Soup Watch out for the stock. Stearic Acid May be vegetarian or not. Stock May contain animal fat. Suet Usually made from animal fat, vegetable versions are available. Sweets Look out for gelatine in boiled sweets and mints, and cochineal in boiled sweets and Smarties.
Many brands contain glycerine.
Vitamins Vitamin D2 is produced by sunlight acting on bacteria, however D3 is derived from lanolin from sheep s' wool therefore only D3 which is guaranteed sourced from wool sheared from live sheep is considered acceptable. You can be sure that any products carrying the Vegetarian Society's V symbol have been thoroughly checked to ensure they are suitable for vegetarians. Washing powder Soap based powders may contain animal fats. Whey Whey and whey powder are usually by-products of the cheese making process which mainly uses animal rennet. Wine May have been fined using isinglass, dried blood, egg albumen, gelatine, chitin.