Groceries

Other products that are useful to know about when changing to a plant-based diet are things like margarine, mayonnaise, egg replacers and bouillons.

Pure Margarine
www.puredairyfree.co.uk

The Pure brand was primarily developed for people with food sensitivities in mind, particularly those who have an allergy or intolerance to dairy. It's the most commonly used margarine by vegans. As well as being dairy-free it's also free from: artificial colourings & preservatives, added flavourings, gluten, hydrogenated oils and GM ingredients. Pure is available in all health food shops and also most of the major supermarkets, including Tesco, Sainsbury's and Waitrose.

Plamil Egg Free Mayonnaise
www.plamilfoods.co.uk

Plamil's egg free mayonnaise range leads the market in all respects. However you like to use mayonnaise, their egg free mayo is just what your looking for, surpassing all others in fabulous taste and superior quality. Take your pick from either plain, garlic, tarragon or chilli varieties. It's so versatile and with its light creamy, smooth texture, the range will add piquancy to your salads, compliment potatoes and can be used as an ideal sandwich filler or even just put out for a dip. They make an organic egg free mayonnaise now too in a variety of flavours. Most Plamil mayonnaises can be found in the major supermarkets and also in health food shops nationwide. If yours doesn't stock it then ask as they will be able to order it in for you.

Egg Replacers

There are plenty of egg substitutes available for baking or preparing a dish that calls for eggs. They usualy contain a blend of raising ingredients and stabiliser in a potato starch and tapioca flour base. Orgran "No egg" is produced in Australia and contains no cholesterol, lactose, eggs or derivatives. Low in fat, egg replacers are perfect for use in cakes, biscuits, pancakes and most other recipes that require egg. Other brands include Ener-G and Allergycare. All these replacers can be found in health food shops and also online from:
www.goodnessdirect.co.uk
www.veganstore.co.uk

Bouillon

Marigold Swiss Vegetable Organic Vegan Bouillon Powder is a natural enhancer of all soups, stews, casseroles, sauces, savouries, rice and grain dishes. It also makes a delicious hot drink as it's instantly soluble in hot liquid. Marigold Bouillon is widely available in most of the major supermarkets. Vecon is another great product, it's a smooth concentrated paste made from a unique blend of vegetables, yeast extract and hydrolysed protein. It makes a delicious stock or drink plus vecon has a high nutritional value with added iron and vitamins. Vecon is very versatile as a stock or casserole base and is even delicious as a drink. Just add a teaspoon to a mug of hot water and stir. Vecon is available in most independent health food shops as well as online from:
www.goodnessdirect.co.uk
www.veganstore.co.uk

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