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Verify Veg blog
Hidden animal ingredients, dish questions, and shopping against your diet, at home and on the road.
Are Dumplings (Pierogi) Vegetarian? (Fillings & Toppings)
Pierogi vary: potato-and-cheese is vegetarian, sauerkraut-and-mushroom is often vegan, and meat fillings aren't. The dough may contain egg. Here's how to tell.
Are Gyoza Vegetarian? (Pork & Garlic-Chive Filling)
Gyoza are usually not vegetarian: the classic filling is ground pork with cabbage and chives. Vegetable gyoza exist. Here's what to check, including the dipping sauce.
Animal-Derived E-Numbers: The Quick Reference List
A quick reference of the E-numbers that are animal-derived or ambiguous, from carmine (E120) to l-cysteine (E920). Save this list for reading European labels.
Are Bitterballen Vegetarian? (Dutch Beef Snack)
Bitterballen are not vegetarian: they're deep-fried balls filled with a beef ragout. Vegetarian bitterballen (mushroom or cheese) exist. Here's what to check.