What is veganism?

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‘Veganism is a stricter form of vegetarianism. Vegans avoid consuming or using any animal products or byproducts. The Vegan Society define veganism as “a way of living, which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of and cruelty to animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose.”

Vegans strictly avoid consuming any foods or beverages that contain:

• meat

• poultry

• fish and shellfish

• eggs

• dairy products

• honey

• insects

• rennet, gelatin, and other types of animal protein

• stock or fats that derive from animals 

Strict vegans also extend these principles beyond their diet and will try, where possible, to avoid any product that directly or indirectly involves the human use of animals. These products can include:

• leather goods

• wool

• silk

• beeswax

• soaps, candles, and other products that contain animal fats, such as tallow

• latex products that contain casein, which comes from milk proteins

• osmetics or other products that manufacturers test on animals 

Many vegetarians also apply some of these principles to their lifestyle, for example, by avoiding leather goods and products that involve animal testing.’ (Source) 

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