If so, what kind? I choose vegeterian blend whenever possible but what do regular refried beans have in them?
2006-09-01 19:12:09 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Check the label! Do not buy beans made with lard (animal fat) They are not vegan! I usually get Rosarita's Fat Free beans (no lard) and they work okay. Have to add a little cumin and chili powder because without the lard and salt they are little flat tasting. Happy bean eating!
2006-09-01 21:25:57 · answer #1 · answered by soxrcat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most refried beans are made with lard which is an animal fat. There are some vegetarian refried beans on the market. It usually says right on the front of the can if the beans are the vegetarian variety. It should also say right on the label if the beans are prepared using animal fat or not.
2006-09-02 03:10:29 · answer #2 · answered by mardaw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just need to read the ingredient labels. Some that aren't labelled "vegetarian" are. They will contain no meat, of course, and vegetable oil or shortenings.
What you need to look for is the listing of an animal fat, usually lard. But also look for "tallow" or any other animal fat.
A very few brands contain sausage, but this is usually on front label. To follow any special diet, you need to read ingredient labels."Vegetable soup" for example could contain chicken or beef broth. Some white gravy mixes include chicken fat. Even "vegetarian" may not be enough if you are a vegan or have special religious rules. Hari Krishna followers, for example, do not eat onions or garlic.
2006-09-02 04:08:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a general rule no.... many restaurants use pre-packaged beans to save on food cost, unless they are "truly authentic" I honestly can't think of any brand that does include a meat product or fat as beans are such a high source of protein to vegetarians... why would they shut themselves out of that niche market? Hopefully this helps and be sure to ask when dining out, any reputable restaurant will provide ingredients and recipes when asked for them.... if they say no, tell them you have a unspecified food allergy.
2006-09-02 02:25:53 · answer #4 · answered by Porterhouse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. In restaurants they usually are cooked with some kind of meat like ham juices or bacon. Ask the waiter. In cans, look on the label--some say lard and that is animal fat. But some specifically say vegetarian and they do not have any animal fat or products.
2006-09-02 02:18:31 · answer #5 · answered by makingthisup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
regular refried beans contain animal lard
2006-09-02 02:16:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most I have seen have lard in them. Yes, lard. Can you feel your arteries clogging as we talk about it! I like "Old El Paso" vegitarian refried beans the best.
2006-09-02 02:19:54 · answer #7 · answered by Hidisar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some do get the vegetarian refried beans
2006-09-02 03:13:10 · answer #8 · answered by ♥angelbabi♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of them that are in cans have pork grease in them. You need to read the labels. If you make the beans yourself, then you can fix them without animal fat.
2006-09-02 02:15:55 · answer #9 · answered by Trollhair 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of them are fried in lard-beef or hog fat-read the label.I think the vegetarian ones taste better.
2006-09-02 02:21:21 · answer #10 · answered by barbara 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋