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If you have been considering or already begun following a Halal, Vegan and Vegetarian lifestyle, you must know how expensive it can be. Many great stores sell Halal, Vegan and Vegetarian grocery items, but it could be hard to afford. So let us tell you what to look out for and why you should grocery shop from us!
Why are Halal, Vegan and Vegetarian groceries so expensive?
Halal and vegan foods are generally more expensive than non-halal, non-vegan options. There are a few reasons why. For example, prepared vegan/halal burger patties or meat products. If you want halal, vegan burger patties for cheap, you can make it at home. All you have to do is buy ingredients, follow a recipe and enjoy it.
The same applies to any vegan food, and you don't have to worry about it being halal usually. Grocery shopping for vegan items is still more expensive than non-vegan groceries. The demand for fresh, organic fruits and vegetables, non-animal-based dairy and proteins are high. The vegan market is a free one, so companies push for maximized profits along with the high demand.
How to Grocery Shop Halal, Vegan and Vegetarian
Finding Halal, Vegan and Vegetarian grocery items is not as hard as it seems. If you know what to look for, it is very easy. Let us simplify and break down what you need to know to follow a healthier halal lifestyle.
Food Items
There are two things to look out for when it comes to anything edible: is it halal? And is it vegan/vegetarian? Frequently, halal products will have a halal label on them. But, why do they? Well, that's because the animal that the product is based on was slaughtered. Moreover, foods that include pork in any shape or form are not halal. Remember that halal food includes meat and non-pork, animal fat-based products.
Rarely a vegan food is not halal, but halal food is not usually vegan. Keeping that in mind, some vegan foods include:
· Plant/nut-based non-dairy milk or cheese (e.g., almond milk, vegan cheese, etc.)
· No-meat proteins (e.g., veggie patties or sausages, beans, tofu, etc.)
· Non-GMO, organic fruits and vegetables
· Grains (rice, wheat, barley, corn, etc.)
Non-Food Items
The only thing to look out for when it comes to halal and vegan non-food groceries is the ingredients in the products. Depending on your beliefs, you would want to avoid products that contain alcohol, gelatine (or any animal-based fats), or that are non-recyclable/reusable. For example, you should avoid alcohol-containing deodorants, cleaning products, toothpaste and other hygiene products. You could also avoid animal fat-based products such as soaps, candles, and plastic bags – to name a few.