"You are amazing, this has saved me so much time when grocery shopping!"
β 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. π"
β Ashe, a Vegan For Beginners Facebook Group member
"Use a vegan app when you go shopping, I use WhatsVegan."
β DΓ³ra, a Vegan For Beginners Facebook Group member
So, what is vp/va coplymer?
VP/VA copolymer is a versatile food ingredient used in many processed foods, cosmetics, and personal care products. It is a water-soluble polymer made from the combination of vinylpyrrolidone (VP) and vinyl acetate (VA). Its primary function is as a binder, helping to improve texture, consistency, and stability in food formulations. Additionally, it acts as a film-forming agent, preventing moisture loss and improving shelf life. This ingredient is considered safe for consumption by regulatory bodies worldwide and is often found in products such as salad dressings, sauces, and beverages.
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.