Is Gelatin (E441) Vegan?

Vegan status: Not Vegan

E-number: E441

Also known as: Gelatine, Hydrolyzed collagen, Gel

Source

Produced by boiling the skin, bones, and connective tissue of pigs, cattle, or fish. A byproduct of the meat industry.

Commonly found in

Gummy sweets, marshmallows, jelly, panna cotta, some yogurts, gel capsule supplements and medications, wine (used for fining), photographic film.

Vegan alternative: Agar (E406, from seaweed), Pectin (E440, from fruit), Carrageenan (E407, from red algae), Konjac (E425).

Notes

Often found hidden in pharmaceutical capsules. Kosher and Halal gelatin exists but is still not vegan.