"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
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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 cellulose gel?
Cellulose gel is a common food ingredient that's derived from cellulose, the most abundant organic compound found in nature. It's a type of plant-based hydrocolloid that's used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in a wide range of processed foods. Cellulose gel is known for its unique properties, including its ability to absorb water and increase the viscosity of liquids. It's often added to low-fat or low-calorie products as a fat replacer or texture enhancer. While cellulose gel is generally considered safe for consumption, some people may experience digestive issues if they consume large amounts.
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.