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How can I identify whether the sugar in a packaged food is vegan or not?

Many packaged foods contain sugar, which may be processed using bone char. I read on the net that the usage of bone char in sugar production is decreasing. How can I identify whether the sugar in a packaged food is vegan or not?
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Could a vegetarian diet indirectly cause vitamin C deficiency?

Obvious answer is no but... I quickly see a difference when I don't get much fruit (or fruit-juice) for a few weeks, my gums start bleeding more easily and get a bit painful - known consequences of a vitamin C deficiency, among other possible causes…
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Alternative meat imitation protein options that are GF and soy-free

Are there any affordable alternative meat imitation protein products that are both gluten-free and soy-free in the United States?
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Vegetarian diet during pregnancy

I want to know whether it is safe to follow a vegetarian diet (with no meat or fish) during pregnancy. Will there be any disadvantages to my baby (nervous system and brain, for example) because of not eating fish or meat, since meat protein may…
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How much land and water is used for farming animals?

I am curious how much arable land and water is used in the production of meat, dairy, eggs, and other farmed-animal products. This should include the resources used for production of the feed for the animals. Expressed as a percentage of total in…
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Is it bad to consume large quantities of spirulina and chlorella?

I have read that more than 2 grams a day of any of these products could be bad for you. I used to take it a lot because of the protein they have specially when I go to the gym. Does anybody have more information on this matter? If so what vegan…
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Are there any movies where veg*ism plays a major role in the plot?

I wonder if there are any movies where the story has something to do with vegetarianism/veganism. I'll give an example: let's think about the famous movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. It's a movie, not a documentary, but it gives a cutting…
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How is the word "veg*n" used in oral communication?

Recently I saw someone use the word Veg*n on this site and I had never seen it before. According to wiktionary, it appears to be a term that includes both vegetarians and vegans. And indeed there is a question already on this site about its…
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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. Similar question has also been asked on Quora here…
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Is there a shop selling vegan sneakers in France?

Are there any vegan sneakers that you can actually try physically before buying in France? Most of the (European) brands that I've found so far only sell online. I know that Vans has some vegan sneakers but I was looking for something different.
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In what ways do some consider animal rights issues to be connected to feminist issues?

Some vegans consider animal rights issues to be an intersectional social justice issue, and connect speciesism to various other isms. In what ways does this perspective consider animal rights issues to be connected to feminist issues?
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Is using bee's wax OK for vegans?

I am not vegan, but was wondering whether vegans will use bee's wax. My guess is that, given most won't eat honey, the answer is no but the method of collecting wax can be different, for example it could be taken from abandoned hives.
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Which sort of soy milk makers automate the most steps?

Making soymilk (or nut milk) by hand calls for lots of blending, cooking and straining. Which machines or machine categories automate most of the steps? Are there non-industrial (i.e. consumer market) versions of a fully automated machine?
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Is it healthy to be a vegetarian?

Considering the human evolution and the diet of our ancestors, are humans biologically able to become a vegeterian and remain healthy?
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Which fake meats are healthy?

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 identify healthier meat substitutes?
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