Vegetarian Food Substitutes

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Vegetarianism is on rise. More and more people are becoming aware of the health benefits of being a vegetarian. The vegetarian food has numerous health benefits.

The vegetarins often face the problem when they eat out because most of the foods are animal based. Fortunately food alternatives are now available for a number of non-vegetarian ingredients. Substitues for ice cream, egg, whey, gelatin and dairy products are mainly soy based.

In the following table, food substitutes are suggested

ProductReplace with
Dairy products like milk, yogurt, cheese, butterSoy milk, soy margarine, soy yogurt, nut milks, rice milks
Egg productsFor cakes & pancakes: 1 banana for 1 egg
2 Tbsp corn starch for 1 egg
1 tspn of soya flour and 1 Tbsp water. 1/4 cup tofu for 1 egg
GelatinAgar agar, fruit pectin,locust bean gum
Hot dogSoy dogs or tofu dogs
Ice CreamFrozen yogurt, soy-or rice based frozen desserts
Pepperoni PizzaSoy varieties
Sausage Soy or tofu sausage
Whey Soy derived whey
Whipped Cream/ Soy based whipped creram
Meat productsFor soups & stew: tofu, tempeh, wheat gluten


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