Term Tag

There was a years-long debate in regards to the use of the terms “vegan” versus “plant-based” on food labels. With each terms getting used interchangeably by big brands, the seek for animal-free products has develop into increasingly confusing.  While a vegan label has a transparent definition of what’s excluded from food products (any ingredient that comes from an animal), plant-based has various interpretations and definitions depending on who you ask. The term has develop into a buzzword due to its positive association with health and wellness, and it's now getting used on all forms of products—animal-free or not. While some products labeled plant-based are also vegan, there are brands and restaurants that use plant-based as a synonym for flexitarianism, meaning they...