Is gelling agent vegan?
? Ambiguous
It depends: gelling agent can be plant- or animal-derived depending on the manufacturer. Algae, fruit… or gelatin.
Where does it come from?
Algae, fruit… or gelatin. The word alone says nothing: pectin and agar-agar are plants, gelatin isn't. Look for the E number that follows.
Vegan alternatives
Products specifying pectin (E440) or agar-agar (E406)
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