What foods are vegan?

[plantpoweronhive]

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Hello plant based foodies, wherever you are in the world and the galaxy! Here @sirenahippie

This last week we have seen with concern how several posts with non-vegan recipes have been published in our community. Although some of the recipes were very well developed and presented, they go against the essence and rules of this community, which is VEGAN. For this reason, we have decided to make this post to offer you specific information about veganism and which foods and which are not vegan.

Let's start by defining what VEGANISM is. According The Vegan Society, veganism is:

"Veganism is a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude—as far as is possible and practicable—all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of animals, humans and the environment. In dietary terms it denotes the practice of dispensing with all products derived wholly or partly from animals."

Regarding which foods are allowed in Veganism and which are not, The Vegan Society, these are:

"There are many ways to embrace vegan living. Yet one thing all vegans have in common is a plant-based diet avoiding all animal foods such as meat (including fish, shellfish and insects), dairy, eggs and honey - as well as avoiding animal-derived materials, products tested on animals and places that use animals for entertainment.

Based on the above, below we will indicate which foods ARE VEGANn:

• Grains.

• Cereals.

• Tubers.

• Fruits.

• Vegetables.

• Textured soy.

• Wheat.

• Corn starch, potato starch, cassava starch, etc.

• Vegetable flours (corn, wheat, spelled, etc.)

• Tofu.

• Seitan.

• Algae.

• Vegetable milks.

• Oil (derived from plants).

• Margarine (that does not contain dairy derivatives).

• Jaggery.

• Cane molasses.

• Agar agar.

• Cocoa.

• Spices of plant origin.

• Salt, which although it is mineral, is also used in veganism.

• And any other food of plant origin.

And NON-VEGAN foods are: (THESE FOODS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE PLANT POWER VEGAN COMMUNITY)

• Meat (any type: Beef, pork, goat, chicken, etc.).

• Fish, shellfish, crustaceans.

• Snails.

• Caviar.

• Eggs.

• Milk.

• Cheeses.

• Butter.

• Curd.

• Yogurt.

• Honey.

• Egg-based pasta.

• Products of industrial origin such as instant soups, cubes, seasonings, colorants, sodas, etc., even white sugar is considered non-vegan, but in this community we allow its use.

• And any other food of animal origin.

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Comments

[nurfay]

This is a great post for the community, I'm glad so many changes are happening here. But still the community rules are what keep the community going. For those of you who are just starting out in this community, I think this is a valuable guideline!.

[sirenahippie]

Hi @nurfay

Although there are new things in the community, such as the possibility of receiving healing from the @inleo team, this community is still 100% vegan and the rules must be respected.

There are people who may not understand the concept of veganism, hence the reason for making this post. Thanks for comment.

[maytom]

Here I just found out that granulated sugar is non-vegan... even though the basic ingredient is sugar cane @plantpoweronhive

[plantpoweronhive]

Hi @maytom

In the refining process, on certain occasions, industries use animal charcoal, which is obtained from calcined animal bones, which is why it is not vegan.

[sunshine29]

A very valuable and important post. The love for vegan 🌱 foods is an added advantage for all of us here in this community. Lets keep inspiring others especially the newbies. Vegan 🌱 is healthy, vegan is delicious 😋. A lifestyle that will help everyone of us.

Thank you @plantpoweronhive @sirenahippie for this reminder and every understanding.

Lets go community. Love ❤️

[sirenahippie]

Thanks for your beauty comment @sunshine29, I'm glad you value the information. I take advantage of the moment to invite you to vote in the #polls of the Vegan, Foodie and Amazing Drinks communities. Thank you.

https://inleo.io/threads/view/plantpoweronhive/re-leothreads-3avmkon1t

https://inleo.io/threads/view/foodiesunite/re-leothreads-cvgvr8mi

https://inleo.io/threads/view/amazingdrinks/re-leothreads-2tm6y47jd

Hugs!

[sunshine29]

Its always a pleasure for our loving community. Thank you too dear @sirenahippie .

Sure. I will head to the #polls for my vote power. Blessings 😇

[hylene74]

Greetings vegan friends, this information is very good to clarify doubts, thus avoiding the mistakes of using ingredients that do not apply in this community. Greetings.

[plantpoweronhive]

Hi @hylene74, thanks for your comment. You're rigth, the information is neccesary.

Greetings!