[kpickell]

what is whey and are there any vegans that eat products containg whey? I've heard that some vegans don't worry about whey since it's a by-product of the dairy industry. ??

 

[scareyvegan]

whey is like from curds and whey...

the curds are the thick part and the whey is the thin part

ive never heard of vegans not worrying about whey

whey is a dairy product and as such is not vegan

hope this helps

Caroline

 

[ObsidianZebra]

It's a by-product of cheese making, and definately not vegan! The dairy industry still profits from it. Perhaps some try not to worry about it because it's in almost everything... but that's still a pretty lame excuse not to avoid it.

 

[Thalia]

If you have ever let a glass of milk sit out for a long time, it is the liquid that under the thick old nasty stuff.

No it's not vegan. One's opinion on whether or not it is worth avoiding in every situation is a choice I do not feel is an end all be all. Such as promising to make a cake for your kid and the only stores open don't sell any margarine without a tiny bit of whey. "Whey" the pros and cons I guess.

That said, I generally keep an eye on which things have it, which don't.

 

[epski]

I most definitely avoid whey.

 

[kpickell]

thanks for the info all.