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Is palm oil vegan? Everything you need to know about palm oil

Palm oil comes from the fruit of oil palms, and therefore does not directly use animal produce. However, the huge environmental implications associated with its production mean many people avoid buying products containing palm oil. What is palm oil and how is it made? Palm oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the fruit of …

Cruelty-Free beauty brand Aveda continues global expansion with Indian launch

Leading cruelty-free beauty brand Aveda has continued its global expansion with a debut on the Indian market. The US-based cosmetics company uses Indian Ayurvedic principles – utilising plants and herbs in its beauty products. Cindy Angerhofer, executive director of Botanical Research for Aveda, told Vogue: “We honour the traditional practices and uses of Ayurvedic herbs, …

5 times Miley Cyrus showed the world that vegan fashion is fabulous

Iconic vegan Miley Cyrus proves time and time again that you can both love fashion and show compassion to animals – without compromising on style. Here’s Totally Vegan Buzz’s pick of her top 5 looks donning vegan fashion. 1. All black leather and fur Miley owned these looks while promoting her new single “Nothing Breaks …

Vegan musician Moby makes heartfelt plea to meat-eaters this Christmas

Iconic vegan musician Moby has taken to Instagram to urge his followers to think of the animals this Christmas. In an Instagram story, he revealed: “All I want for Christmas is you to be one less person hurting animals.” Besides the graphic featuring a Christmas tree, he wrote: “If you love animals, please don’t do …

Celebs Lucy Watson, Penelope Cruz and Poppy Delevingne pile more misery on ‘dying’ fur industry

More and more celebrities are throwing their weight behind the movement to eliminate animal fur from the fashion industry. Top fashion designers and retailers have recently pledged to go animal fur-free – including Burberry, Gucci, Michael Kors, Diane von Furstenberg, John Galliano, and many others. Chanel was one of the latest brands to ban fur, …

Do vegans eat honey? Everything a vegan needs to know about honey

Veganism is all about preventing harm to animals, but there’s one food not all vegans agree on: Is it OK to eat honey? Honey and veganism Honey is a sweet viscous food produced by bees. Honey bees extract nectar from flowers and regurgitate it when they reach their hive. This is processed by enzymatic activity …

What is Miso? Everything you need to know about Miso

Miso is a Japanese staple used as a flavour enhancer. It commonly features in soups, dressings, tacos and butter. But what is miso? Is it vegan? What varieties are there? Is it healthy? Where can you buy it? Totally Vegan Buzz brings you the ultimate guide to miso. What is miso? Miso is a thick …

What is Sauerkraut? Everything you need to know about Sauerkraut

Sauerkraut is a popular vegan cabbage-based food often used as a topping on vegan hot-dogs and sandwiches. But what is sauerkraut? Is it healthy? How do you make it? Where did it originate? Totally Vegan Buzz brings you the ultimate guide to sauerkraut. What is sauerkraut? Sauerkraut is a tangy dish made from fermented cabbage …

What is Kombucha? Everything you need to know about Kombucha

Kombucha has been making waves as a vegan health drink. But what does it taste like? What’s in it? Is it really good for you? And what is SCOBY? Totally Vegan Buzz provides the ultimate guide to Kombucha. An introduction to kombucha Kombucha is a fizzy, slightly alcoholic drink made from fermented tea, sugar and …

What is Tempeh? Everything you need to know about Tempeh

Tempeh is a popular soy-based food often used as a meat replacement in vegan and vegetarian dishes. But what is tempeh? Is it healthy? How do you make it? Where does it come from? Totally Vegan Buzz brings you the definitive guide to tempeh. What is tempeh? Tempeh is a traditional soy based food commonly …

What is Tofu? Everything you need to know about Tofu

Tofu is a hugely popular soy-based food which is often used as a meat replacement in vegan and vegetarian dishes. But what is tofu? Is it healthy? How do you make it? Where does it come from? Totally Vegan Buzz brings you the definitive guide to tofu. Introduction Tofu, also known as bean curd or …