"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 paraffinum?
Paraffinum, also known as mineral oil, is a food-grade ingredient commonly used as a lubricant, emollient, and anti-caking agent in various food products. It is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid derived from petroleum. Paraffinum is highly stable and resistant to oxidation, making it an ideal ingredient for prolonging the shelf life of foods. It is also used in chocolate and confectionery to prevent sticking and improve texture. While generally regarded as safe by regulatory agencies, concerns have been raised about the potential health risks associated with long-term exposure to high levels of paraffinum.
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.
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