So what kind of bread do vegans eat? As a vegan, it is difficult when craving bread, but there is a limited option on what bread you can buy in your local supermarket. Do we have no choice but to make our bread? What do you do if you’re also a gluten-free vegan? Have you ever wondered why bread isn’t vegan?
Let’s answer these many questions and what we can do as vegans to eat bread.
What kind of bread do vegans eat?
What kind of bread do vegans eat? Vegans can eat any bread as long as there are no animal products in the ingredients. Usually, a lot of bread uses egg and sometimes milk in their ingredients which is why vegans can’t just eat any old bread.
Typically it is known that vegans will gravitate towards sourdough as sourdough usually doesn’t contain animal products, but it is important always to double-check the ingredients as some manufacturers as sneaky and will use secret animal products. This means it is important to understand the terminology used to list ingredients on the back of packets. Make sure you understand the complicated words, so you know exactly what you’re eating.
A decent bread suggestion is Dillon Organic Chia Flax Keto Bread, 6 x 250g Low Carb and Gluten-Free, High Fibre and High Omega 3, A Blend of Chia, Flax, Sunflower Seeds, and Caraway Seeds. The bread is completely gluten-free and suitable for vegans. It also has no nasty chemicals, so it’s a healthy choice of bread.
What bread is not vegan? – What kind of bread do vegans eat?
There are loads of bread brands that vegans can’t consume. Here are just some of them:
- Naan bread
- Bagels
- crumpets
Any bread that contains:
- Honey
- gelatin
- eggs
- milk
- royal jelly
- butter
- buttermilk
When buying your bread, remember to look out for these ingredients.
Vegan bread brands at Walmart – what kind of bread do vegans eat?
We don’t have Walmart in the UK, so I researched this question. These are the vegan-friendly brands that I have discovered:
- Dave’s killer bread
- BFree
- Abes
- O’Doughs
I’m unsure how good these are, as I’ve never tried them. You’ll have to let me know on my contacts page.
Is sourdough bread vegan? – What kind of bread do vegans eat?
Sourdough is usually vegan; remember to double-check the ingredients just in case.
If you are new to sourdough then here is a great book to get you started, Sourdough: Beginner’s guide for vegans.
The book shows you how to make your own sourdough which should be a cheaper and healthier option than going out and spending money on a high-profile brand.
Do vegans eat bread with yeast? – What kind of bread do vegans eat?
Yes, vegans can eat bread with yeast, unless they are a gluten-free vegan like I am it can be even trickier to find organic, gluten-free and vegan bread.
Some vegans avoid vegans because it can cause a severe autoimmune response which can lead to extreme cases for some people who have celiac disease. Or for some people, it can cause bloating and other unpleasant digestive symptoms. In my case, I avoid it because it can cause me to break out with bad acne.
Gluten has no nutritional value anyway, so no one is missing out on anything. There are plenty of gluten-free options on the market
Is white bread vegan? – What kind of bread do vegans eat?
Some white loaves of bread are vegan, just some companies choose to use eggs or milk in their white bread, so always check the labels before you buy.
Or you can make your own at home with Keto Baker London Bread and Cake Mix – Onion Bread, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Low-Carb. The ingredients are entirely gluten-free and vegan. It is a good way to learn how to make your own foods from scratch, especially starting out as a vegan.
The YouTube video above is an example of a recipe you can follow to make your bread at home. In the description of the video, there is a list of ingredients used in this video so you can add them to your shopping list and make the bread ready for the week ahead. The ingredients in the video can be gluten-free ingredients so you can tailor the recipe to your own desire.
Can vegans eat bread and pasta?
We know from the above content that vegans can eat bread as long as they check the ingredients for animal products.
But what about pasta?
Most kinds of pasta are vegan but just like the bread, you need to check the ingredients list. The pasta I recommend is Explore Cuisine – Gluten Free Plant Pasta, Organic, Low Carb, High Protein, Perfect for Vegan Diets (Fava Bean Fusilli). This is the pasta that I like to use and have used since I became vegan. The pastas are made by vegan pulses such as chickpea and Fava bean which means these pastas are a great protein source in your diet. They are also gluten-free and don’t taste any different to normal pasta.
It even only takes a few minutes to cook in boiling water, not as long as regular pasta, which is an added bonus.
Conclusion
So overall, what kind of bread do vegans eat? Vegans can eat most bread, but the moral of this post is to check the ingredients list of the bread to ensure it does not contain any animal products. From experience, I mainly find bread brands tend to sneak some eggs as an emulsifier to hold all the ingredients together. It’s good to know that vegans can eat white bread and not just bread that is full of grains and seeds.
We have learnt that it is easy to make your own bread at home from scratch or by buying a mix that you can quickly whip together. I have even linked an easy-to-follow youtube video on what ingredients to buy for the bread, and it’s all filmed with step-by-step instructions easy for you to follow.
Sourdough is the most popular vegan bread for vegans. But, personally, I’m not a fan of sourdough bread, and I am still currently on the lookout for decent-tasting vegan bread. Even vegan, gluten-free and organic burger buns would be amazing.
We have also learnt that pasta is also vegan as long as you check the ingredients list before you buy, just like the bread. Pasta is also tough to buy if you are a gluten-free vegan but do check out explore cuisine, which is linked above as they do great tasting healthy pasta which is also gluten-free. The pasta tastes even better with some melted Violife vegan cheese on top.
Vegans can also eat yeast, and we have discovered a few Walmart bread brands which you can check out. This was a new thing that I have learnt today as I have never set foot in a Walmart.
If you have any questions about What kind of bread vegans eat? Then please visit my contacts page, which I have already linked above. I hope you have also been inspired to do your research on bread for vegans and maybe have a go at making your bread. Cooking is very therapeutic and I highly recommend it.
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