getabiteVegan or not? Answers
A lookup list of every sourced quiz card with the answer, a short rationale, the source, and the as-of date. Useful when you search whether Guinness, gummy bears, or Worcestershire sauce fit a plant-based diet.
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100% apple juice
VeganApple juice is pressed fruit. Standard single-ingredient juices list apples only.
70% dark chocolate bar
It dependsMany dark bars are cocoa and sugar only. Some add milk fat or use dairy shared lines. Read the allergen line.
Avocado toast (avocado, bread, oil, salt)It dependsAvocado and oil are plant. Café bread may contain milk or butter, and toppings may add cheese or honey. Ask about the bread.
Brewed soy sauceVeganBrewed soy sauce is soybeans, wheat, salt, and water. Some seasoning sauces add fish; those list it separately.
Butter croissant
Not veganButter croissants are laminated with dairy butter. Margarine croissants exist and must be asked for by name.
Café matcha latteIt dependsMatcha powder is plant. Cafés often steam dairy milk by default. Ask for plant milk if that is what you want.
Canned coconut milkVeganCanned coconut milk is coconut extract and water, sometimes with stabilizers. It is not dairy milk.
Chimichurri sauceVeganChimichurri is parsley, garlic, vinegar, oil, and chili. No dairy or meat in the standard Argentine formula.
Classic Caesar salad dressingNot veganClassic Caesar dressing uses anchovies, egg, and Parmesan. Plant Caesar dressings are labeled separately.
Classic marshmallowsNot veganStandard marshmallows set with gelatin. Plant gel systems exist as separate products.
Classic mayonnaiseNot veganClassic mayo emulsifies oil with egg yolk. Egg-free mayo brands exist and say so on the front.
- Classic pesto GenoveseNot vegan
Traditional Genovese pesto includes Parmigiano or Pecorino (milk). Plant pesto exists, but classic recipes use cheese.
- Classic Worcestershire sauceNot vegan
Lea & Perrins and many classic brands list anchovies. Vegan Worcestershire brands exist; the classic formula uses fish.
Cola soft drink (major brand, no dairy line)VeganMajor cola formulas are carbonated water, sugar or sweetener, color, and flavor. Brand FAQ pages list no animal ingredients for the classic drinks.
- Dulce de lecheNot vegan
Dulce de leche is milk cooked with sugar. Plant caramel spreads exist under other names.
Ethiopian injera (teff flatbread)VeganInjera is fermented teff batter cooked on a griddle. Animal products are not part of the standard batter. Stews on top may differ.
Extra virgin olive oilVeganOlive oil is pressed fruit oil. No animal step in standard production descriptions from producers and standards bodies.
Falafel (chickpea or fava fritters)VeganClassic falafel mixes are legumes, herbs, and spices, fried in oil. Sauces on the side may contain dairy; the fritter itself does not.
- Fish and chips batterIt depends
Batter can be flour and water or beer. The fish is not vegan. Shops may share fryers with fish even for chips-only orders.
Greek yogurtNot veganGreek yogurt is strained cow's milk yogurt. Coconut or soy 'Greek style' products are labeled as plant.
Guinness stoutVeganAccording to Diageo and Barnivore, Guinness Draught dropped isinglass finings. Listed vegan as of the cited pages.
- Gummy bears (classic Haribo)It depends
Many classic recipes use gelatin (E441). Some markets sell fruit-gum lines without gelatin. Check the pack.
HoneyNot veganHoney is produced by bees. Most vegan definitions exclude it. Plant syrups are separate products.
- Indian sweets with gheeNot vegan
Ghee is clarified butter from milk. Many mithai list ghee. Dairy-free mithai exists when shops say so.
Italian gelatoIt dependsMany gelato flavors use milk. Fruit sorbets (sorbetto) are often dairy-free. Ask which base each flavor uses.
- Japanese dashi stockIt depends
Classic dashi uses katsuobushi (bonito) or a kombu-only stock. Restaurant menus rarely say which. Ask for kombu-only if needed.
Jollof rice (tomato-pepper rice)It dependsThe rice base is plant. Some cooks add stock cubes or meat stock. Ask whether the pot used vegetable or meat stock.
- KimchiIt depends
Many kimchi jars use fish sauce or salted shrimp. Plant kimchi brands skip seafood. Read the ingredient list.
Mapo tofu at a Sichuan restaurantIt dependsTofu is plant. Classic mapo uses minced meat and sometimes fermented fish or lard. Vegetarian houses use mushrooms instead. Ask.
McDonald's friesIt dependsUS fries list beef flavor in the oil blend. Many other countries list different oils without that note. Country menus differ.
- Mexican refried beans (frijoles refritos)It depends
Home and taqueria recipes often fry beans in lard. Many packs and vegan taquerias use oil. Ask which fat they used.
- Nori seaweed sheetsVegan
Nori is dried seaweed. Plain sheets list seaweed only. Seasoned snacks may add fish flakes; those say so.
- Oat milkVegan
Oat drinks are oats and water with oils or enzymes. Major brands list plant ingredients only.
Oreo cookiesIt dependsMondelēz lists many Oreo recipes without milk ingredients in several markets. Some filled or regional variants differ. Read the label.
- Parmigiano ReggianoNot vegan
PDO rules require cow's milk and animal rennet. Plant hard cheeses are different products.
Phở broth in restaurantsIt dependsBeef or chicken phở uses animal bones. Vegetarian phở uses mushroom or vegetable stock. The bowl name alone does not say which.
- Plain baguette (flour, water, yeast, salt)Vegan
Traditional French baguette formulas use flour, water, yeast, and salt. Butter baguettes and milk breads are different products.
Plain corn arepaIt dependsCornmeal arepas can be water-based. Many are stuffed or cooked with butter or cheese. Ask how the kitchen prepares them.
- Plain fries (potato, oil, salt) at an independent shopIt depends
Potatoes and oil can be plant. Shared fryers may cook fish or chicken. Animal fats are sometimes used. Ask which oil and whether the fryer is shared.
- Plain hummus (chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic)Vegan
Standard hummus formulas are plant. Some dips add yogurt or cheese; those are labeled differently.
- Plain tapioca pearls in bubble teaIt depends
Tapioca pearls are cassava starch. The milk tea base may be dairy or plant milk, and toppings vary. Ask which milk they pour.
- Plain tofuVegan
Tofu is coagulated soy milk. Standard supermarket tofu lists soy and coagulant, no animal ingredients.
- Red candy colored with carmineNot vegan
Carmine (E120) comes from cochineal insects. Packs that use it list E120 or carmine.
Red wineIt dependsGrapes are plant. Fining can use egg white, casein, isinglass, or plant agents. Labels and producer pages vary by country.
- Restaurant miso soupIt depends
Miso paste is usually plant. The broth may be dashi with bonito. Ask if the kitchen uses kombu-only stock.
- Restaurant naanIt depends
Many naan doughs use yogurt, milk, or ghee. Some bakeries make dairy-free versions. Ask how the kitchen prepares it.
Seitan (wheat gluten)VeganSeitan is washed wheat dough, protein from gluten. Seasonings are usually plant; check bottled sauces added later.
- Shiny coated candy (confectioner's glaze)It depends
Some glazes use shellac (E904) from lac insects. Others use plant waxes. The ingredient list names the glaze.
Thai green curry at a restaurantIt dependsPaste can be plant. Many kitchens cook it with fish sauce or shrimp paste, and serve chicken or tofu. Ask about the paste and protein.
- Tim Tam biscuitsNot vegan
Arnott's ingredient lists for classic Tim Tam include milk solids. Plant variants, if any, are labeled separately.
- Unfiltered craft beer (no finings)It depends
Hops and malt are plant. Some beers still use isinglass or lactose. Brewery pages and Barnivore entries list the process.
- VegemiteVegan
Bega lists Vegemite as suitable for vegans: yeast extract, salt, vegetable juice concentrates, and B vitamins.
Vegetable stock cubeIt dependsMany vegetable cubes are plant. Some still list lactose or whey as carriers. Read the tiny ingredient print.
- Vegetable tempuraIt depends
Batter is usually flour and water or egg. Some kitchens add egg. Dipping tentsuyu may use dashi with fish. Ask both questions.
Vietnamese nước chấm dipping sauceIt dependsRestaurant nước chấm often starts with fish sauce. Vegetarian houses may use soy or mushroom sauces. Ask which base they use.
- Whey protein barNot vegan
Whey is a milk protein. Bars that use it list whey or milk. Pea or soy protein bars are separate products.
- White table sugar in the USIt depends
Some US cane sugar is filtered with bone char. Beet sugar and many brands are not. The bag rarely says; ask the producer.