Finding truly vegan confectionery can be a tricky business. When I first went vegan I was disappointed to discover that many of my favourite sweets were loaded with animal ingredients, from dairy milk in caramel and chocolate to gelatin in gummy sweets. Food dyes like cochineal and glazes like beeswax complicate things even further. Luckily, …
Cheese is ordinarily a dairy product, which means it is gotten from the milk of cows, goats, sheep or other dairy animals. That is not good news for vegans who follow a strict plant-based diet, or people who are allergic to dairy. Fortunately, several companies have invented a range of vegan cheeses that neither contain …
Many kitchens now use artificial sweeteners and Splenda is one of them. Artificial sweeteners are thought to be healthier than table sugar as they have fewer calories. As a vegan, I realize that we don’t have many options when it comes to artificial sweeteners. If you are wondering if Splenda is vegan, I will answer …
Miracle Whip is the brand name for a sauce dressing produced by Kraft Foods. It was created in 1933 as a more affordable alternative to mayonnaise and is sold all through the USA and Canada. Miracle Whip has less fat and lower calories than mayonnaise but contains more sugar and spices (e.g., paprika, garlic and …
If you are living a vegan lifestyle, you may have lots of questions. Even though the laws that govern veganism are simple, you may still have a lot of questions. One of them may be whether the oyster sauce is acceptable. The sauce is made by boiling oysters with some seasoning. It is used in …
Nutritional yeast is sometimes called “vegan Parmesan” due to its cheesy umami flavour. Others give it the affectionate nickname of “nooch”. It’s made from inactivated yeast that comes in flakes or powder form and can be added to vegan recipes to give them a little more kick. It also has some useful B vitamins. Although …
Even though vegan diets are popular for helping with weight loss, they have many other benefits. They help you maintain a healthy heart, regulate cholesterol levels, and avoid diseases such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Other benefits of a vegan lifestyle include; improving kidney function, preventing certain cancers, and improving energy levels. …
One of the trickier things about navigating a vegan lifestyle is trying to find items you can eat when you’re out and about. Not every town has a plethora of vegan restaurants and it can be difficult to put together a tasty meal at non-vegan eateries. Items on the menus of chain restaurants that turn …
Today we’re going to look at the vegan status of a popular candy treat: junior mints. These are Tootsie’s small rounds of mint fondant covered in a dark chocolate coating. They have been around for quite some time and their delicious taste makes you wonder what they are made of. If you’re vegan, you’re probably …
When we talk of vegan food, we tend to focus more on fresh, unprocessed veggies, fruits, grains, nuts, and the likes, but not so much in the land of packaged snacks. Have you ever wondered if vegan junk food is available? Well, the world of packaged food has more than its fair share of dairy-free …
