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ヴィーガン認証マークが示すもの

― NPO法人ヴィーガン認証協会の認証について ― 近年、食品やスイーツのパッケージ、メニュー表記で見かけることが増えた「ヴィーガン認証マーク」。植物性食品への関心が高まる一方で、「本当に動物性原料は使われていないのか」「基準は誰が決めているのか」と、疑問を持たれる方も少なくありません。 そこで重要な役割を果たすのが、第三者機関によるヴィーガン認証です。日本国内で信頼されるヴィーガン認証 B...

The pros and cons of plant-based

In recent years, plant-based diets have been gaining attention. Many people are avoiding animal products and adopting plant-based foods out of concern for health, the environment, and animal welfar...

What? This too? Surprising vegan foods

When you hear the word vegan, many people may imagine only vegetables, beans, and grains. However, in reality, there are a surprising number of foods that are vegan, some of which may make you won...

What is the natural sweetener "agave syrup"?

Agave syrup is a natural syrup that is gaining attention as a sweetener. It is mainly extracted from the succulent plant Agave and is used to add sweetness to dishes and drinks. Often used as a sub...

What ingredients are used in vegan sweets?

Common ingredients used in vegan sweets Vegan sweets refer to desserts that do not use animal-based ingredients, and are generally made with the following ingredients: ◎Plant-based milk: Instead ...

What is the plant-based food that is currently in the spotlight?

What is plant-based food? Plant-based food is gaining attention around the world as a sustainable eating style. Plant-based foods are foods made from plant-based ingredients, without using any ...