Nov 17, 2020
BY: Timesofindia
Vegetarian foods that are non-veg
Being a diehard vegetarian is quite easy, as all you get to eat is plant-based foods. However, some popular foods look vegetarian but in reality, they are non-vegetarian.
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White Sugar
Most of the vegetarians are unaware of the fact that white sugar is polished with bone char, which is produced by charring animal bones.
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Salad Dressing
Most of the salad dressings are known to have egg present in them, which most of the vegetarians are unaware of!
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Parmesan Cheese
Most of the parmesan cheese is prepared using an enzyme called rennet, which is found in the stomach of a goat or calf.
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Cheesecake
Cheesecake is a popular dessert and is made with either gelatin or egg. Gelatin, which is considered veg, is actually obtained by boiling animal skin and bones with water.
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Marshmallows
This popular confectionary is made using sugar and gelatin, which is actually a non-vegetarian item.
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Red-coloured Candies
Such candies are coloured with food dye, which is extracted from the female cochineal insect. So, you must think twice before buying those candies.
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Chocolate
Not all chocolates are non-vegetarians. But, the ones made with whey powder are technically non-vegetarian as they contain a coagulating enzyme called Rennet.
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Chewing Gum
This rubbery substance is made using gelatin which is obtained by boiling animal skin & ligaments. It sometimes also contain glycerine that's extracted from animal fats.
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Naan
The very own Naan, which is a staple food of Mughlai cuisine is actually eggetarian as the dough is made using egg, which increases the elasticity of the dough.
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Cake Mix
This may come as a shock to vegetarians, but this readymade item used for baking fresh cakes at home contains lard, which is pork fat. This helps in making a light and fluffy batter.
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