Non-fat yogurt - Many fat-free varieties contain gelatin—an ingredient derived from various animal body parts—to help retain its texture.
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Vanilla ice cream - Many store-bought brands of vanilla-flavored ice cream contain the food additive castoreum.
Foods labeled as heart-healthy - Many foods that say "heart-healthy," such as orange juice, breakfast cereals, and milk, contain Omega-3, derived from fish.
Wine and beer - Many brands of beer and wine, particularly British ones, use isinglass, a gelatin derived from a certain freshwater fish.
Split pea soup - The traditional recipe starts with ham hock, but vegetarian options exist. Ask your server if you don't consume animal products.
Pesto - Most pesto recipes call for parmesan cheese, which is traditionally made with rennet, an enzyme extracted from animals' stomachs.
Candy corn - This Halloween classic contains gelatin.
Hard-coated candy - The coating in candy generally contains shellac, a shiny glaze produced by lac bugs. Shellac is also used extensively as a nail product.
Roasted peanuts - Roasted nuts often contain gelatin to help the salt stick better. Check the label.
Donuts - Popular snack chains, including Dunkin' Donuts, use an enzyme called L. Cysteine, a substance that can be derived from avian feathers or pig trotters.