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Is naan vegan?

Sometimes vegan — naan is derived from cow's milk, which means a calf was separated from its mother for it to exist.

Sometimes vegan

Is naan vegan?

Sometimes vegan

Why

naan is derived from cow's milk, which means a calf was separated from its mother for it to exist.

What to use instead

breadIt does exactly the same job in coffee, cooking and baking, with no change in method.

How to check a label

Ingredient lists are legally required to name allergens such as milk and egg in bold, which catches most hidden animal ingredients. E-numbers and processing aids are the gap: E120, E441, E542, E904 and E920 are animal-derived, and processing aids often go unlisted. When in doubt, look for a certified vegan mark or ask the manufacturer directly — most reply within a few days.

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