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Vegan meat, compartmentalized [closed]
This question, may seem a little silly.
My question is, is it possible to combine vegan meat with one or more vegetables, in an inseparable way, in such a way, that, one or more parts are the vegan ...
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B12 in fermented rice
What's the B12 content in fermented rice / gruel (eg. shown at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylKMMCxXZI8 )?
Internet search yields conflicting information, even regarding other fermented Indian food ...
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Are plants grown with animal manure vegan?
Many farmers use a method known as manure to plant vegetables. This manure comes from animals.
Generally vegans don’t benefit from products that come from animals.
So are vegetables that are grown ...
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CO2 and CH4 calculations
I would like to get the following information.
The information was
The amount of:
CO2 (carbon dioxide)
CH4 (methane)
Produced in
humans
cattle
taking an adult animal as a reference
through the
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Vegan, slaughter free silk and related stem cell synthetic textiles (clothing) [duplicate]
I was wondering whether it is possible to produce vegan silk, that can be obtained without having to kill a cocoon in its nest.
Is it possible to produce vegan slaughter free silk using the methods of ...
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If we should not eat eggs because modern egg industry causes superbacteria, should we give up wine and grapes as well?
Probably the most compelling argument against eating eggs is that, the way they are produced today, they cause superbacteria. Around 70% of antibiotics today are used in the egg industry, directly ...
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What evidence is there that death by CO2 poisoning is painful to slaughtered animals?
Today, most animals in slaughterhouses are killed by CO2 poisoning. That's thanks to the HSA (Humane Slaughter Association) and similar organizations.
Critics of HSA, including but not limited to ...
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Cows roaming freely and self feeding
I was wondering what would happen if instead of being fed hay cows would be let free and roam freely once they no longer produced milk.
I ask because I have seen pictures of cows in cold climates eat ...
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Foreign food packaging: translated ingredient list is wildly incorrect and non-veg: how is this allowed?
I wanted to raise a warning, but also a question for something I've seen happen a couple a times already on food packaging of imported Chinese food products:
The list of ingredients in the translated ...
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How is taurine for cats synthesized?
I've read that taurine can be synthesized and given to cats, so that they may follow a vegan diet.
I was wondering if anyone could please describe in detail how this is done in practice, describing ...
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How to access cat meat from animals that were not killed
What would be the problem with feeding cats with only meat from dead carcasses from animals that aged and then died of a natural death (i.e., the meat, would be, only from animals that are not killed)....
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Is cheap soap vegan?
What ingredients in soap are not vegan?
I'm not asking if soaps that are labeled "vegan" are vegan. That's obvious.
I live in a very small town in South America. Actually I have to travel 20 ...
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What are the ratios of vegetarians across genders?
What is the percent composition of vegetarians and vegans across the genders worldwide?
Which gender has the most number of vegetarians? Which gender has the most number of vegans?
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Does it make sense to have carnivore pets if you are vegetarian/vegan? [closed]
I am vegetarian (I don't eat meat and fish). I have had dogs as pets in my life. More precisely, when I lived with my parents we had dogs. It doesn't really matter, but they were German shepards. My ...
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Milk not associated to cow slaughter
Is it possible to purchase milk, perhaps at an increased price, that carries the label that no cow slaughter is carried out at the dairy (and, you pay, for the cows to be fed as they later age and no ...
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Percentage milked labeled food items containing milk
Are there any food items that can be bought on the market with the "cows sparingly milked" label.
Perhaps, even with a tit percent milk milked stem, next to the percentage label.
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Food products with sparingly milked cows, to ensure the success and spread, and the preservation, of their population
What could people eat, to ensure a loss in population and its friendly, happy, heart warning, dynamics of cows would be brought to an end.
Would the solution be to market, and agree to consume, ...
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Cruelty free protein enhanced milk for cats to base their diet on
Is it possible to add vegan or vegetarian derived protein supplements to milk to give them the strength of a meat substitute suitable for cat diets. It, would be such, that the cat can base their ...
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Is L-Cysteine (E920) Vegan?
Is L-Cysteine (E920 -- the dough conditioner) vegan?
I'm looking to buy a pizza from a restaurant. While most pizza dough is very simple and vegan by default -- on review of their pizza dough ...
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Is aquaponic lettuce vegan?
Is it vegan to eat lettuce that was grown aquaponically?
Aquaponics is a method of growing plants using hydroponics, but where the nutrients in the water come from aquatic animals such as fish, ...
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How to wash salad greens and herbs?
What's the best way to thoroughly clean large batches of salad greens and herbs?
I just bought a bunch of salad greens (arugula, lettuce, watercress) and herbs (cilantro, basil, parsley). All of them ...
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Does anyone have any advice for a future vegan dog-food factory business plan?
Since veganism has at its core caring for animals, regardless of species, it is obviously necessary to apply it to feeding animals also. In this context, does anyone have any experience with the ...
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What brands offer single wrapped vegan chocolates in Southeast USA?
My office typically purchases a bag of mixed chocolate candies such as Hershey's, Snickers, KitKat etc.
My office manager is looking to provide vegan chocolate options as well.
Vegan chocolate bars ...
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what is edible, vegan, and is slimy like a raw egg?
What can be used as an egg substitute in veggie burgers and other recipes?
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I read the following:
to make one flax egg mix 1 Taablespoon flaxseed meal + 3 Tbsp water.
What else works?
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Getting protein from nuts and seeds implies consuming a lot of fat. Is that a bad thing?
I am considering various ways of obtaining sufficient protein from plant-based sources, particularly nuts and seeds. I am using an estimate of about 0.75g of protein per kg of body weight - for me, ...
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How can I make vegan jerky?
How can I make a vegan jerky?
I've seen some vegan jerky at the store, but it's very expensive and a lot of plastic waste.
How can I make my own vegan jerky at home?
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Looking for a vegan alternative for "savoiardi" biscuits in order to make a vegan "tiramisu"
I would like to make a vegan "tiramisu".
I have found an replacement for "mascarpone" cream, but I still need an replacement for "savoiardi" biscuits that is 100% vegan.
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What youth organizations are dedicated to animal rights and veganism?
Seeking assistance identifying youth organizations that are actively involved in animal rights advocacy and promoting veganism. Details such as name, location, mission, and notable projects are ...
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Are there any vegan leathers suitable for tooling?
Before going vegan, I appreciated the art of tooled leather. I'm curious whether there are any vegan leathers that are suitable to be used for tooling? I'd also be curious to learn about any artists ...
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Which is healthier: beef burgers or vegan burgers?
I'm trying to figure out if it's healthier to eat beef burgers or these "vegan burger" alternatives.
I know that factory farming is bad for the climate and, of course, the animals. So I ...
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Is "Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein" (HVP) vegan?
Is Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP) vegan?
The name suggests that maybe it's derived wholly from vegetables, but the following snippet from Wikipedia is concerning:
Hydrolyzed vegetable protein (...
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Which countries regulate use of the term "vegan"?
Which countries have laws that make it illegal to label a product as "vegan" if it contains parts from animals (or insects)?
Unfortunately, I've seen a lot of products marked "vegan&...
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Is Bayer aspirin Vegan?
I have a minor to mild toothache an want to take an aspirin, Bayer brand to be exact. All but 1 of the ingredients are fine, but 1 is sus: glyceryl triacetate/triacetin. I have read that it is vegan ...
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ISO Vegan local anesthetic for Ankle hardware removal
I am getting ready to have ankle hardware removal. Dr uses Lidocaine as a local anesthetic and I can't have that because it contains mammal ingredients. I'm allergic to all mammal products and by ...
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Are M1 MacBook Airs vegan or no?
So, lately I read of most laptops not being vegan friendly because they have some animal-derived items, like LCD Screens, Batteries, ETC. I really want to know if apple uses 100% animal free items on ...
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Which vegan WWE athletes were mentioned in 'The Plant-Based Athlete'?
I returned my copy of The Plant Based Athlete by Matt Frazier and Robert Cheeke, but I recall it mentioned a handful of plant-based WWE superstars.
Who were they?
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What vegan oils or fats are solid at room temperature?
What vegan oils or fats are solid at room temperature?
Is coconut oil the only thing?
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What is a make at home alternative for mocha mix dairy free ice cream?
What is a make at home alternative for mocha mix dairy free ice cream?
In the 1990s, there existed a dairy free ice-cream known as "mocha mix".
Mocha mix had no mocha in it, and was not ...
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What is an easy recipe for homemade soy sauce?
I am looking for a recipe which produces soy sauce with a flavor equal to or greater than that found in store bought kikomann brand soy sauce
It is okay if the soy sauce recipe requires many months of ...
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How might I modify this recipe for home-made vegan meat alternative so that it tastes like SPAM?
I slightly edited a recipe from Meriel Armitage.
Can you edit the recipe further to create faux ham?
If we omit the soy-sauce, what additional spices, salt, and/or vegetable juices can we add to the ...
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does hummus have sufficient methionine?
It looks like the limiting amino acid for hummus is methionine.
Hummus is mostly chickpeas, but also includes sesame (tahini), which is fairly plentiful in methionine.
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How likely is it for vegan labeled food to use bone char filleted sugar?
I am in the USA to give context.
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Is there a vegan cineol (eucalypus oil) capsule supplement?
Cineol is used to treat respiratory illnesses, and one typical way to take it is in a gelatine capsule. The reason for doing so is that the oil passes mouth and stomach in the capsule, it would not be ...
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Does bean/pea milk made by just blending cooked beans/peas come out just as well as making it by blending soaked beans/peas and boiling them?
So I am vegan and make my own bean and pea milk using mostly Northern White beans and green split peas(finding the yellow ones is a bit hard). I have not made soymilk yet. Anyway, the way I make the ...
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Alternative to legumes when composing vegan daily menu
What is the alternative to the legumes when composing vegan daily menu?
The assumptions are, that you need to provide full mix of exogenous amino acids every 24 h to prevent muscle decrease (correct ...
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How to supplement Omega-3 fatty acids on vegan diet
I started a mostly-vegan diet a couple of years ago, and I'm noticing that minor ligament injuries suddenly began taking a very long time to heal, if they are healing at all. I thought perhaps an ...
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Transforming vegan food externally for absorption by cats (and their digestive system)
This post may well be better suited for the biology or medical sciences Stack Exchange.
For safety, and, also, because, there may be more dieticians on this site, if, they may be helpful (perhaps or ...
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Which tapes and adhesives are vegan?
I was reading a forum thread wherein it is claimed that some adhesives (packaging tape etc.) is not considered vegan. However, as is typical for such forums, the claims were not backed up with clear ...
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Incorporating vegetarianism in primary school teaching
How would you incorporate ideas of veganism and vegetarianism as a primary school teacher (ages 6-10), without promoting potential conflict with the parents of the children. As I see it, a soft ...
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Why do some people eat animals?
Why do some people buy, cook, and eat animals?
It seems like an obvious choice to not kill and eat other animals if you don't have to. In many countries this (not eating animals) is the norm, but in ...
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