The hidden truth: non-veg in ‘vegetarian’ products, read details to know more

Refried beans:  While traditional refried beans are vegetarian, some recipes or preparations may include non-vegetarian ingredients. some brands use lard or animal fat to prepare refried beans.

Wine:  Wine can be non-veg due to various factors in the fining process. Some winemakers use gelatin, isinglass, or egg whites. Some wines are aged in oak barrels previously used for animal-based fining.

Cheese: Some types, like Parmesan, use rennet from animal stomach lining. Look for Vegan Society logo or PETA’s “Cruelty-Free” logo to ensure that you are not buying cheese with unexpected non-veg ingredients.

Bread:  Some types, like bagels, may contain L-cysteine from animal hair. Pig fat is used in some breads. Some breads, like challah or brioche, contain eggs.

Pasta sauces: Some pasta sauces contain anchovies or animal-based broth. Choose vegan cheese alternatives. Opt for vegetable-based stocks. check “Vegan-friendly” or “Vegetarian-friendly” labels before buying anything.

Vegetable burgers: Some contain eggs, gelatin, or animal-based fillers. Some burgers contain non-veg protein sources such as, gelatin-based protein, egg whites, dairy-based protein, whey protein. Some may contain hidden non-veg ingredients like refined sugar (bone char) and natural flavors (may contain animal-derived products)

Fruit juices: Some fruit juice making companies use gelatin or isinglass as fining agents. Carmine, cochineal insect shells are used as a colorant in some fruit juice. Few fruit juice may contain L-Cysteine, amino acid derived from animal hair or feathers.

Marshmallows: Marshmallows typically made with gelatin from animal bones. To prepare homemade vegan marshmallow, use plant-based gelatin substitutes and choose vegan-friendly sweeteners.

Yogurt: Some types of yogurt may contain gelatin or animal-based thickeners. Some vegan yogurt alternatives are, plant-based milks (e.g., soy, almond, coconut), vegan yogurt brands, homemade yogurt using vegan ingredients.

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