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| 05-18-2017 06:05 AM | ||
| BlueMts |
Glycerin can be made from animal or vegetable fats. They were mostly animal now they are mostly vegetable including in chewing gum. Read the ingredients The source should be on there - at least in Aus were the item has to have the source of ingredients labeled if the could be ant doubt - vegetable or animal or non-animal (??) If it isn't labeled you just have to check with the manufacturers. More consumers if it is veg.  Glycerins are alcohol compounds found in all animal and vegetable fats. |
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| 05-12-2017 05:02 PM | ||
| Thalassa |
I make my own toothpaste from unrefined coconut oil, baking soda, and peppermint flavoring. Toms of Maine and Kiss My Face make vegan toothpastes though they may be a bit on the pricey side, which is why I often make my own (plus less packaging). The awesome company Lush carries many vegan grooming products (a few contain honey) and they are 100% cruelty free. Their toothy tabs are dry toothpaste in different unique flavors, you pop one in your mouth and chew slightly without chewing too much, wet your toothbrush and brush. I'm fairly certain every flavor is vegan (who would put honey in dry toothpaste?) and those are perfect for camping or other forms of travel, as they come in a tiny cardboard box which is totally recyclable, btw, so also create less waste than classic pastes. |
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| 05-11-2017 01:22 PM | ||
| David3 |
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Check your facts before posting. Oreo cookies are kosher, which means that they don't have pig ingredients: https://oukosher.org/publications/latest-oreo-cookies/ . |
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| 05-11-2017 01:20 PM | ||
| David3 |
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Soap can also be made from vegetable oil + lye or from vegetable glycerin + lye (rather than from lard + lye). Vegan soaps are made this way http://kissmyface.com/natural-body-p...-Aloe-Bar-Soap . |
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| 05-11-2017 01:16 PM | ||
| David3 |
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Rather than guess and spread misinformation, I really wish people would do some actual research, using reputable sources. According to the Vegetarian Resource Group, glycerin (also known as glycerol) can be made from vegetable, animal, or synthetic sources. Industrially-produced glycerin is typically made from soybean oil, or propylene (a petrochemical) - both vegan. http://www.vrg.org/ingredients/#glycerol |
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| 05-11-2017 09:49 AM | ||
| Spudulika |
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| 05-11-2017 09:44 AM | ||
| Mihael Jozef Osterc |
AsSalamu a Leikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. To each and everyone. I admire your line of work. JazakAllah khairan (islamic gratitude as may Allah reward you since we can't enough) everyone for your beautifull helpfull posts. Ma Sha Allah. I have a question. I am from Slovenija (between Italy Austria Croatia and Hungary)in the EU, i was wondering does anyone know the Himalaya toohpaste from India and it says in the ingridients glycerine and on the front label 100% vegetarian. Does this mean its not pig based? Anyone knows in the EU any kosher or hallal stores with no pig products. Like normal chocholates candy etc. JazakAllah khairan in advance ASSalam A Leikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh(as in goodbye) |
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| 01-12-2014 08:08 PM | ||
| lavender phase |
Peppermint oil and baking soda = fresh breath & white teeth 
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| 01-12-2014 07:47 PM | ||
| LedBoots |
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My grandfather used baking soda to brush his teeth his whole life. He had all 32 teeth at his death at 87, and only had one cavity ever.
Originally Posted by cienerose
 I read something years ago that said that glycerin was a byproduct of making soap from animal fat and lye. Unfortunatly it was very long ago and I can't remember where that was. But, since then I have always avoided products that don't state clearly that the glycerin in them is from vegetable sources. When I was a child my mom sometimes had us use a mixture of baking soda and salt when we were out of toothpaste and on a small budget. She often still uses it. |
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| 01-12-2014 04:33 PM | ||
| cienerose |
I read something years ago that said that glycerin was a byproduct of making soap from animal fat and lye. Unfortunatly it was very long ago and I can't remember where that was. But, since then I have always avoided products that don't state clearly that the glycerin in them is from vegetable sources. When I was a child my mom sometimes had us use a mixture of baking soda and salt when we were out of toothpaste and on a small budget. She often still uses it. |
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| 12-26-2013 01:06 AM | ||
| Tiger Lilly |
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Originally Posted by Moechalatte
Where do you find all these vegan products without paying an arm and a leg? I thought I knew which ingredients to avoid, but apparently I don't...! I knew lard was in most soaps, etc., and milk products were in a lot of candy and gum ... but pig fat in tooth paste ... that doesn't even make sense! 
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| 12-25-2013 04:21 PM | ||
| Vegan Dave |
Eeeeeeeeew......... I use Tom's......thank God. Otherwise, I might as well brush with bacon!!! 
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| 12-23-2013 09:14 AM | ||
| Yoff |
I just checked my Kosher Food Guide, and it says all toothpastes (in the UK) are permitted. That means that none of them is made with pork fat. |
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| 07-11-2006 05:05 PM | ||
| kpickell |
Use corn syrup to brush your teeth? Nah, I find rubbing plain white sugar all over your teeth works faster. 
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| 07-11-2006 03:45 PM | ||
| Moechalatte |
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Originally Posted by troub
corn syrup? um....... agave nectar <3 What's wrong with corn syrup? Just curious... |
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| 07-11-2006 03:33 PM | ||
| troub |
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Originally Posted by MrFalafel
Many vegetarians use honey. If you're vegan, subsitute corn syrup for honey. corn syrup? um....... agave nectar <3 |
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| 07-11-2006 09:04 AM | ||
| MrFalafel |
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Originally Posted by Moechalatte
That is pretty cool! ...But I thought honey wasn't considered vegan? Many vegetarians use honey. If you're vegan, subsitute corn syrup for honey. |
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| 07-10-2006 04:39 PM | ||
| GhostUser |
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Originally Posted by troub
<3 Natures Gate toothpaste. No worrys here. Same here. 
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| 07-10-2006 04:35 PM | ||
| Moechalatte |
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Originally Posted by MrFalafel
Concerned about cost? Make your own vegan toothpaste/toothpowder easily for pennies. http://www.mizar5.com/toothpst.htm That is pretty cool! ...But I thought honey wasn't considered vegan? |
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| 07-10-2006 04:33 PM | ||
| Moechalatte |
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Originally Posted by fauxfire
ah ok it's been a while...from what I am seeing...now days oreos can be veg'n...they didn't used to be....and you can still run into some that are not depending on where they are made...sorry didn't mean to freak you out *sigh* I was starting to freak out!  I've mentioned several foods on VB that I thought were vegan and had to be set straight on. The original-style oreos and 'inside out' or whatever oreos aren't actually vegan I think, but the mint and peanut butter are at least!
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| 07-10-2006 12:08 PM | ||
| froggythefrog |
Yes, Tom's is available at Target, as well as (OT) Second Generation products.
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| 07-10-2006 11:11 AM | ||
| Jinga |
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Originally Posted by slp2b
I get Tom's toothpaste from Trader Joe's. It says right on the label that "This product does not conatain triclosan, saccharin, artificial sweeteners, preservatives, colors, or flavors; or animal ingredients. Tom's of Maine products are tested for safety without the use of animals." It doesn't taste weird at all and it was only something like $3.50 for the tube. I use Toms of Maine, as well. If you don't have a Trader Joes, Whole Foods, or Wild Oats nearby, I've also seen the toothpaste at Target. |
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| 07-10-2006 10:15 AM | ||
| fauxfire |
the problem is that it very well can be derived from animal fat.....not always... yet again note the question mark after the heading...pork fat in toothpaste? I hate to feel weird when I brush my teeth
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| 07-10-2006 10:09 AM | ||
| froggythefrog |
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Originally Posted by Gita
Q: And lard is? A: Pig fat That was part of her point. |
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| 07-10-2006 10:01 AM | ||
| fauxfire | I read it somewhere...and will have to find it again...you can find things like this on muslim dietary boards...and kosher boards. Also, I figure if muslims...or jewish people ward off certain things...then these products probably violate their dietary laws...and in that case are not veg'n. | |
| 07-10-2006 09:57 AM | ||
| slp2b |
I get Tom's toothpaste from Trader Joe's. It says right on the label that "This product does not conatain triclosan, saccharin, artificial sweeteners, preservatives, colors, or flavors; or animal ingredients. Tom's of Maine products are tested for safety without the use of animals." It doesn't taste weird at all and it was only something like $3.50 for the tube. |
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| 07-10-2006 02:40 AM | ||
| troub |
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Originally Posted by Gita
Q: And lard is? A: Pig fat yes. ahhh the joys of text and the unablity to see facial expressions/sarcasm. |
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| 07-10-2006 02:38 AM | ||
| troub | I still recommend natures gate. Added bonus is no added flouride! | |
| 07-10-2006 02:34 AM | ||
| MrFalafel |
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Originally Posted by Moechalatte
Where do you find all these vegan products without paying an arm and a leg? I thought I knew which ingredients to avoid, but apparently I don't...! I knew lard was in most soaps, etc., and milk products were in a lot of candy and gum ... but pig fat in tooth paste ... that doesn't even make sense! Concerned about cost? Make your own vegan toothpaste/toothpowder easily for pennies. http://www.mizar5.com/toothpst.htm |
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| 07-10-2006 01:58 AM | ||
| Gita |
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Originally Posted by troub
lard + lye = homeade soap! Q: And lard is? A: Pig fat |
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