Is whey vegan?

~ Not vegan✓ Vegetarian

No, whey is not vegan: it's an animal-derived product, though vegetarians accept it. The liquid left over from cheesemaking.

Where does it come from?

The liquid left over from cheesemaking. The champion of hidden ingredients: cookies, chips, protein powders… Vegetarian, but not vegan.

Vegan alternatives

Plant proteins (pea, rice, soy)

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