I recently discovered an article on FitSugar that lists five surprisingly non-vegan drinks. And I’m not referring to that dollop of whipped cream on your mocha latte. Milk in your coffee seems justified, right? Well, how about fish oil in your orange juice? Happy hour just got a little less jovial, too: Would you prefer a splash of pig’s hoof in your wine or a hint of swim bladder in your beer?
[…] I think the majority of my disappointment lies with the animal by-products in Barefoot Wine. Available almost anywhere at a fabulous price, Barefoot Moscato was the one vino my wallet and taste buds could agree on. Having found that Barefoot nauseatingly uses gelatin (a by-product of cow and pig hooves) and animal proteins in its wine making process, I was horrified. What an ignorant lush I’d become!
The good news: I’m on the cusp of a rebound relationship. So far, my list of contenders includes Red Truck and Yellow Tail, both accessible, moderately-priced, and most importantly, sans animal parts. The bad news: I can’t seem to find a vegan, organic Moscato. But I’ve decided that instead of searching for Mr. Wine, I’m going to concentrate on finding Mr. Wine Now.
Jeni Bishop 