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But there are plenty of foods thatlooklike they should be plant-based that, in actuality, are not.

Take Jell-O, for example.

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The fruity dessert doesnt contain meat, cheese, or any dairy product.

Kimchi

Yes, the basic ingredients of kimchicabbage, scallions, and radishare all plant-based.

Some brands, likeLucky Foods, though, offer tasty, vegan kimchi options.

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Or, embrace your inner chef and whip-up your own kimchi at home.

Surprisingly, most mainstream brands of marshmallows are not vegan or vegetarian.

Similar to Jell-O, they contain gelatin to give them their fluffy, soft shape and texture.

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Luckily, vegan marshmallows are very much a thing.

Or, stock-up on a few bags ofDandies Vanilla Marshmallows on Amazon.

Parmesan Cheese

Vegetarians who eat dairy, this one might surprise youmany Parmesan cheeses arenotvegetarian-friendly.

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Turns out, churning liquid milk into delicious, pizza-ready Parmesan isnt easy.

Look for Parmesan cheese thats vegan and vegetarian-friendly.

Brands likeGo VeggieandParmaboth make a tasty, plant-based topping.

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Processed Sugar

Thinking about jumping on thealt-sugartrain?

Now might be the time.

Otherwise, explore other sweeteners, likecoconut sugar (which is practically the next agave)or beet sugar.

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Orange Juice

OJ… really?

Same goes for vitamin D3, which is often sourced from lanolin, aka sheeps wool.

Or, check out this classic vegan pesto recipe byLove And Lemonsfor a zesty topping or healthy side dish.

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