"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 aceite vegétal?
Aceite vegetal is a Spanish term for vegetable oil, a plant-based cooking oil that is derived from various sources such as soybeans, sunflower seeds, corn, canola, and more. It is a versatile ingredient commonly used in many types of cuisines worldwide and has a neutral flavor and high smoke point, making it suitable for frying, roasting, and baking. Vegetable oil is also a good source of healthy unsaturated fats, which may help reduce the risk of heart diseases when consumed in moderation. It is widely available in grocery stores and often used as a substitute for butter or lard in vegan or vegetarian recipes.
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.