As a food science enthusiast with a keen interest in dietary preferences and restrictions, I can provide you with an explanation of why Nutella is not considered vegan.

Nutella is a popular hazelnut cocoa spread that contains a few key ingredients which make it unsuitable for a vegan diet. The primary reason is the presence of dairy products in its formulation. Nutella typically contains milk fat and sugar, which is often sourced from bees (for the production of honey), both of which are not vegan-friendly. Vegans abstain from consuming animal products, including dairy, as well as products derived from the exploitation of animals, such as honey.

Moreover, the production of Nutella involves the use of emulsifiers, which are sometimes derived from animal sources. While it's possible to find plant-based emulsifiers, the specific formulation of Nutella has traditionally included ingredients that are not vegan.

In summary, Nutella is not vegan because it contains ingredients derived from animals, specifically milk fat, and it may also include animal-derived emulsifiers.

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Nutella made for the European market uses non-vegetarian traditional rennet made from the stomachs of calves. Because it contains milk products, Nutella is never vegan. Lots of vegans mix cocoa powder and sugar with hazelnut butter to make homemade nutella.read more >>