"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."
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"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 ammonium hydrogen carbonate?
Ammonium hydrogen carbonate, also known as baking ammonia or hartshorn, is a white crystalline powder with a pungent ammonia odor. It is a leavening agent commonly used in traditional European and Scandinavian baked goods such as cookies, crackers, and biscuits. When heated, it releases carbon dioxide gas which causes the dough to rise and creates a light, crisp texture. Despite its name, ammonium hydrogen carbonate does not contain any harmful chemicals like ammonia found in cleaning products, and it is safe for consumption in small amounts. It can be found in specialty baking stores or online.
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.