Avoid the following or any similar variation of these ingredients: When looking at the ingredients on a product, remember that palm and some animal ingredients hide in plain site.We have included products that contain palm oil marked with a strikethrough (not recommended). Because of deforestation (that harms humans, non-human animals, and the environment) and Indigenous human rights concerns, we recommend you avoid vegan foods that contain palm oil.Pending addition to our list = highlighted yellow & in italics.Because of labor concerns, we recommend you choose carefully when purchasing the following products: chocolate, wine, soda, bananas, and coffee.If you know of other tasty vegan, palm-free foods that we do not have listed, please let us know ! From non-dairy condiments to plant-based “meats,” you’ll find an incredible array of delicious foods listed below. If you would like to try vegan versions of popular foods, we’ve put together a list of palm-free vegan products. If you’re tech savvy, you might search online to find some smartphone apps or websites to assist you in finding vegan-friendly restaurants in your vicinity.
Just be sure to politely ask your server about the possibility of animal ingredients to ensure you can get your dish animal-free (it may help to ask specific questions, such as “Is there any fish sauce or egg in the Vegetable Pad Thai?” at a Thai restaurant or “Is there any lard, stock, or pork in the rice/refried beans?” at a Mexican restaurant).
When eating out, if available, your best option will be a vegan or vegetarian restaurant, but you may also have good luck at the following kinds of restaurants: Afghani, Burmese, Chinese, Ethiopian, Greek, Indian, Mexican, Nepalese, Southwest Asian (commonly referred to as Middle Eastern), Thai, Tibetan, and Vietnamese. Explore unfamiliar aisles at the supermarket (and unfamiliar grocery stores)–you may discover some great new vegan items to try! Some products may be labeled as vegan, but make sure to watch out for honey and palm oil. Hint: if the product has any cholesterol, then it is not vegan (plants do not contain cholesterol). When shopping for packaged foods, you’ll want to read the labels to ensure your food item contains only plant ingredients (if unsure of an ingredient, you can consult the Happ圜ow Ingredients to Avoid list*). If you have the resources, we encourage you to grow your own food ! We encourage people to buy from Black, Indigenous, Brown, and Asian farmers. Ĭheck if there’s a Farmer’s Market or CSA available in your area! Here, you will find fresh (and often organic) produce for reasonable prices, all while directly supporting the farmers who grow our food.
You might also check out our Recipes page and our sister sites, , and. If you have the time and ability to cook your own foods, the best and most nutritious options will typically be those you make yourself from whole plant foods (including some canned, frozen, and fresh fruits and vegetables). This will benefit the animals, the environment, and yourself. One step to eating ethically is to go vegan. Child Labor and Slavery in the Chocolate Industryįood Empowerment Project ’s mission is to help people understand how their food choices can change the world– for the good.