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Plant Based Dictionary

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

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Ecosystem

The interdependent system in nature that vegans advocate for preserving.

Eczema

A skin condition, some products made without animal ingredients are used for treatment.

Edamame

Immature soybeans, a popular vegan snack or ingredient.

Einkorn Wheat

An ancient wheat variety that is often used in vegan baking.

Elderflower

A flower often used in vegan food products and beverages.

Empanadas

Vegan pastry pockets filled with plant-based ingredients.

Environment

The ecosystem and natural world, central to vegan philosophy and advocacy.

Enzyme

Protein that helps speed up chemical reactions; plant-based enzymes are important for vegans.

Essential Fatty Acids

Healthy fats important in vegan diets, especially Omega-3 and Omega-6.

Ethical Veganism

The practice of avoiding animal products for ethical reasons.

Faux Meat

Plant-based meat alternatives.

Fermentation

A process used in food production, often in vegan foods like tempeh and kimchi.

Fermented Foods

Foods like kimchi, miso, and sauerkraut, often included in a vegan diet for probiotics.

Fettuccine

A type of pasta, often made vegan by using egg-free noodles.

Flaxseeds

Seeds used as an egg substitute in vegan baking.

Flexitarian

A person who primarily follows a plant-based diet but occasionally eats animal products.

Folic Acid

A vitamin B, important for vegans, especially during pregnancy.

Food Security

A goal often supported by veganism to ensure access to sustainable, plant-based foods.

Fried Tofu

A popular vegan protein option.

Fruits and Vegetables

The foundation of a vegan diet.

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