Oats have been used for generations and it is not just about to lose its flavor like the popular processed foods which come and go. They are gluten-free according to the Whole Grains Council. Oats don’t contain gluten but can come into contact with it during the manufacturing or the growing process. In fact, oatmeal […]
Barilla Pastas have come a long way to become one of the top Italian pasta brands around. They are yummy, obviously, protein packed, and pride in their famous ‘al dente’ bite maxim. Barilla Company has a range of products and good news is, they have taken care of their vegan consumers too. The ardent vegan […]
Slurpees by 7-Eleven happen to be people’s favorite, totally irresistible under extreme summer heat. In fact, every year on 11th of July the company gives away free Slurpees to celebrate their birthday and as a thank you to their loyal customers. This ice-cold fruit drink comes in a wide array of flavors like Mango Madness, […]
Ask anyone about sushi and they will tell you it’s a Japanese food containing fish. The perception that sushi and all Japanese foods include fish has been there for ages. That may be true but only partially. While most sushi dishes are fishy (pun intended), vegan options are also available. FYI, the real meaning of […]
First and foremost, there is a difference in ingredients between Coca-Cola sodas and Coca-Cola juices. Most Coca-Cola Juices are Non-Vegan Juices are often suspect when it comes to non-vegan elements as they often contain milk, cochineal, or vitamin D3 got from lanolin derived from sheep’s wool. For instance, Swerve, Choglit, Fruitopia Smooth Products, Minute […]
Skittles go by the theme ‘taste the rainbow’ and rightfully so. They are colorful, fruit flavored sweets by Wrigley’s Company. Yet, don’t be in a rush to have them because health-wise, they can cause serious havoc on the inside. Skittles qualify as vegan because no animal products are used in manufacturing them, and this is […]
These age old snacks have stood the test of time as kids’ all-time favorite, the world over. Perhaps an interesting history is that they were first prepared in England as far back as the 1800s, later adapted in the US with tweaks in the recipe, and are still being enjoyed to date, not only by […]
Well, here is something to take you back in time to your biology class. Woe to you if you never liked biology because here, it is important that you understand. Yeast is a fungus classified biologically as a eukaryotic organism. Now, fungi are neither plants nor animals. Although they regenerate, they are not sentient. This […]
Dextrose, sometimes called glucose in its natural form (even though when processed the two become a bit different) is sugar derived from starch. It is used to add sweetness and texture to various snacks like cakes and candies. The reason behind the ambiguity as to whether or not dextrose is vegan is in its processing. […]
Without a second thought, the mention of fish here just tells you that fish oil can’t possibly be vegan. Much as it has one of the most essential nutrients for our bodies in the form of omega-3 fatty acids, the strict vegan will never miss an equal or even better substitute. Here are some of […]