Let’s get things into perspective about oysters and the vegan. Plants or animals? Even with the never-ending debate about whether oysters are vegans, veganism, still stands its ground that by virtue of them being animals, oysters are not vegan. Oysters are classified as bivalves under the shellfish category. These animals lack a central nervous […]
Maaaany people love pasta. It is the quick fix you will reach out for when in a hurry, yet it comes as one of the most versatile meals the world is privileged to have. While there are many different ways of preparing pasta, you can never exhaust every one of them. Some are purely cultural […]
Quite interestingly, the Apple pie has its roots in Europe yet it managed to take on the entire US to become one of the country’s most celebrated desserts. National Apple Pie Day is celebrated twice every year in the United States: in May and December. The simple apple pie is purely vegan. However, if […]
Butter is a dairy product and it is not vegan. Period. Butter is cream extracted from cow’s or goat’s milk. The crème used to make butter is that part of the milk with the highest fat content. It is an all time central ingredient in baking so the vegan will definitely go for its alternative […]
Bisquick is basically a premixed baking mix distributed by General Mills, its main ingredients include flour, baking powder, shortening, and salt. These are all vegan, so if you were wondering whether to go for it or not, by all means go for it. There are too many quick-fix snacks you can make out of Bisquick […]
Yes to coffee in itself, however not all coffee beverage is vegan. A whopping 83% of adults in the US currently drink coffee and this statistic is still on the rise. This translates to a single adult taking an average of 3.2 cups of coffee on a daily basis. Coffee in its non-beverage form is […]
Jam is certainly vegan-friendly and a usually healthy one at that. However, always check the label to be sure that the one you have picked contains pectin and not gelatin. Gelatin is a definite no-no for the vegan as it is derived from animal parts like tendons, ligaments, skin, and bones mostly of cows and […]
Some alcohol drinks are vegan while others are not. As with other products, there is no shortcut to scrutinizing every label before a purchase. In fact, because there are far too many wine, liqueur, and beer brands, it is quite easy falling in the trap because much as non-vegan elements may not be used directly […]
Only one ingredient disqualifies this time-honored cereal from being vegan. Kellogg’s Apple Jacks Cereals contain Vitamin D3. Vitamin D3 is a supplement containing cholecalciferol which is commonly used to fortify foods. Now, cholecalciferol can either be derived from fish oil or sheep’s lanolin, which is the sticky substance released by the glands in the skin of […]
Honey Nut Cheerios are not vegan because they contain honey. The best selling, all time America’s favorite cereal bears some seriously vegan concerns. Lately, BuzzBee has been missing from the Honey Nut Cheerios cereal box. Apparently, General Mills have noted the declining bee population and are using the missing bee as a campaign to save […]