Yes and no. Some homemade toum recipes can be vegan, containing only plant-based ingredients such as garlic, salt, lemon juice, and vegetable oil. However, some like to add eggs. Some store-bought Toum products may contain non-vegan ingredients. It is important to carefully read the labels and look for ingredients or logos that indicate vegan certification. Here are some ingredients to watch out for when buying store-bought toum: Dairy - some brands may include milk or milk-containing ingredients. Preservatives and additives - some of these may not be derived from plants. Natural flavors - also may not be plant-derived. Sugar - while it comes from a plant source, some processing methods may use bone char (animal bones) to make it white. Even vegan-friendly ingredients may have trace amounts of animal products from the manufacturing process or equipment. Therefore, it is helpful to look for vegan certification logos on the labeling to ensure that the product is truly vegan.