Surprising Foods You Thought Were Vegetarian But Really Aren't

French onion soup

Though it sounds vegetarian, French onion soup is traditionally made with beef broth.

Non-fat yogurt

Many fat-free varieties contain gelatin—an ingredient derived from various animal body parts—to help retain its texture.

Figs

Figs are arguably non-vegetarian as they contain at least one dead female wasp inside. It's a natural part of the fruit's pollination.

Marshmallow

Marshmallows also contain gelatin. But gelatin-free varieties are available for those unwilling to forego s'mores.

Tortillas

Some contain lard to make it more buttery, so be sure to ask your restaurant and check the package.

French fries

Fries are by definition vegetarian, but many restaurants use animal fat to fry them. McDonald's is just one example, and they've even been sued over it.

Wine and beer

Many brands of beer and wine, particularly British ones, use isinglass, a gelatin derived from a certain freshwater fish.

Baked beans

Most recipes, though not all, of baked beans call for bacon or ham hock. Heinz Beanz is both vegetarian and vegan, for example.

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