Many consumers are turning to plant-based milk alternatives because they want to reduce or eliminate dairy products, but the number of choices can be overwhelming. There’s soy milk, and oat milk, but what is Sproud Milk? Sproud milk is a non-dairy milk product made from protein-rich yellow split peas. And no, it’s not green. It’s …
If you are new to veganism, trying out different recipes or interested in extending your culinary repertoire to include more plant-based options, there are a couple of essential ingredients / staples that most meat-free recipes will call for. It may be daunting to see so many new condiments and seasonings on the shelves at once, …
From the sweet hard candy outside, right down to the bubble gum inside, Charms Blow Pops are the ultimate two-in-one lollipop experience that so many people love to enjoy. This leaves those of us with plant-based diets optimistically asking, “Are Blow Pops Vegan?” Yes, Blow Pops are generally considered to be vegan. While this candy …
Beignets are a delicious dessert from France that many people call French doughnuts. These pillow-shaped pastries are popular in New Orleans and a staple at Mardis Gras celebrations. The word beignet, the French word for “fritter,” is pronounced ben-YAY. Classic beignets are square-shaped deep-fried pastries dusted in powdered sugar. By now, you probably can’t wait …
Few of us would assume that anything with “bacon” in its name might be vegan, and we’d be correct in most cases. Any brands that contain real bacon bits or bacon pieces are not vegan. The good news is that many brands of imitation bacon bits are accidentally vegan. Most bottles and pouches of imitation …
Most commercially produced foods contain animal products even when the label says “natural” or “wholesome.” You can spend hours reading labels looking for animal-based ingredients when you’re trying to find a vegan snack. Finding a vegan cookie is especially challenging since milk and eggs are common ingredients in almost all commercial baked goods. What about …
Auntie Anne’s started in 1988 selling pretzels, pretzel bites, and pretzel dogs. The company offers several varieties of these snacks with your choice of pretzel dips and beverages. We plant-based eaters want to know if we have to resist that delicious smell of baking pretzels when we’re near one of these stores. Are Auntie Anne’s …
Alive!® Vitamins by Nature’s Way is a brand that offers many different vitamin formulas for men, women, and children. The company has vitamins available in tablets, soft gels, and gummy forms. Nature’s Way Alive!® also offers one liquid multivitamin product. Most people would assume that it’s unlikely they’d be ingesting animal products if they swallowed …
The tastiness of Apple Jacks can be hard to pass up. Whether as breakfast food or a midday snack, they are a fun option. But for those who follow a vegan lifestyle, are Apple Jacks vegan? No, Apple Jacks are not vegan. While many of the ingredients in Apple Jacks are vegan, some are not. …
Altoids are a brand of breath mints with a distinctly strong flavor that come in metal tins that are handy for holding change or small items in a purse or pocket after the mints are gone. Altoids come in several flavors in regular and sugar-free varieties. Are Altoids vegan, or should you look elsewhere when …