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Plant Based Dictionary

Your go-to guide for understanding hundreds of thoroughly researched plant-based terms.

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Abattoir

A slaughterhouse.

Accredited Vegan

Certified as vegan by an official body.

Agave

A plant used as a sweetener alternative to honey.

Algae

Aquatic plants, often used in vegan food products.

Animal Liberation

Movement advocating for the freedom of all animals from exploitation.

Animal Rights

The belief that animals have rights similar to human rights.

Animal Testing

The use of animals for experimentation, typically opposed in vegan philosophy.

Aquafaba

The liquid from canned beans, used as a vegan egg replacement.

Ascorbic Acid

A form of Vitamin C, found in many plant-based foods.

Açaí

A berry from the açaí palm, often used in vegan smoothies and bowls.

B12

Vitamin B12, often supplemented in vegan diets.

BPA-Free

Refers to products made without Bisphenol A, which is harmful to both animals and the environment.

Bacon

A popular animal-based food item often replaced by plant-based alternatives.

Baleen Whale

A type of whale, which is often a subject of vegan advocacy against whaling.

Barista

A person who prepares coffee, often making vegan-friendly drinks.

Biodegradable

Products that break down naturally, preferred by vegans to reduce waste.

Biodiversity

The variety of life, which veganism often promotes protecting.

Blended Burger

A burger combining plant-based ingredients with small amounts of meat, often aimed at flexitarians.

Bowl

A meal served in a bowl, often with vegan ingredients like grains, vegetables, and legumes.

Buckwheat

A gluten-free grain often used in vegan cooking.

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