It's easier thank you think to go vegan
Many like the idea of eating vegan, but are put off by the idea of reconstructing their diets from scratch. It’s not always easy to tell what’s vegan and what’s not, and it’s harder to tell with some items than others since we don’t really expect them to be.
So we've put together a list of 20 foods you may not have known were vegan.
Oreos are traditionally made from 11 key ingredients, and none of them are animal-derived. Other vegan-friendly biscuits include Hobnobs, Fox’s party rings, ginger nuts and Bourbons.Oreos
Southern fried chicken Pot Noodle
Yes, you read that right. Several flavours of Pot Noodle are vegan, using soya pieces instead of meat and relying on plant-based herbs and spices for the flavouring. Tough call between this one and Beef and Tomato as to which flavour we’d least expect to be vegan.BBQ Pringles
Several of Pringles’ products are vegan, but perhaps the most surprising of them is their BBQ flavour. Their Texas BBQ Sauce is also vegan, giving you double the flavour without adding any animal ingredients.Ben and Jerry’s
The ice cream giants’ vegan range has gone down well since it launched three years ago.Promising ‘Ben & Jerry’s euphoria in every bite’, each of the five flavours uses almond milk instead of dairy milk.
Skittles
The list of vegan sweets is actually pretty long, featuring Starbursts, Flying Saucers, Love Hearts and Jelly Tots. Many of us have loved Skittles since we were kids, so the news that they’re suitable for vegans is good to hear. Who knew tasting the rainbow could be so ethical?Marmite
Alright, so not everyone’s keen on Marmite, but we were surprised to learn it contains no animal ingredients. It’s made largely from yeast extract, which is a good source of vitamin B12 – something all vegans need.
Branston pickle
Similar to Marmite, Branston pickle is another sandwich filler that you might not have realised was plant-based.
It contains a variety of diced vegetables including swede, carrots, onions and cauliflower pickled in a sauce made from vinegar, tomato, apple and spices.
Just make sure you’re having it with vegan cheese…
Bear in mind that some of them are made in factories which handle dairy products, however.
We’re not complaining though, as they taste as good as any other doughnuts out there!
It contains a variety of diced vegetables including swede, carrots, onions and cauliflower pickled in a sauce made from vinegar, tomato, apple and spices.
Just make sure you’re having it with vegan cheese…
Maple syrup
Most of us are more used to buying imitation maple syrup, since it’s a lot cheaper than the real thing, but even this is usually plant-based. It’s made from high fructose corn syrup and artificial dyes and flavours, none of which come from animals.Weetabix
Much of Weetabix’s range is suitable for vegans, including Weetabix original as well as the banana flavour, chocolate, golden syrup and organic variants.Bear in mind that some of them are made in factories which handle dairy products, however.
Co-op jam and custard doughnuts
These were named as Vegan Food UK’s Best Accidentally Vegan Food of 2018, and it’s not hard to see why, except that custard is usually made from milk or cream cooked with egg yolk.We’re not complaining though, as they taste as good as any other doughnuts out there!
Bisto gravy
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Following on from Co-op's doughnuts at number two in Vegan Food UK’s list, is Bisto. You get all the powerful flavour that you’d expect from Bisto without any animal ingredients. What’s not to enjoy?
Cadbury hot chocolate
Consisting only of sugar, cocoa powder, sodium carbonate and flavourings, this timeless treat can be enjoyed by all – including vegans, as long as you’re using a plant-based milk.Doritos’
Of the flavours on Doritos’ line, two of the most popular – Chili Heatwave and Lightly Salted – are free from animal ingredients. They’re not the only crisps out there that are vegan, but they’ve got to be among the tastiest.Mr Kipling’s
The renowned bakers recently launched an entire plant-based range, but you might not have known that two of their long-running favourites ‒ Treacle Tarts and Apple and Blackcurrant Pies ‒ are both suitable for vegans. Exceedingly good, eh?Warburton’s crumpets
Many of Warburton’s products are vegan, including these time-honoured favourites. As with Weetabix though, they’re made in bakeries which also handle dairy, eggs and honey.Belvita soft bakes
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Many of Belvita’s products are vegan, and some of their soft bakes – the red berries, golden grains and choco-hazelnut flavours – do not contain any animal ingredients.
Greggs’ Belgian buns
Though Greggs’ trialled making these buns with egg and dairy at one point, they have traditionally been entirely plant-based, making them ideal for any would-be vegans with a sweet tooth.Thatchers cider
Rounding off our list with a West Country staple – all of Thatchers’ range is vegan, as are a number of other alcoholic drinks.
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