"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
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— Dóra, a Vegan For Beginners Facebook Group member
So, what is sodium carboxy methylcellulose?
Sodium carboxy methylcellulose (Na-CMC) is a versatile food ingredient commonly used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in a wide range of processed foods, such as ice cream, salad dressings, and baked goods. It is derived from cellulose, a natural polymer found in plant cell walls, and is made by chemically modifying cellulose with sodium chloroacetate. Na-CMC is highly soluble in water and forms a viscous gel-like substance, which helps to improve the texture, mouthfeel, and shelf life of food products. It is also used as a dietary fiber supplement due to its ability to absorb water and promote intestinal regularity.
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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