Gelatin is made from animal ligaments, tendons, bones etc. which have been boiled in water. It is often found in confectionery, ice cream, and other dairy products. Animal fats refer to carcass fats and may be present in a wide range of foods, including biscuits, cakes, and margarines. Suet and lard are types of animal fats. Cheese is generally made with rennet extracted from the stomach lining of slaughtered calves.
Vegetarian cheese is made with rennet from a microbial source.
The Vegetarian Society has a separate Information Sheet, Stumbling Blocks, listing ingredients which may be unsuitable for vegetarians. Potatoes are a useful cereal alternative. Pulses - kidney beans, baked beans, chick peas, lentils, etc. Dairy products or Soya products - tofu, tempeh, soya protein etc. Vegetable oils and fats - margarine or butter.