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High protein on-the-go vegan snacks

I have been searching for some type of high protein vegan ready to eat snacks (I'm thinking like crisps, or maybe just flavoured crispy lentils or something) which can be purchased in bulk and have a reasonable expiration date (i.e. at least over a…
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Any major philosophy or ideology that promotes veganism?

In a similar question it was asked which major religions promote or require a vegetarian diet? Here I'm asking for something quite different: not a religion but a philosophy or ideology. I'm thinking about perhaps some form of anarchism or deep…
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Are all of today's horn-rimmed glasses vegan?

So called horn-rimmed glasses seem to be getting popular again. Is it safe to assume that these glasses are all vegan and only made out of plastic nowadays, or are some producers still using actual horn?
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Non-vegan building materials?

Are there any building materials considered non-vegan, especially in the context of constructing apartment buildings?
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Is "Cocamidopropyl Betaine" vegetarian and/or vegan?

I have this shampoo which has an ingredient called "Cocamidopropyl Betaine", is this vegetarian and/or vegan? A quick Google doesn't reveal anything regarding vegetarianism of the ingredient. EDIT 1: I found this link according to which it is made…
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Is usage of corals vegetarian and/or vegan?

I did a quick google on the topic and the only sensible thing was this Yahoo answer. However, I wanted to check here as well. Also, according to Wikipedia corals are animals (marine invertebrates) but according to the Yahoo answer corals are…
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Can prebiotics substitute for consumption of probiotics in vegan diet?

Prebiotics are non-digestible food ingredients that promote growth of beneficial microorganisms in the intestines. They can be found for example in legumes and oats. As a vegan who does not eat sauerkraut, pickles, olives and probiotic-rich soy…
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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 have either found just online shops offering these,…
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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 for a single food or a combination of some, not a…
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Are animals killed in the production of rexine?

Rexine is a material used widely as a substitute of leather. However, there is not much clarity on the materials used in its production. Sometimes, it is even referred to as "Artificial Leather". Does the production of raxine involve killing…
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Are there any studies that show differences in health benefits between a low meat eater flexitarian and other vegetarians types?

Reading this article, we are qualitatively informed about the health benefits and environmental impact of various types of vegetarianism. The summary: Vegan - clearly healthier on average than meat-eaters, most environmentally friendly Lacto…
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Documentaries in Spanish about environmental impact of meat industry?

I've previously asked which are good documentaries about environmental impact of livestock industry. However, since I'm living in a Spanish-speaking country, I'm more interested in which documentaries have been made, or dubbed, in Spanish?
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Would vegans eat fruits with worms?

Many organic fruits might come with worms inside. Some kind of fruits (like guayaba and mangos during the tropical rainy season) are very likely to have worms inside. Is it vegan to eat them? How do vegans deal with the fact that vegan produce might…
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Is there a daily limit for absorption of vitamin B12?

I am interested in knowing whether there is some biologically imposed limit for an amount of B12 that human body can absorb per day. If so, what happens with the rest of the consumed B12? Is it just expelled from the body with other waste?
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What are the main vegan or vegetarian organizations in Latin America?

Yep, simple and straight-forward: Which are the main veg*n organizations, collectives, etc. in Latin America? In which countries does each organization work? Answer to the comments. Since Riker asks for the meaning of "main" word I suggest to mean…
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