals.
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475
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Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids - Emulsifier
Being an ester of fatty acids which may be derived from animals.
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476
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Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate - Emulsifier
As this is produced from glycol esters the glycerol can be sourced
from a by-product of animal fats in the manufacturing of soap.
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477
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Propane-1, 2-diol esters of fatty acids, propylene glycol esters of
fatty acids -
Emulsifier
The glycol esters of fatty acids can be sourced from a by-product of
animal fats in the manufacturing of soap.
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478
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Lactylated fatty acid esters of glycerol and propane-1 - Emulsifier
See 477 above
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479b
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Thermally oxidized soya bean oil interacted with mono- and
diglycerides of fatty acids - Emulsifier
See 471 above
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481
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Sodium Stearoyl-2-lactylate - Emulsifier
See 471 above and 270 (contains Lactic Acid and Stearic Acid)
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482
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Calcium Stearoyl-2-lactylate - Emulsifier
See 471 above and 270 (contains Lactic Acid and Stearic Acid)
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483
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Stearyl tartrate - Emulsifier
See 471 above
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491
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Sorbitan monostearate - Emulsifier and Stabilizer
From stearic acid and is used in dried yeast. Stearic acid is found in
vegetable and animal fats, but commercial production is usually synthetic.
See also 570
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492
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Sorbitan Tristearate - Emulsifier
See 491
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493
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Sorbitan Monolaurate - Emulsifier
See 491
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494
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Sorbitan Monooleate - Emulsifier
See 491
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495
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Sorbitan Monopalmitate - Emulsifier
See 491
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* 542
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Bone phosphate - Anti-caking agent
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570
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Stearic Acid Fatty Acid - Anti-caking agent
Stearic acid is found in vegetable and animal fats, but commercial
production is usually synthetic. Often used in dried yeast.
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572
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Magnesium stearate, calcium stearate - Emulsifier and Anti-caking
agent
See Stearic Acid 570
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585
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Ferrous lactate - Colouring
A lactate is a compound formed when a mineral is bound to lactic acid.
This is why additives named as a lactate may have been derived from an animal
source such as whey. (see 270)
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* 631
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Disodium inosinate - Flavour enhancer
Almost always made from animals and fish
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* 635
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Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides - Flavour enhancer
Often made from animals
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640
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Glycine and its sodium salt - Flavour enhancer
Can sometimes be prepared from gelatine.
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901
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Beeswax - white and yellow - Glazing Agent
Not suitable for Vegans.
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904
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Shellac - Glazing Agent
Shellac is a resin secreted by an insect called the lac bug Laccifer
lacca Kerr (Coccidae) . It is often unclear as to whether the insect is
killed in the process of commercially obtaining shellac as the resin is left
by the insect on various plants. Whether this resin is harvested as a residue
or extracted by directly killing the insects needs further investigation.
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910
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L-cysteine - Improving agent
Produced commercially from animal and human hair (and feathers). When
produced from animal hair it is almost certain that all L-cysteine is taken
from slaughtered animals. When human hair is used it is often sourced from
women in third-world countries. L-cysteine is used as an additive in around
5% of bread and other bakery products. It is not used in wholemeal bread or
other wholemeal bakery products.
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920
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L-cysteine hydrochloride - Improving agent
Produced from L-cystine (see 910 above)
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921
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L-cysteine hydrochloride monohydrate - Improving agent
Produced from L-cystine (see 910 above)
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966
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Lactitol - Sweetener
Derived from Lactose, commercially prepared using whey, so unsuitable
for vegans.
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After offering my respectful obeisances unto the Lord of Lords, Who is the spiritual master of the entire universe, I will now narrate 108 holy names of Lord Chaitanya, the great soul.
Gaurāṅga sustains the universe, is victorious over the influence of mundane anger, and He assumes the illusory form of a human. He is bereft of fradulent behavior, is the foremost of cheaters, appears in the best of lands and is the ultimate brāhmaṇa.
Gaurāṅga is the dearest son of Jagannātha Miśra, Gaurāṅga is the devotee of His father, and He has great mental power. He is the beloved husband of the Goddess of Fortune, the son of mother Śacī, the bestower of ecstatic loving devotion, and He is very affectionate to His devotees.
Gaurāṅga is dear to the twice-initiated brāhmaṇas, He is the best among the brāhmaṇas, and He is the hero of the devotee’s life and soul. He worships the brāhmaṇas. He is peaceful and saintly. He is very dear to Śrīvāsa Paṇḍita, and He is the supreme controller.
His complexion is like molten gold, His neck is like a lion’s, His arms are very muscular. He wears yellow cloth [as householder] and red cloth as a sannyāsī. He exhibits a six-armed form and also a four-armed form.
Gaurāṅga exhibits a two-armed form, holds the mace, discus, lotus, and He is sinless. He holds the pāñcajanya conch shell, the bow, the flute, and is the foremost of the demigods.
Gaurāṅga is the Lord of the lotus-eyed Lakṣmī. He is beloved to all living beings. He is the abode of cowherding pastimes and is supremely youthful. He likes to wear sapphires, silver necklaces, and is adorned with the kaustubha gem.
Gaurāṅga is decorated with the mark of Śrīvatsa and His form is embellished with many brilliant jewels. He has lotus-petal-shaped eyes. His majesty is enhanced by sapphire earrings. He sometimes enacts the pastimes of Lord Śiva, and He is very dear to His spiritual master.
Gaurāṅga is aware of the attributes of His own holy names. He imparts teachings about the holy names. He is dear even to the lowest of outcastes. His character is totally immaculate. He is engaged in the welfare of all living beings.
Gaurāṅga is the younger brother of Viśvarūpa. He incarnated during dusk. He wants to cool the burning sufferings of living beings. His compassion is limitless. He is very secretive. He preaches devotion unto the true self.
Gaurāṅga is absorbed in the greatest bliss. He behaves as a dramatic actor, and is fond of dancing, singing, and chanting holy names. He is a learned scholar and poet. He is dear to those who are suffering. He is meticulously clean and spotlessly pure. He confers ecstatic loving emotions. He is intimate with the great devotees.
Gaurāṅga’s divine lotus feet are worshiped by Lord Indra and all the rulers of various heavenly planets. He is the crest-jewel of renunciates. He is the all-attractive Supreme Personality of Godhead. He is the purifier of the renounced order.
Gaurāṅga is the all-attractive living force of all creation. He carries the staff of the renounced order, and also abandons it. He is dear to Śrī Nityānanda Prabhu, the divine madman. He shows His six-armed form to Nityānanda.
Gaurāṅga gives perfection to His devotee Mukunda. He behaves with meek and humble mannerisms. He gives nectar to his devotee Vāsudeva, the leper. He is the Lord of the life of Gadādhara Paṇḍita. He removes the distress of His devotees. He bestows ultimate shelter to His devotees.
Gaurāṅga is dear to those who possess nothing. He is the life and soul of all creation. He accepts only the good qualities of others. He is victorious over the influence of the material senses. He is blind to the faults of others. He has a pleasant face and is supremely sweet. He is very precious to behold.
Gaurāṅga delivers Mahārāja Pratāparudra from obstacles. He is the beloved of Rāmānanda Rāya. He is the spiritual master of every living being. He is endowed with limitless good qualities. He is the sole purifier of all places of pilgrimage.
Gaurāṅga is the Lord of the anxiety-free spiritual world, and of all material planets. He assumes different forms according to the desires of His devotees. He is the supreme shelter for all living beings. He is the greatest performer of yoga. He imparts intellectual knowledge of devotion. He is the Lord and Master of all.
Gaurāṅga’s words emit showers of pure nectar. He is the savior of the earth. He speaks truthfully. He can endure all forms of misery. He delights the people of Orissa. He embodies the form of all universal nectar.
It is recommended that upon rising in the morning, one faithfully approach and recite this transcendental sin-destroying prayer to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, the great soul. One who does will feel the awakening of ecstatic loving devotion unto Lord Hari; of this there is no doubt.