"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 dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate?
Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate is a type of anionic surfactant that's commonly used as an emulsifier and dispersing agent in various food products. It helps blend together ingredients that wouldn't normally mix, such as oil and water, resulting in smoother textures and longer shelf life. This ingredient is also used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and personal care products, where it acts as a wetting agent or solubilizer. Despite concerns over its potential toxicity in high doses, dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate is considered safe for use in small amounts by regulatory agencies around the world.
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.