Becoming vegan is easy when you understand the essence of it. According to Wikipedia, veganism is defined as follows: "Veganism is a lifestyle in which a person abstains from animal products to the extent possible and practicable, accompanied by a connected philosophy that rejects the notion of owning animals."

Your Food Choices

As a vegan, you avoid animal-derived products, which include all items that come from animals. While it's clear that you abstain from meat, pork, fish, and poultry, the list goes beyond that. Milk, eggs, gelatin, animal-based additives (E-numbers), honey – animal-derived elements are present in many unexpected places. We've compiled a list of E-numbers and substances to watch out for, making your vegan journey more straightforward. With this knowledge, identifying animal-derived products becomes easier, facilitating avoidance.

But what should I eat?

There are two ways to approach this:

You can transform a meal you used to enjoy, like meatballs with sauce and potatoes, into a fully plant-based version. Swap the meatballs for substitutes, or follow a vegan recipe from scratch, perhaps using sunflower seeds and beans. Alternatively, you can dive into the world of vegan and plant-based recipes, which exclude any animal-derived components. These recipes often incorporate beans, lentils, vegetables, plant-based creams, and more. Embrace variety, create your versions, and experiment!

For all other food items – cereals, spreads, candies – you can turn to our product scanner to identify vegan-friendly options available on the market. Lots of normal products are 'accidentally' vegan, for example Oreos!

Clothing, Hygiene, and More

Unfortunately, animal-derived materials exist in clothing, the pillows we sleep on, and the soap we use. However, numerous alternatives are available; you just need to be conscious of your choices and minimize your use of animal derived products. You can scan beauty and hygiene products using our app as well.

Veganism – A Lifestyle

Certain choices can reduce animal suffering in your lifestyle. Opt for cruelty-free items, refrain from supporting activities like animal circuses or zoos. These entities exploit animals for entertainment and profit at the animals' expense. Our stance as vegans opposes the normalization of animal suffering and dehumanization.