Why are apples not vegan?

If you purchase or grow apples and juice them yourself, apple juice is of course vegan-friendly. However, if you purchase apple juice from a grocery store, many brands are not vegan. The reason is some manufacturers clarify the juice using fish bladders.
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Can vegan eat apples?

Well, every grocery store has a vegan section, only it's usually called “produce.” We eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, such as kale, collard greens, Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, peppers, zucchini, acorn squash, pumpkin, carrots, rutabaga, beets, parsnips, onions, avocados, corn, potatoes, sweet potatoes, ...
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Why can't vegans drink apple juice?

Not all brands of apple juice are considered vegan. Some apple juices contain an ingredient called isinglass which is made from dried fish bladders. And some apples may be waxed with beeswax (from bees) or shellac (from bugs) before being juiced.
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Why is banana not vegan?

Chitosan is an ingredient obtained from crab shells and as a result, the peel of bananas sprayed with chitosan are not vegan-friendly.
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Why are oranges not vegan?

The actual fruit was of course vegan as they are plants and vegans eat a plant based diet. The reason that the oranges are classed as non-vegan is due to the chemicals used, often pesticides, to make the fruit look and grow better.
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Why are lemons not vegan?

Lemons and other fruits are waxed to maintain their appearance and freshness. In addition to shellac, made from a resin secreted by the female lac bug, waxes may be made from beeswax, which is also not strictly vegan.
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Is Coke a vegan?

The vast majority of our drinks, including Coca‑Cola, are suitable for vegetarians and vegans as they do not contain any animal derivatives.
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Why is broccoli not vegan?

“Because they are so difficult to cultivate naturally, all of these crops rely on bees which are placed on the back of trucks and taken very long distances across the country. “It's migratory beekeeping and it's unnatural use of animals and there are lots of foods that fall foul of this. Broccoli is a good example.
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Are McDonald fries vegan?

Unfortunately NOT Vegan at McDonald's (in the US):

French Fries (contain “Natural Beef Flavor [Wheat and Milk Derivatives]” and are fried in beef fat) Hash Browns (contain milk and fried in beef fat)
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Are strawberries vegan?

The most common varieties include peaches, strawberries, blueberries, and mangoes. All of these fruits are especially good for vegan smoothies. Just use the vegan milk of your choice—it makes sense to choose an unsweetened variety for smoothies since your fruit will add plenty of natural sugars.
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What food is surprisingly not vegan?

Surprising Foods You Think Are Vegan But Aren't
  • Chocolate. Cocoa itself is vegan, but sometimes milk or milk products are added-even to dark chocolate. ...
  • Beer and wine. ...
  • Candy. ...
  • Sugar. ...
  • Non-dairy creamers. ...
  • Red foods. ...
  • Miso soup. ...
  • Bread.
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What foods are surprisingly vegan?

Top Accidentally Vegan Foods
  • Cinnamon Life.
  • Airheads.
  • Cracker Jack.
  • Fritos.
  • Fruit by the Foot.
  • Kettle Brand Potato Chips (sea salt and vinegar)
  • Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars (peanut butter)
  • Ritz Crackers.
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Are carrots vegan?

Carrots are great roasted, stir-fried, steamed, eaten raw and more. Find a wide variety of easy to make, healthy and delicious vegan recipes using carrots! Healthy Tip: Whenever possible, leave the skin on but give your carrots a good scrub before using. There's lots of nutrition and flavor in the skins.
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Is Nutella vegan?

Nutella contains skim milk powder, an animal-derived ingredient. Therefore, it's not vegan. Still, many brands offer similar spreads that are free of animal-based ingredients. Be sure to choose a product that's labeled “vegan.”
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Are fruits vegan?

A vegan diet contains only plants (such as vegetables, grains, nuts and fruits) and foods made from plants. Vegans do not eat foods that come from animals, including dairy products and eggs.
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Are berries vegan?

Animal products can easily be replaced with: Vegetables and fruits such as tomatoes, cabbage, beetroot, pumpkin, garlic, olives, broccoli, apples, nectarines, berries, bananas, melons, and oranges. These kinds of food are an important source of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and fibre.
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Are Chick Fil A fries vegan?

yes, our Waffle Potato Fries® are vegan-friendly! Ready to grab a vegan meal or snack? Head to your closest Chick-fil-A!
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Is ketchup vegan?

To put it simply, yes, Heinz ketchup is vegan-friendly. Not only are all their ingredients plant-based, when it comes to Heinz tomato ketchup they've said 'we can confirm that the product is suitable for a vegan diet. Our sugar is not refined using bone char from animal bones. ' Making it entirely suitable for vegans.
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Are all marshmallows vegan?

First: Are Marshmallows Vegan? No, most store-bought marshmallows contain gelatin, which gives them that ooey-gooey consistency. Unfortunately, since it's derived from animal protein, vegans (and vegetarians) should avoid it. Here are other foods you should avoid as a vegan.
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Why is almond milk not vegan?

If you buy sweetened almond milk, make sure it's sweetened with plant-based sweeteners and not honey, which is an animal by-product. However, it is almost unheard of that a commercial almond milk would be sweetened with honey, so the likelihood of almond milk ever being non-vegan is extremely low.
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Can vegans smoke?

Vegans are also allowed to smoke certain cigarettes if they want to. Just because some cigarettes are vegan doesn't make them healthier! So it's best to do without them in order to protect your health and the lives of animals.
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Why can't vegans eat nuts?

The answer, at least according to QI, is none of them. Commercial farming of those vegetables, at least in some parts of the world, often involves migratory beekeeping. In places such as California, there are not enough local bees or other pollinating insects to pollinate the massive almond orchards.
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Is Oreo vegan?

Oreos are vegan, and they're oat milk's favorite cookie. Milk's favorite cookie is accidentally vegan. Well, at least some are. The classic Oreo and many of its flavor iterations are completely devoid of animal ingredients, which leads to a natural follow-up question: what is the cream filling made out of?
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Is Mountain Dew vegan?

Mountain Dew is generally considered vegan. There are no major animal ingredients in any flavor. Mountain Dew may contain sugar that was processed with bone char from animals, but most vegans don't worry about that since it's very difficult to track or confirm.
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Is popcorn vegan friendly?

Popcorns are kettle corn prepared with oil then seasoned with salt sugar. That is how traditional popcorn is prepared, which makes it vegan. Many popcorn brands are still following the same process, but adding flavor to their product turns it into something non-vegan.
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