Are any of the ingredients derived from pork?
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It is important to understand the difference as to whether a product "contains" animal-based ingredients, or is "derived from" animal-based ingredients. The distinction is that enzymes such as the ones we use in this product are highly concentrated and isolated from the source materials - whether that be from fruits, from pork or from fungi. This is very common and typical in the supplement industry. What this means is that someone with an allergy or other sensitivity to papaya for example, should not have to be concerned about taking the papain enzyme that has been isolated from papaya. Likewise regarding animal-based and other enzyme sources, however if a person practices a philosophical or religious avoidance of using ANY animal-sourced products, then we totally respect that and this is why we do not make any claim about animal-free ingredients. I hope that makes sense and is clear to everyone.
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Someone questioning about pork-derived contents is probably concerned with kashrut/halal dietary restrictions. I know that many interpretations of the rules of kashrut permit ingestion of pure chemicals isolated from animals (rennet in cheese, for instance). It would be something the asker would need to check with their dietary authority.
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Unless the ingredients specifically use the term "yeast", I am not able to identify products that may be derived from yeast. Your best bet is to write or call the manufacturer or distributor.
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I don't know if this product contains pork derivatives. The label does not identify the collagen source and there is no "kosher" marking on the box. I would recommend writing to the company.
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Unless stated otherwise all gelatin is animal derived. This product does contain gelatin derived from animal.
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I have no clue but I seriously doubt they would use pork product to make the capsule
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According the manufacturers web site : "The gelatin that we use in our products is derived from a porcine (pork) source and is bovine (beef) free." Treat this as you will!
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Gelatin is an animal by-product. Whether it's derived from pigs or cows specifically is not known.
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The back of my container lists the ingredients as follows: wheat germ, kaolin, corn syrup, pork liver meal, dicalcium phosphate, sugar, lactose, safflower oil, aspic, corn starch, stearic acid, niacinamide, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, iron oxide and iron proteinate, magnesium stearate, di-alpha tocopheryl acetate, vitamin A acetate, zinc oxide, riboflavin-5 phosphate, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, manganese sulfate, copper acetate monohydrate, Vitamin D3 supplement, cobalt sulfate. (letters are small; excuse any incorrect spellings)
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Hi Ahmad, though I'm not affiliated with the company and can't give you a 100% answer, I do believe you are correct in that most gelatin is derived from pork as well as bovine. Almost half of all gelatin comes from pork by products, however. So, chances are pretty high that is the case with these capsules, as well.
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Just got off the phone with their consumer affairs. These do contain gelatin. The source is pork.
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You should be able to see the ingredients if you click on the 2nd image on the detail page. As for alcohol, there is none. There is also no pork gelatin, and these are not capsules, but chewables, and they are vegetarian. Hope this helps.
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It does not indicated what kind of gelatins. I'm assuming is coming from pork or some animal but I don't like guessing. I will contact them.
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No. The ingredients are "Organic Brown Rice, Water". That's it. Nothing else. And it is WONDERFUL stuff!
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Ingredients are brown rice syrup, beef and bacon flavors, grapefruit seed extract, grape seed extract, peptizyme, papain, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate.
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We are happy to help! As stated on the NOW Foods website, "The gelatin used in our gelatin capsules is obtained through the processing of collagen derived from the skin, white connective tissues and bones of beef and pork". We hope this information is helpful!
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I have no idea. As far as I know it's chemically synthesized in a lab. There must have been something organic as a raw material; but I don't know what that was.
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Yes it contains MSG, pork rinds, maltodextrin, salt and less than 2% of natural flavorings. :)