Vegan NIBs: 10 February 2025

💚 Shift Towards Animal-Based Ingredients in Health Snacks A recent trend has emerged in the food industry, with companies incorporating animal products into health snacks, moving away from the previously dominant plant-based focus. Examples include Wilde’s Protein Chips, made from chicken, egg white, and bone broth, as well as beef isolate protein powders and cacao collagen drinks derived from bone broth. Critics argue that many vegan products are overly processed and lack essential nutrients, leading some consumers to return to animal-based diets for health reasons. FT.com 💚 Exploring Veganuary and Plant-Based Cuisine A new Shots! TV documentary delves into the vegan movement, highlighting various plant-based alternatives ranging from vegan kebabs to black forest cupcakes. This exploration aimed to showcase the diversity and appeal of vegan cuisine during Veganuary. 💚 Research Advises Vegans to Opt for Whole Foods Research from Oxford University suggests that vegans aiming to benefit the environment should consume beans and other natural whole foods rather than processed alternatives like almond milk and lab-grown meat. The study found that unprocessed legumes such as peas and beans performed best in terms of cost, land use, water use, nutrients, greenhouse gas emissions, and health impacts.