There are several reasons why a person becomes adept at veganism or vegetarianism. Either because they feel sick or because they simply decide to eliminate those extra pounds or any type of food that has animal origin, such as honey, milk and its derivatives and eggs. Therefore, for them, it is essential to keep their eyes wide open with the labels.
But the big problem is when it is not completely clear on the label their composition or when there is a secret ingredient used by the manufacturer that has animal origin.
Here is a list of non-vegetarian foods:
- Yogurt
A great source of probiotics, calcium and proteins, yogurt is one of the foods that deserves a lot of attention. This is because, like cheeses, they can be produced with gelatin, which is of animal origin. Those with a pink or red color, such as those with a strawberry flavor, may contain cochineal, a dye, in their composition. Therefore, a good option to stay on the diet is to make your own yogurt at home. In addition to being much cheaper than those we find in the supermarket, it is easier to control the ingredients.
- Alcoholic beverages
If you are a fan of veganism or vegetarianism, but don't give up that happy hour with friends, stay tuned. Alcoholic beverages can be produced with products that collect yeast, such as beers, for example.
- Apples
When you see an apple in the supermarket all shiny and beautiful, do you get the feeling it's waxed? That's right, it's not just an impression.
In short, apples naturally produce a wax, which is responsible for drawing moisture away from it. However, after they are harvested, they end up being washed and it is precisely this washing that removes this wax. In this way, the apples are covered with another wax, composed of shellac, a by-product of a resin made by a beetle from Thailand and India. And who will have the courage to eat a substance made by a beetle, right?
Therefore, the best way to prevent this problem is to buy apples directly from a producer you know to consume the fruit before the natural wax is removed.
- Cheese
Cheese is a great source of calcium and protein, but it's essential to keep an eye on the type of cheese you're going to eat, because not everyone is completely vegetarian.
- French fries
Potatoes are the biggest enemy of any diet. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, those that are bought in markets go through a very complex process involving chemical products, such as beef fat.
To prevent this problem, a good tip is to do research on the components of the ingredients or choose to buy them in natura mode and fry them in hot oil.
- Ice cream
Ice cream deserves special attention. That's because, most of the recipes have an acid from animal fat, called decanoic acid. In addition, some ice creams have gelatin as an ingredient.
Text written by Flávia Faria from the Eu Sem Fronteiras Team
