Imagine following a vegetarian lifestyle for personal or religious reasons, only to realize that you've been unknowingly consuming non-vegetarian products. Many foods are cleverly packaged, making it difficult to spot the non-veg ingredients. Even if the amount is small, you may still want to avoid these items. That's why it's important to carefully examine the ingredients list before consuming anything.
Here's a list of vegetarian foods that actually contain non-veg ingredients, so you can be more aware the next time you shop:
We all enjoy Indian Chinese food with its perfect blend of tang, spice, and heat. But what if we told you that your most loved Manchow soup could actually be non-vegetarian? Some restaurants use fish-based sauces in their soups, even in vegetarian ones. Sounds surprising, right? Next time you're dining out, ask them about it!
Life just doesn't feel complete without pizza, right? Indians have developed a deep love for cheese, adding it to nearly every dish! From cheese pav-bhaji and cheese poha to cheese rajma, cheese dosa, and even cheese paratha, it’s everywhere. But did you know that the cheese you enjoy might contain rennet, an enzyme derived from animal guts? We won’t get into the details of how it's extracted, but unfortunately, cheese packaging doesn’t specify the exact enzyme used—just a vague "enzyme." So, it's up to you to guess what's really inside!
Just looking at those tempting gummy bears makes you want to grab one, doesn't it? But before you indulge, take a moment to consider this. We all know jelly's main ingredient is gelatin, which is derived from animals. However, lately, many manufacturers have started replacing gelatin with starch or other similar food products and chemicals, so you might be in the clear.
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Beer and wine makers often use isinglass, which comes from fish bladders, to clarify their drinks. So, that color you love? It’s all thanks to fish bladders! Sounds a bit gross, right? Well, many well-known beer and wine brands around the world use isinglass. Looks like vodka’s looking pretty good right now!
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