"You are amazing, this has saved me so much time when grocery shopping!"
— Austin, a user who reached out with feedback
"It's been a great tool since starting my journey! You take a pic of the nutrition/ingredients, and it'll warn you of anything questionable or not vegan. 😁"
— Ashe, a Vegan For Beginners Facebook Group member
"Use a vegan app when you go shopping, I use WhatsVegan."
— Dóra, a Vegan For Beginners Facebook Group member
So, what is graisses vègétales?
"Graisses végétales" is the French term for vegetable fats, which are fats derived from plant-based sources such as palm, coconut, and soybean. These fats are commonly used in a variety of food products as a substitute for animal-derived fats. Vegetable fats have a neutral flavor and a high smoke point, making them ideal for frying, baking, and other high-heat cooking methods. They are also a source of essential fatty acids, which are important for maintaining good health. However, some types of vegetable fats have been associated with environmental and ethical concerns, particularly the production of palm oil, which can contribute to deforestation and habitat destruction.
We've built a vegan ingredients scanner that classifies food ingredients as "vegan", "non-vegan", or "potentially vegan".
It allows you to avoid non-vegan ingredients - just take a picture of a product's ingredient list, and the app tells you if the product is vegan or not.