Why does it say vegan on the package?

There are numerous reasons for people to choose a vegan lifestyle. Even if you choose to eat vegan occasionally, it is helpful if you can spot the claim vegan on your snack or food item. This way you can be sure that what you are eating does not contain products of animal origin.

The vegan lifestyle 

What is the difference between a vegetarian and vegan lifestyle? People who eat vegan do not eat products of animal origin at all, including eggs, dairy products such as cheese and milk, eggs, etc., while vegetarians limit themselves to omitting meat, fish and poultry.

Because it is sometimes difficult to find products of animal origin on food labels, it can be very helpful to be able to rely on the claim vegan.

This is because animal products are often found in foods in which you would not expect to find them. And misleading statements can cause confusion. For example, many baking and frying products state on their labels that they are a "plant-based product," yet they contain animal fats or milk ingredients. Whey, milk powder, butterfat and whey powder, for example, are products of animal origin.

Why choose vegan?

The 3 main reasons to choose vegan are:

Animal welfare

One of the most well-known reasons for choosing a vegan lifestyle is to avoid unnecessary animal suffering. Today, there are more than enough plant-based alternatives to animal products without sacrificing living standards or taste.

Ecological imprint 

A vegan lifestyle undeniably has a lower ecological footprint. Meat and dairy production on the current scale is unsustainable for our planet, due to the large intake of land area and high CO2 emissions from these industries. But also because of the huge amounts of water required for meat production.

Health

Whatever your reasons for going for a vegan lifestyle or eating vegan occasionally, the claim vegan on the packaging of your healthy snacks, can be your guideline to healthy breaks.

Did you know that many of the snacks in the JustBite range are vegan friendly? With an assortment of more than 250 snacks based on seeds, nuts, seeds, vegetables or fruits, there is certainly enough choice and variety for every taste and preference. Explore the range for your home or office.