Questions tagged [substitutes]
This tag is for questions about the most appropriate vegan and vegetarian alternatives in recipes and processes.
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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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Should real honey be reserved for medical purposes for the wellbeing of the world's bees? [closed]
Honey has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, and recent studies have shown that it can be effective in treating a variety of ailments. Honey is a natural antibacterial agent, and it has ...
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Is there a vegan or vegetarian instant noodles?
In Australia, but don't mind global suggestions. I have tried looking for some good noodles that are decent and are on the hot and spicy side of the flavour scale.
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Is there a vegan alternative to Ovaltine?
I'm looking for something that shares Ovaltine's texture and taste, but that's vegan -- milk is the only bit that makes it not vegan, it looks like.
Given the texture and the taste are two really ...
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Are there any vegetarian or vegan alternatives to bone broth?
Sorry if my previous question was confusing. I've tried to clarify it.
I did some reading, but am wondering if anyone would care to share what they've tried and if it provided any benefits. From ...
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Why is vegan cheese rarely made using traditional methods?
Usually vegan cheese is just some saturated oil with modified starch, food colouring, aroma and a few other ingredients. However Happy Cheeze is one manufacturer that claims to stick to traditional ...
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Is it our natural way of living to be a vegetarian?
I read everything about becoming vegan and every idea behind it.
I care a lot about my mind function and I have a serious question:
I was wondering which way is more natural ? If we want to answer ...
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Egg substitute to make vegan cake [duplicate]
Most cake recipes ask to use eggs as binding agent. What is a good substitute for eggs to bake a vegan cake? Same question to bake brownies?
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German potato salad tofurkey bacon usage?
I’m mostly curious about this. Is it possible to use tofurkey bacon on place of regular bacon in German potato salad? If not could you please give me a good vegetarian version of German potato salad ...
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Which plant-based milks have the highest protein content?
I normally buy soy milk because I prefer the taste and consistency, and also because it's a good source of protein. But I noticed that some other non-dairy milks such as coconut milk seem to have very ...
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Vegan honey substitutes
Many vegans seem to consider honey non-vegan since honey is produced for a bees own consumption, that often bees are killed so humans may obtain their honey and often bees are selectively bred for ...
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What's the difference between lactose-free and dairy-free?
Various products in the supermarket, such as skim milk, whole milk, ice cream, butter, and whipping cream are labelled as "lactose-free". Are these products appropriate to serve to a vegan? What is ...
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What combination of vegan foods more or less exactly mirrors the nutritional value of an egg?
I'm wondering if anyone has a list of foods, and the quantity of those foods required with their corresponding nutritional contribution to the egg substitute listed. The calorie content of such a list ...
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How to replace eggs in cake recipe and keep the cake from breaking?
I use Betty Crocker's Yellow cake mix. In the cake powder, as the recipe asks, I add about 1 cup of water, half cup of oil but to replace 3 eggs I add a pinch of baking powder and 1/3 cup of homemade ...
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Vegan wool alternative other than synthetic fiber?
I read this post about vegan clothing, but I'm wondering what are the best alternatives to wool for warm clothing (i.e. sweater), which would be suitable for countries with some snow and temperatures ...
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Making vegetarian mashed potato hash
My mashed potato hash recipe:
ground meat (any kind)
Mashed potatoes
Cheese (any kind)
Herbs/spices (any kind)
Brown meat, drain fat into paper towel. Add mashed potatoes, cheese &...
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What can I swap for cream that's still "creamy"?
I have a lot of recipes that call for heavy cream, half-and-half, or milk. I'd really like to ditch the dairy -- but while I can swap soy, almond, or something else for plain milk, I have a much ...
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Difference between flour and wheat gluten when making seitan
I am looking into making my own seitan, but every recipe/video I see is talking about 'vital-', 'whole-' or just 'wheat gluten'.
What exactly is the difference to normal typical flour?
And if it is ...
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How do you identify cheese made with animal rennet?
The process of turning milk into cheese involves using an enzyme called chymosin. Traditionally in the West, chymosin was obtained from rennet, a substance extracted from the stomachs of dead baby ...
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What kinds of vegan sausage casings/skins are there?
I would like to make my own vegan sausages at some point, but I have no clue about vegan casings/skins.
Do edible ones exist or are they all inedible? Are some much more processed than others? Do ...
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What's a vegetarian substitute for Parmesan?
My recipe for Macaroni Cheese (or Mac and Cheese) requires some parmesan, but parmesan isn't vegetarian as it uses Rennet.
Are there any Vegetarian or Vegan "free from" parmesan substitutes in the UK ...
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Are there any vegan chocolate spreads which taste like Nutella available in the UK?
I am looking for a vegan chocolate spread that tastes similiarly to Nutella which would be available in the UK. I am open to some differences in taste, but I would ideally want something with ...
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How can I replace eggs when making an omelette?
I really like omelettes and being Spanish I used to prepare Spanish omelette quite often before becoming vegan. I would like to try to make one again so I was wondering, how can I replace the eggs ...
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Is it possible to make food without plants, animals, bacteria?
As in the title of the question: Is it possible to make food without plants, animals, bacteria?
I'm asking because I consider plants as living things as well and I do not want to eat living things.
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Are probiotics added to soy milk of vegan origin?
I have been looking for probiotics in vegan foods and I have found couple of references (1, 2) saying that although soy milk contains some probiotics naturally, these are added to it as well.
I ...
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Are there any vegan gummy sweets in brick and mortar shops in the UK?
I would like to know whether there are some vegan gummy sweets (like Haribo gummy bears and such) available in traditional, brick and mortar shops in the UK.
I have searched on the internet but I ...
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What are some vegan substitutes for gelatine in terms of health benefits?
Gelatine is traditionally considered good for joints and skin, good for production of collagen etc.
Is there a vegan substitute that offers similar health benefits as gelatine? I am ideally looking ...
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Are common printer ink cartridges vegan?
I saw a report on TV that food coloring can be animal-based, especially the red ones.
Is it the same for common printer inks (i.e. printer brands inks)?
If so, is there a vegan alternative?
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How to replace cashews in vegan cheese?
Many recipes for vegan cheese use cashews as a base. I have to avoid these recipes because I am highly allergic to cashews. Due to the nature of the allergy, I also have to avoid most tree nuts.
What ...
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Is it advisable to avoid seitan?
Many vegans and vegetarians use seitan (wheat gluten, see this answer) as a substitute for meat, since it has a similar texture and is high in proteins. However I've recently heard some skepticism ...
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Is there a vegan cheese I can use for pizzas?
This weekend, I'm inviting friends at home to play online together. As every time they come, we have pizzas. But this time, I would like to prepare vegan pizzas for them.
I'm therefore wondering if ...
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Which fake meats are healthy? [closed]
I've heard that not all foods veg*n foods styled to resemble meat are healthy; some are quite processed, high in sodium, etc. What are the main health concerns when eating fake meat? How can I ...
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Is there a vegan alternative to beeswax for wooden furniture?
Many polishes for wooden furniture are made with beeswax or other animal-derived ingredients. As a vegan, I'm refusing buying any of those products.
Does any alternative to beeswax for polishing ...
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What can substitute for cow's milk in a vegan breakfast?
Every morning, I generally eat cereal with milk
As I'm going vegan, I replaced the milk with organic soy drink with vanilla (that I greatly prefer to milk).
But I wonder if it is a good substitute ...
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Does a "vegan leather" exist?
Since I still have leather shoes, and since I will certainly need new shoes later for my work days, does a "vegan leather" exist?
As my work requires some presentation efforts, it would be great to ...
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Vegan substitute for down sleeping bags?
I'm looking for a vegan substitute to sleeping bags stuffed with down (eg goose feathers).
I've used both down and synthetic sleeping bags, and the synthetic sleeping bag that gets typically sold in ...
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How can I make a pleasant vegan latte? Soy milk often curdles in heat
I love coffee, but I find that usually when I pour soy milk into my coffee, it separates or curdles in some way and becomes utterly vile.
Do any other non-dairy milks or specific soy brands produce ...
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For a recipe that contains fish, what could be a vegetarian substitute that somewhat retains taste?
My wife finds that the marinated tofu we add to our pasta tastes pretty similar to meat (I am vegetarian but she is not, so I wouldn't know, but I take her word for it). When a recipe contains fish, ...
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