Excluding meat and eggs but still consuming milk and dairy products. Use this tag only if avoidance of eggs is specified, otherwise use [lacto-ovo-vegetarianism].
Questions tagged [lacto-vegetarianism]
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What cheese is considered vegetarian?
Most cheeses aren't vegetarian. Are there any types of cheeses which are?
I'm not asking for specific products, but general information on when cheese is not considered vegetarian (e.g. removing some enzymes, or specific techniques/processes which…

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What kinds of vegetarian meal options are available on airlines?
I'm flying to Asia in the summer and I noticed a long list of special diets that are available. In Europe, I have always been able to order a cheese sandwich instead of one that contains meat. Is that the case everywhere, or are there airlines that…

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What are the best sources of vitamin B12 for vegetarians?
What are the best sources of vitamin B12 for vegetarians? Can milk and yogurt make up an adequate daily intake?

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Is "starter" in yogurt vegetarian?
закваска which is an ingredient in Bulgarian yogurt is translated as starter in English. Is this ingredient vegetarian?

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How do you identify cheese made with animal rennet?
The process of turning milk into cheese involves using an enzyme called chymosin. Traditionally in the West, chymosin was obtained from rennet, a substance extracted from the stomachs of dead baby cows. This is obviously problematic from a…

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How to replace eggs in cake recipe and keep the cake from breaking?
I use Betty Crocker's Yellow cake mix. In the cake powder, as the recipe asks, I add about 1 cup of water, half cup of oil but to replace 3 eggs I add a pinch of baking powder and 1/3 cup of homemade greek yogurt.
After baking, the cake tastes…

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Why is egg commonly allowed in vegetarian food?
Very often when talking about vegetarian food, in restaurants or on labels for food, eggs are considered as suitable for vegetarians. There are some labels "lacto-vegetarian" but not so common (at least everywhere I went so far).
I don't understand…

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Vegetarian Mini-Pill (Progestin Only Birth Control)
Does anyone know if any of the "mini pill" brands of progestin-only birth control are vegetarian? I need progestin only options for medical reasons (options which contain estrogen are not options due to a medical condition, and I'm looking for…

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Is the cheese used in PizzaHut and at Dominos in Malaysia vegetarian?
Both of these big food chains provide vegetarian pizzas in most of the country, but is the cheese used in their pizza free from animal enzyme?

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Is body building feasible for vegetarians?
Every athlete and bodybuilder talks about regimes and diets that are non-vegetarian.
Is it possible for vegetarians to beat a non-vegetarian diet? If yes, how?
What are the replacements of high-protein foods and supplements that one would use?
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Is Aloe a source for vitamin B12?
Can a vegetarian drink aloe juice to avoid B12 deficiency?

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