Oh my... 😍☺, super ! That's truly a great way to support an animal sanctuary... I already love the April promotion !!  Thanks so much for your commitment to all of these animal sanctuaries, they desperatly can need every single dollar... ❤🙏

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Great news, when will it be available for German users though? I can still only donate after 10 reviews and I have the newest app version available.

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#### For every review you post of a plant-based dish, cruelty-free or sustainable product, you are allocated USD $1 that you can donate to one of our 65 non-profit partners or impactful causes. While previously, you had to accrue $10 before making your first donation, you can now donate as little as $1.  So now you can choose to donate every dollar you earn or donate collectively to the cause of your choice. 

#### Want to know how your one review can make an impact?
#### Here are some ways $1 can help others.
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Wow this is an informative article. Thank you.

Omg didnt know that. Now i have to check the labels for these. Thanks for sharing!

Yuck. I’ve never even noticed “e-numbers”

I have to stop calling myself vegan because obviously I'm soooooooooo uninformed on so much! I went vegan for health reasons and people started basically attacking me but who knew that being vegan was so much more...

I’m surprised by the 1105. I have lists of all the numbers that I double check when I’m shopping and 1105, derived from mineral or vegetable sources it said, was on my vegan friendly list 😳😞

Hey @gracedocarmo, thanks for your comment. Unfortunately, in the case of Lysozyme (E1105), it’s almost always derived from chicken egg whites, unless the company has explicitly said it’s of vegan origins, in which case it can be synthesized in a lab. So, if we see a product that contains e1105, it’s best to err on the side of caution and ask the company before buying

this is a very handy resource to have, thank you!

I had no idea , thank you for the information !

Damn- def gonna watch out for these next time i go shopping

Two minutes into this app and already so much learned. Never understood these e-numbers. So useful.

Great job at listing these additives! Thanks

Wow, I didn't realise this! Thanks for sharing!

I have never seen or heard of E-numbers, can anyone elaborate if this is a number that appears on the barcode or ingredients list?

Hi @giselledanny! Thanks for your comment. You'd usually find the e-numbers listed in the ingredient list

Really appreciate this post. I only knew of two on here and I thought that was a lot but wow

First time hearing about E numbers but now that I am aware I am gonna read the labels even more carefully.

Wow this really informative! Bookmarked it for future reference as there is no way I’m gonna remember this all.

This is brilliant! It feels like the world will do anything to force you to consume other beings. It's so unnecessary.

Umm, sheep don't shed their wool naturally? Shepherds have always had to cut their wool off?

Incridible information this is so helpful !!

Wow, so glad I read this. I forgot about some of these!!

This is a wealth of information. Good work  .Thank you.

@ajdorse Its definitely a journey and there are so many unknowns! I've been vegan for five years and I still mess up because companies make it so hard for us with their fine print

Wow I didn’t know ! Thank you for posting this !! 👍🙏

I am so sorry to hear that people were behaving that way towards you and I want you to know that I am sending some healing energy your way. I think that every vegan choice we make is impactful and we are all learning.

This is very insightful I’ll s/h this for speed in supermarkets. It’s easy to forget when in a hurry and just put items back as too many incomprehensible ingredients and no WiFi 😊🙏🏻

Thank you for the informative article. Super helpful 😉

Useful, and saved for future reference 👍 @abillion10: I hope somebody will keep updated if necessary.

Need more articles that shares about such ingredients

Confused about which e-numbers are vegan or not? This short list will help you know which ingredients to avoid!

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#### Ever stood in the grocery store confused by the string of ingredients on a product? You're not alone. Making sense of which ingredients are vegan and which aren't can be confusing, and we're here to offer some help when it comes to those hard-to-recognize "e" numbers.

### So, what are e numbers?

#### E-numbers are codes used for food additives. They replace the chemical or common names of these additives in processed food and are used to enhance their taste, texture, or shelf life. 

#### E-numbers can come from both plant-based and animal-derived sources. The list below doesn't mention e-numbers that are vegetarian (if they contain dairy/eggs) and the ones that can be derived from both plant and animal sources (so, depending upon the company producing it, it may or may not be vegan). This article only focusses on the numbers that are definitely **not** vegan. So, if you're shopping vegan, these numbers aren't your friends.
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#### **See also:** [A guide to eco-labels so you don't get greenwashed](https://www.abillion.com/articles/a-guide-to-eco-labels-so-you-dont-get-greenwashed)

### 1. e120 (Carmine/Cochineal)

#### e120, also known as carmine or cochineal, is used to give a "pink" or "red" hue to food. You may find it in foods like cakes, ice cream, and yogurt. In 2011, the United States passed a law stating that manufacturers will have to mention e120 on their packaging if that is the ingredient they are using, instead of just writing "added color". This led to many companies changing their recipes and opting to use beetroot instead!
#### Cochineal is an insect that lives on cacti. They produce a rare carminic acid which helps them ward off predators (since they're quite small in size), the acid stops bigger insects from eating them). This acid is the source of the red color found in carmine. The bugs are ground, boiled, and the resultant solution is filtered to get e120. It takes over [seventy thousand bugs to produce 1 pound of cochineal dye](https://www.businessinsider.com/how-cochineal-insects-color-your-food-and-drinks-2012-3#whichever-process-you-use-it-takes-a-whopping-70000-cochineal-bugs-to-make-just-1-pound-of-cochineal-dye-peru-alone-produces-200-tons-of-the-dye-each-year-9), and Peru, the world's biggest exporter, produces 200 tons of dye each year. 
#### e120 is also a key ingredient in many beauty products, especially red lipsticks and nail paints.


### 2. e542

#### e542 is edible bone phosphate which comes from ground animal bones. Generally, it's added to powdered products to prevent it from forming lumps or to encourage suspension of one liquid into another. It's also added to various dietary supplements as a source of phosphorous and is used in various beauty products, especially toothpaste.
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### 3. e901(Beeswax)

#### Beeswax is a polymer produced by bees. It's usually yellow in color [e901 (i)] or is dried or processed with hydrogen peroxide so that it becomes white [3901 (ii)].  It's usually found in food that has a distinct "honey" flavor or is used in chewing gums or as a coating or glazing agent. 

#### **See also:** [7 brands creating tasty tipples from food waste](https://www.abillion.com/articles/7-brands-creating-tasty-tipple-from-food-waste)

### 4. e904 (Shellac)

#### Shellac is derived from female lac bugs. These bugs are attracted to the bark of the  Lac tree and they feed on it's sap. When the sap enters a female bug's body, it's chemically altered and is then exuded onto a branch of the tree, this is called "Sticklac". After the breeding season, sticklac is collected by the workers, and the crusty coating from the branches is collected and sent for processing. This coating is raw shellac and it contains the bugs and pieces of the bark, which is further processed to get e904. 
#### Shellac is generally used as a glazing agent when coating pills and sweets. It's also used as a brush-on colorant in nail polish and furniture polish.
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### 5. e913 (Lanolin)

#### Lanolin comes from the oil found on sheep's wool. Lanolin is found as a by-product of the wool industry. So, while the sheep aren't killed to procure lanolin, many sheep are kept in captivity for their wool. In order to ensure proper wool production, the sheep are genetically modified to produce thicker and longer wool, which means the sheep lose their natural capacity to shed. So, now the sheep have to be shorn manually.
#### Lanolin is usually found in chewing gum and is used as a food "softener". Sometimes, instead of being specifically mentioned in the ingredient list, lanolin can be mentioned vaguely as "gum base".

#### **See also:** [10 online thrift stores for sustainable fashion](https://www.abillion.com/articles/10-online-thrift-stores-for-sustainable-fashion)

### 6. e966 (Lactitol)

#### e966 or Lactitol has 40% of the sweetness of sugar. It is derived from an ingredient called Whey, which comes from cow's milk. In its natural form, this milk contains two types of protein: casein and whey. When the milk is heated in the cheese-making process, it gets split into curds and whey liquid. This liquid is further processed to obtain e966. 

#### Lactitol is a sugar alcohol that's used as a sugar replacement in various commercially produced low-calorie food. 
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### 7. e1105 (Lysozyme)

#### Lysozyme is derived from egg whites and helps prevent the growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms. 

#### It's usually found in ready-made meals, infant formulas, pharmaceutical products, and is used to increase the shelf life of products like tofu and beancurd. 


#### These are some of the ingredients used in processed food that aren't vegan. This isn't an exhaustive list. There are other ingredients that can be both plant-and animal-derived.

#### As more companies are embracing veganism, traditionally non-vegan ingredients are now being made with plant-based ingredients.



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This sounds like fun! Woo-hoo $250!!! Great idea, @vikas! ☮💚😊

To clarify, from donating everyday of October (31 posts) we would normally donate $30, does this mean that we get an extra 30 to donate *in addition * to the 30 we'd donate regardless? So my 30 posts in October will donate 30 as normal AND an extra 30 because of the competition (as long as I use the #veganisnotscary)?

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I love beyond meat soooooooo much my freezer is full of beyond meat products and i keep my beyond meat patties in the fridge pl pick me Thanks Ramya

Oh my goodness!! This is amazing! $250?! Wow!

Exciting! Nothing like a giveaway #veganisnotscary

Would love $250 worth of Beyond Meat! ♥️

That’s right! $250 just for you to enjoy your favorite plant-based meat products! 😜

Ooo I'd have to host a mega "cook out" type gathering to con all my omnivore friends and fam into trying tasty vegan food. 😇

Top 5 as in most liked or your pick? 😃

Woohooo!! I feel festive Already!! Thank you for coming ùp with this pre-Halloween plan. Love you guys!!♥️

Hi @kaylabrendicole We'll choose the top 5 considering the best reviews and most engagement

Thank you @drupasanadatta! 💚 That’s the spirit! 🎃👻

Oh boyo boy! This is Beyond Exciting! I can’t wait for someone to win!👍💕

If I win, I'd love to cook meals for the growing homeless population here in Austin, Texas. ☀️

Great !! I am in . But some how I don’t like meat or non veg looking food or substitute. Will I be able to use on other vegan food choices I love to buy 😘

You could be one of the winners too 🙌 💪

It could be a perfect gift for someone you love 😊

Thank you, #Abillionveg❣️ I didn’t thing of that! Lol! 💕

Very exciting! Do the reviews have to be posted once a day or does it count as long as it's 30 reviews posted between now and end of october? 😊

Is it considered the time zone we live in? For example I am in Italy and October 1st comes early in comparison with Singapore. Ahaha sorry I'm just asking if the picture I posted is valid. Thanks!!

Ok so how or should I say where do we enter our contest posts?

Good luck everyone! ✨ Thanks for hosting this event! 💕

Download the abillionveg app and start posting reviews with the hashtag to enter the contest 😁

Hi @starrstates! You have to post at least 30 reviews of vegan items on the abillionveg App between the 1st and 30th October including #veganisnotscary for each review 👻🎃

Hi @jonkings! Yes! Post at least 30 reviews between now and the 30th of October, and don’t forget to include #veganisnotscary for each review 👻🎃 Good Luck! 🍀

Hi @kkami-sama! Yes, time zones are considered 🙌

Yes !! Vikas dear . I have already made my mind to donate 😊 only so be a winner 😘

I’m excited to share 30 new items! And, check out everyone else’s recommendations! Inspired by the folks on here who are vegetarian or flexitarian. They are getting some great suggestions here on abillionveg!

May I know what this donation 1$ per post you speak off

Does it have to be one Everyday if the month or just 30 posts in the month of October ,

Amazing!! 🙌 Right! So many incredible vegan options out there to discover! We are very excited too🤩🥳

Hi @anita6m! It’s at least 30 reviews of vegan items until October 30th. If you post more even better🙌💥you can also post more than one a day! 🥳

Wow! Totally in! Would love to win these to stock up some supplies 😍😍😍 🤭🤞

Yay sounds amazing!! Do we have to write a review every single day in October to qualify or is at least 30 reviews within Oct 1- Oct 30? Would love to know!

As if we needed any further incentive 😘

Amazing! 🥳 The more you review the best chances to win 💪

Hi @anistavrou! You need at least 30 reviews until the 30th October, you can post more than one review a day 😉🙌

Hi @thebrummievegan! Yes! The giveaway is valid worldwide! Everybody can join! 🙌🥳

So it doesn't have to be one review per day with the tag? I could do 30 all in one day (as long as its before Oct 31st)? 💕

Never mind! I've just seen the answers in response to other people's questions! 🤣

Can we post more than 30 reviews or has it to be exactly 30?

Awesome... just the boost I needed to continue doing reviews :) How are the top picked? Number of reviews, likes?

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#### Halloween's round the corner!! 🎃

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#### We're giving away US$250 worth of Beyond Meat or Impossible Foods products, and all participants will get to donate $30 to our non-profits.

#### Entering the giveaway is easy. Post 30 reviews on the abillionveg app of anything vegan between 1st to 30th October and use #veganisnotscary for each post. At the end of the month, we'll choose the top 5 members as the winners!

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##### _This giveaway is valid for all abillionveg members with a registered email account. The reviews have to meet abillionveg community guidelines. If you live in a place where Beyond Meat or Impossible Foods is unavailable, we'll substitute it with an available plant-based meat products in your area equivalent to the dollar amount. The winners will be chosen based on the quality of images, likes, and comments for all the reviews within the period. The winners will be announced on 31st October via email. All decisions made by abillionveg will be final. We will send an email asking for the winner's address and the prizes will be delivered to you! The prize is as stated. Entry into the competition will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions._

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