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Life Free From Soya and Worcester Sauces
These two sauces are made by Life Free From (which is owned by MH Foods) and are certified by the Vegan Society of UK.
They are distributed in Ireland by Kelkin.
- reduced salt, wheat & gluten free.
- Soya sauce is GM free.
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Ingredients:
Soya Sauce: Water, Sugar, Hydrolysed Soya Protein, Losalt (4%) (Losalt Contains 33% Sodium Chloride and 66% Potassium Chloride), Colour (Caramel), Acidity Regulators (Acetic Acid, Lactic Acid), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate).
Ingredients:
Worcester Sauce:
Water, Spirit Vinegar, Concentrated Apple Juice, Garlic, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Colour (Caramel), Tamarind Extract, Losalt (0.7%) (Sodium Chloride (33%), Potassium Chloride (66%)), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Flavouring, Spice, Thickener (Xanthan Gum), Spice Extract.
Where to buy:
- Superquinn & SuperValu. Dunnes Stores also stock the Soya Sauce.
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Tahini
Tahini paste is made from crushed sesame seeds and has quite a nutty taste.
- The dark version is made from the whole sesame seed and is highly nutritious.
- The light version contains hulled sesame seed, and therefore contains less vitamins and minerals.
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Tahini is highly nutritious:
- Contains amino acids, calcium, B vitamins, vitamin E, A, essential fatty acids, iron manganese, phosphorous, potassium, sulphur and zinc.
- Richer in protein than cow milk, soya beans, sunflower seeds and most nuts (Tahini is 20% complete protein).
- No saturated fats and no cholesterol. Nevertheless it does have a high calorie content, so to be used in moderation!
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Where to use it:
Tahini paste is used in a variety of dishes, such as hummus, baba ghanoush, as a sauce/dip for salads and vegetables and can also be used on its own as a spread, like peanut butter or margarine.
Tahini originates in ancient Persia (Iran) and is widely used in the Arabic speaking countries of the Mediterranean.
Notes:
- Tahini is sold in 250g jars, at any health food store and asian shops.
- The hulling process is either chemical or "mechanical". All brands available at health food stores were processed mechanically.
- For health reasons, we would advise you to stay away from the chemically hulled tahini.
Cheezly
Cheezly is a vegan cheese that melts and tastes pretty much like cheese made from cow milk.
- Ideal for pizzas, quesadillas, pastas, grilled cheese sandwiches- anything you can imagine melting cheese onto or into.
- Available in 7 delicious flavors – White cheddar style, red cheddar style, Mozzarella, Nacho style, Cheddar with Faux Bacon, and Garlic and Herb, super melting style.
- Free from hydrogenated fats, gluten, artificial colours/preservatives, cholesterol and GMOs.
- Made by the Redwood Co.
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Sheese
Bute Island foods is a family-run business based in Scotland, specialized in making vegan cheese, called Sheese.
- All their range is suitable for vegans.
- Sheese is available in 2 ranges:
Hard dairy-free cheese,
Cream cheese, called “Creamy Sheese”
- Can be used in cooking as a direct substitute for cheese.
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Plamil Mayonnaise
Plamil offers a range of vegan mayonnaise, which tastes very similar to the egg based version.
- All their range is suitable for vegans.
- Light, creamy, and has a smooth texture.
- Can be used as a sandwich filler, on salads, vegetables, as a spread or as a dip.
- Cholesterol free, gluten free, high in essential polyunsaturates.
- Contains no artificial colours, flavours, preservatives, GMO.
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Ingredients:
Sunflower Oil (54%), Water (33%), Cider Vinegar, Pea Protein (1%), Garlic Puree (1%), Apple Juice, Sea Salt, Stabilisers: Guar and Xanthan Gums, Lemon Juice.
Kelkin Dairy Free Mayonnaise
Kelkin is the maker of this vegan mayonnaise, which tastes very similar to the egg based version.
- Contains sunflower oil, flaxseed oil and apple juice.
- Creamy, and has a smooth texture.
- Can be used as a sandwich filler, on salads, vegetables, as a spread or as a dip.
- Gluten free.
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Ingredients:
Water, Sunflower Oil (40%), Flaxseed Oil (5%), Apple Juice Concentrate (5%), Thickener: Modified Maize Starch, Soya Protein, Salt, Acidity Regulators: Acetic Acid, Citric Acid, Stabilisers: Xanthan Gum, Mustard Flour..
Where to buy:
- Superquinn, Spar and Londis.
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Recipes
Vegan cooking is easy, healthy, nutritious and delicious.
Visit our recipes section to find lots of great recipes.
On the menu:
..and more to come..
Is Alcohol Vegan?
 Not all alcohol beverages are suitable for vegans.
Some beers, wines and spirits may have been filtered with products derived from nonhuman animals.
Most common products:
- Animal Albumen = Dried blood.
- Casein = Milk protein (also Caseinate).
- Egg Albumen = Egg whites
- Gelatin = fining agent made from the connective tissues and bones of animals.
- Glycerin = Anti-foaming agent made from animal fat (also Glyceryl Monostearate)
- Honey = Flavouring and sweetener made by bees.
- Insects = used for coloring agents.
- Insinglass = bladders of fishes.
- Pepsin = foamin agent, taken from the stomach of pigs.
To find out which products are suitable for vegans:
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