Apple cider vegan?

[wildr0se2]

So my university was giving out apple cider. The person staffing the table told me that it was just apple cider in it after I clarified that I am vegan. I took it, thinking it was probably just apples. I googled the question of whether it is vegan and I got mixed results. Apparently, unfiltered apple cider is opaque and filtered apple cider is clear, so I guess the unfiltered one would be okay to consume? But it was hard to tell in the lighting when I looked at the cup? The sad part is that I enjoyed the taste, so I am really hoping it was vegan any vegans who have had apple cider before?

 

[shyvas]

It all depends on the brand. Some of them use non vegan products when filtering cider.

 

[silva]

It all depends on the brand. Some of them use non vegan products when filtering cider.

I can't anything about just vinegar's in the US using animal products, only beers and wines.
I've only even bought apple cider vinegar (acv) with the mother

I used to take a TBls in water in the morning, but have gotten lazy and no longer do.
I love balsamic on many foods

 

[frankheinze]

It's great that you're being mindful of your choices! Generally, unfiltered apple cider is vegan, as it's just pressed apples without additives. Filtered cider might sometimes use non-vegan clarifying agents, but this isn't very common. Since it was served at your university, it’s likely a simple, vegan-friendly version. If you're still unsure, maybe ask the staff or check with the vendor they sourced it from for peace of mind. Either way, don't stress too much—it sounds like an honest mistake, if any!

 

[silva]

I can't anything about just vinegar's in the US using animal products, only beers and wines.
I've only even bought apple cider vinegar (acv) with the mother

I used to take a TBls in water in the morning, but have gotten lazy and no longer do.
I love balsamic on many foods

Just noticed I was thinking apple cider vinegar in this post, while the op is referring to apple cider!
All the ciders I've ever noticed were cloudy, unfiltered. I kinda thought that was part of it being cider and not juice!

 

[Lou]

Just noticed I was thinking apple cider vinegar in this post, while the op is referring to apple cider!
All the ciders I've ever noticed were cloudy, unfiltered. I kinda thought that was part of it being cider and not juice!

I thought the difference between cider and juice is that cider is fermented. You can buy apple juice that is unfiltered too. That is what I usually get.

 

[Col]

Most apple cider is vegan, but some are not and use milk lactose or isinglass for the filtering, or honey flavouring.

The fact the cider was clear is not a totally accurate way to check as it can be clarified with seaweed.

Thes are my recommendations (UK):
Sheppys - I contacted them directly
Thatchers - as listed on the Barnivore website which is useful to check which drinks are vegan on including USA drinks.