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Verify Veg blog
Hidden animal ingredients, dish questions, and shopping against your diet, at home and on the road.
Is Wonton Mee Vegetarian? (Pork & Shrimp Dumplings)
Wonton mee is not vegetarian: it's noodles with pork-and-shrimp wontons and char siu (BBQ pork). Vegetarian versions exist. Here's what to check.
Is Whey Vegan? Dairy Hiding in Protein & Snacks
Whey is not vegan. It is the liquid by-product of cheese-making, so it is dairy. It hides in protein powders, crackers, breads and some margarine. Here's how to spot it.
Is Tom Yum Vegetarian? (Shrimp & Fish Sauce)
Tom yum is usually not vegetarian: the classic version is made with shrimp (tom yum goong) and fish sauce. Vegetarian tom yum with mushroom or tofu exists. Here's how to order it.
Is Vada Pav Vegan? (Mumbai's Potato Burger)
Vada pav is usually vegan: a spiced potato fritter in a bun with chutneys. The bun may contain milk or butter. Here's how to be sure.
Is Tiramisu Vegetarian? (Eggs & Mascarpone)
Tiramisu is vegetarian but not vegan: it's made with mascarpone, eggs and ladyfingers. Here's what's in it and how to find a vegan version.
Is Tacos al Pastor Vegetarian? (Spoiler: It's Pork)
Tacos al pastor are not vegetarian: they're made from marinated pork cooked on a vertical spit. Here's what's in them and the vegetarian taco swaps.
Is Tagine Vegetarian or Vegan? (Meat vs Vegetable Stew)
Tagine varies: it's a Moroccan stew that can be lamb, chicken or fully vegetable. Vegetable tagine is common and often vegan. Here's how to tell.
Are Sweeteners Vegan? (Sucralose, Stevia, Aspartame and More)
Most sweeteners are vegan, since they are synthetic or plant-derived. But some powdered packets contain lactose as a filler. Here's the breakdown by sweetener.
Is Sushi Vegetarian? (What's Actually In It)
Sushi isn't automatically vegetarian: it's often raw fish, eel, roe or egg. But vegetable rolls, inari and avocado rolls are vegetarian. Here's how to tell.
Is Shellac (E904) Vegan? Confectioner's Glaze, Explained
Shellac (E904) is not vegan or vegetarian. It is a resin secreted by the lac insect, used as a shiny glaze on candies, fruit and pills. Carnauba wax is the plant alternative.
Is Schnitzel Vegetarian? (It's Breaded Meat)
Schnitzel is not vegetarian: it's a breaded, fried meat cutlet (veal, pork or chicken). Vegetarian 'schnitzel' made from breaded veg exists. Here's what to check.
Is Shakshuka Vegetarian or Vegan? (Eggs in Tomato Sauce)
Shakshuka is vegetarian but not vegan: eggs poached in a spiced tomato-pepper sauce. A vegan version uses tofu or chickpeas instead of eggs. Here's the breakdown.