07/20/2020 / By Zoey Sky
Following the vegan diet means avoiding all animal by-products such as meat, dairy and eggs. But when it comes to bagels, how can vegans tell when a product is vegan or not?
The terms vegan and vegetarian are sometimes interchanged, but these two diets are different. Vegetarian diets exclude meat, poultry, game, fish and shellfish. Some types of vegetarians also do not consume eggs, dairy or other animal by-products.
Meanwhile, a vegan diet – sometimes considered the “strictest” form of vegetarianism – requires dieters to forego all food that comes from animals such as eggs, dairy, meat and other animal-derived foods or additives like gelatin or honey.
Bagels are doughnut-shaped bread made from a simple, yeasted dough that is boiled, dried and finished in an oven. They’re available in many flavors, from sweet to savory. In addition, bagels can also come with various toppings, but not all kinds of bagels and toppings are considered vegan.
If you’re not sure if your bagel is vegan, ask about the ingredients used to make it and any fillings added to your bagel.
Regular bagels are considered vegan because they’re made with vegan ingredients, such as:
Vegan bagel recipes may also include other ingredients like berries, fruits, grains, herbs, nuts, seeds, spices and vegetables to add color, flavor and texture.
Bagel recipes or store-bought products may include non-vegan ingredients such as:
Non-vegan bagels may also include the following fillings or toppings:
You can ensure that your bagels are vegan by checking ingredient labels and looking for stores with a vegan certification. Alternatively, you can make bagels at home. (Related: Here’s why fiber-rich psyllium husk is often used in keto and vegan recipes.)
Checking product labels
When buying bagels from a store, check the ingredient list for non-vegan items such as eggs, honey, honey powder, L-cysteine (E920), milk and milk products. You can also check if a brand is vegan by contacting the manufacturer directly.
Checking the vegan certification of products
While most countries don’t regulate the labeling of vegan products by law, independent organizations like Certified Vegan offer vegan certification of products.
Note that while a product may be vegan, it might not always be labeled as such. Confirm if a product is vegan by reviewing the ingredient list before purchasing it.
Make your own bagels
To make sure your bagels are vegan and made with quality ingredients, try baking your own bagels at home.
Dairy-free homemade bagels
Ingredients:
Preparation:
You can also add other toppings and ingredients to the homemade bagels such as fresh or dried herbs, garlic, grains (e.g., oats or rye), nuts, onions and spices. Alternatively, you can use other vegan toppings like nut butter.
Check labels to verify that bagels are vegan-friendly. You can also make bagels at home using natural ingredients to ensure that they are 100 percent vegan.
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