8 Food Items That Are Surprisingly Not Vegan

1. Marshmallows

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2. White Sugar

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3. Worcestershire Sauce

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4. Gummy Candies

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5. Certain Beers and Wines

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6. Honey

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7. Some Types of Bread

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8. Certain Salad Dressings

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