Is Duck vegan?

Duck

Not Vegan

Duck refers to ingredients derived from ducks, waterfowl of the family Anatidae. Duck-derived ingredients include duck fat (schmaltz), duck meat, duck eggs, duck collagen, and duck feathers. All are of animal origin and are neither vegan nor vegetarian.

Also known as Duck collagen, Duck fat, Duck feathers, Duck meat, Poultry fat
Last reviewed 3 June 2026

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