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Does Dove Contain Pig Fat?

Published in Soap Ingredients 1 min read

No, according to the provided reference, Dove soap does not contain pig fat (pork).

Soaps commonly contain animal tallow, which is a rendered form of animal fat. However, the reference explicitly states, "Dove soap doesn't contain pork".

Instead of pork, the reference explains that Dove is primarily made from:

  • Synthetic surfactants
  • Vegetable oils, such as palm kernel
  • Salts of animal fats (tallow)

While Dove contains salts of animal fats (tallow), the reference specifically differentiates this from pork and confirms the absence of pig fat. Tallow is typically derived from beef or sheep fat.

The use of animal fats (tallow) is why, in some countries, Dove is derived from tallow and is therefore not considered vegan, unlike soaps made solely from vegetable oil.

Therefore, based on the information provided, you can be assured that Dove soap does not include pig fat in its composition.

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