Animal By-Products

True or False: Bone Char is an animal by-product commonly added to refined sugar

• True

• False

True or False: crayons contain paraffin wax and/or stearic acid, which is derived from beef fat

• True

• False

L-Cysteine is an animal by-product, derived from feathers and/or hog hair, that is often used in bakery products.

• True

• False

Glycerin is often derived from animal fat, and is used in items like toothpaste and artificial sweeteners.

• True

• False

True or False: Jelly beans, and many other gummy-type candies contain animal products, from cattle and possibly even derived from insects!

• True

• False

Waste products of the Hyrax are often sought after as an ingredient for epilepsy remedies and even perfumes!

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a possible use of stearic acid?

• Plastic

• Soap

• Shampoo

• Fertilizer

Which derivative of beef fat is used in fabric softener to give clothing a soft feel and fresh fragrance?

• Stearic acid

• Tallow

Guanine is most frequently derived from fish scales, and is often added to:

• Nail polish and eyeshadow

• Bird droppings and fertilizer

Foods, like red licorice candy, that claim to contain "natural red dyes" usually contain carmine, a red colorant that comes from:

• Beef cattle

• Insects

• Flowers