UK - Vegan Ice Cream Recipes for Commercial Kitchens discussed by Carpigiani UK

More and more people now are changing their diets and turning to a plant-based diet or a vegan lifestyle including products that are made without non-vegan products and made cruelty-free. It is astounding that the number of vegans between 2014 and 2018 has quadrupled, with approximately 1.16% of the population eating and using plant-based products only, this compares to just 0.25% in 2014.

What is Veganism?

Veganism is defined as a way of living which excludes all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose. Someone is vegan will avoid not only animal-derived products, but clothing and shoes that contain leather and fur, and beauty products that have been tested on animals.

Why Choose a Vegan Lifestyle?

Many people choose to become vegan for many different reasons including:

- A greater awareness of the impact it has on the environment

- The ethics of animal cruelty

- Improve overall health

- A combination of all three

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Vegans don’t eat and use anything that comes from an animal or that has been tested on an animal. They don’t eat meat or fish or anything that contains dairy products including; eggs, milk, cheese, yoghurt and other products that have animal origins or animal ingredients. Gelatin, beeswax and products for which animal testing is done are also avoided.

Years ago being a vegan would have taken a lot of planning and preparation, however as it has become more popular there is now a wide variety of substitute meats, cheeses, milk and other products easily available in our UK supermarkets.

Is being Vegan good for your health?

Increasing your intake of fruit and vegetables will always help your health as with any diet a vegan diet should be varied and well planned to ensure you still have the right nutrients, vitamins and the things your body needs to remain healthy and active. Being 100% vegan is not for everyone, however, changing to a more plant-based diet is good for a healthy balance. Intensive farming and poor soil quality can mean that people who eat a plant-based diet will not get the B12 they need for proper cell function unless they are eating foods that are fortified with vitamin B12. B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that a human body needs to function properly and the Dutch Society for Veganism advises anyone who eats a vegan diet to take a vitamin B12 supplement in addition to their diet.

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Take some inspiration from the Vegan Ice Cream Recipes we have included in our article here: www.carpigiani.co.uk/vegan-ice-cream-recipes-commercial-kitchens/