In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen podcast we list 10 favorite vegan chips recommended by us and/or our trusted closed Facebook Group, The Peas and Carrots Society.   You can listen to us discuss our favorite vegan chips here or read on for a quick summary.   What Makes a Chip Vegan? Wait…aren’t all chips vegan? Nope, in fact, many have animal-derived ingredients like dairy, casein, whey, or other enzymes.  This is why it’s important to check labels and familiarize yourself with what ingredients aren’t vegan-friendly. There are a number of resources you can use to help familiarize yourself with ingredients. Back in episode 374 of the podcast we talked to Adriane Marie of HEALabel about conscious consumerism. Adriane Marie has an app to help you understand not only whether ingredients are vegan-friendly but also if they are friendly toward the environment, laborers, and your health. You can download the HEALabel app here. Here is a snapshot from the app regarding the ingredient casein. As you can see from the easy-to-read meter, casein is harmful to your health, environment, and to animals. The app also includes company contact information so that if you want to voice concerns about their products or give them kudos for being so awesome, it’s easy to do!   Our List of Top Vegan Chips   Don’t forget, we vote with our dollars so let these companies know you appreciate the fact that they keep animal ingredients out of their products by buying some of these delicious chips!   And In Case You Think We Forgot… Click here to check out our article containing news about Dunkin Donuts’ upcoming vegan donut offerings, PLUS tips for ordering vegan drinks at Dunkin.   Our Sponsors   Looking for More Great Vegan Snack Ideas? * Best Vegan Ice Cream * 10 Yummy Trader Joe’s Vegan and Vegetarian Munchies * 10 of Our Favorite Vegan Snacks