As Halloween’s shadowy charm unfolds, it brings along a season of mystic celebrations, thrilling costumes, and, of course, an array of tantalizing treats. For the conscientious and ethically-minded vegan, the festival’s delight is often intertwined with careful vigilance, as hidden non-vegan ingredients lurk in both candies and costumes alike.
Read MoreWhen you think of beer, wine, or spirits, ingredients like grains, grapes, and distilled sugar come to mind. Rarely does one consider isinglass, a form of collagen derived from the swim bladders of fish, or gelatin, obtained from animal bones and connective tissues. Yet these, along with casein (a milk protein), and egg whites are frequently used in a process called fining, which clarifies and stabilizes alcoholic beverages.
Read MoreEver found a restaurant that you just loved? Perfect vibe, good service, expansive menu, and friendly chefs? We thought we did. We called ahead to ask for specific allergens and to make sure that the dishes we would order were in fact plant-based.
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