Question 1

What makes a product vegan?

Accepted Answer

A vegan product contains no animal-derived ingredients whatsoever — no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, or animal-based additives. This includes less obvious ingredients like gelatin, whey, casein, animal rennet, and carmine (a red colouring made from crushed insects). SatvikScan checks every ingredient in a product's full ingredient list against a comprehensive database of animal-derived ingredients before marking it vegan.

Question 2

Is vegan the same as Sattvic?

Accepted Answer

No. Vegan and Sattvic are different classification systems that often overlap but are not identical. Vegan is a strict ingredient test — no animal products of any kind. Sattvic is an Ayurvedic quality classification that can include fresh dairy like milk, ghee, and yoghurt, none of which are vegan. Conversely, some vegan foods — such as garlic, onion, or heavily processed plant-based meat substitutes — are classified as Rajasic or Tamasic in Ayurveda. SatvikScan shows both classifications separately so you can filter by whichever matters to you.

Question 3

Can a product be vegan but not vegetarian?

Accepted Answer

No — every vegan product is automatically vegetarian, since veganism is the stricter subset of the two diets. Vegetarian allows dairy, eggs, and honey; vegan excludes all of them. A product can be vegetarian without being vegan (for example, a cheese made with dairy), but it cannot be vegan without also being vegetarian.

Question 4

How does SatvikScan detect hidden animal ingredients?

Accepted Answer

SatvikScan's ingredient analysis engine checks each product's full ingredient list against a curated database of animal-derived substances, including ones that are easy to miss on a label — such as whey, casein, gelatin, isinglass, shellac, non-vegetarian rennet, and carmine (E120). Every classification is then reviewed by a human moderator before being marked verified, so only confirmed vegan products appear as vegan in the directory.

Question 5

Why does a product's vegan status matter alongside its Sattvic classification?

Accepted Answer

The two systems answer different questions. Sattvic classification reflects Ayurvedic quality principles around freshness and purity, while vegan status is a strict, universally recognised dietary standard that excludes any animal-derived ingredient. Someone following a vegan diet for ethical or health reasons needs the vegan badge specifically — a product can be Sattvic and still contain dairy, so relying on the Sattvic label alone would not reliably identify vegan products.

Question 6

Are all plant-based products automatically vegan?

Accepted Answer

No. A product being plant-based in origin doesn't guarantee it's vegan — many plant-based foods are processed using animal-derived aids, such as sugar refined with bone char, or wine and juice clarified with gelatin or isinglass. Additives and colourings like carmine (E120) also sometimes appear in products marketed as plant-based. SatvikScan checks the full ingredient list rather than assuming plant-based products are automatically vegan.

Vegan food products

What does Vegan mean?

MAPLE FLAVOURED SYRUP

CORN FLAKES

Basilico

Black vinegar onion

Young Green Jackfruit In Brine

Desi JAGGERY

Desi GUR

Moccona Classic 5 medium roast

Marmite Yeast Extract

Heinz BBQ sauce hickory smoke

Pandan coconut milk

Mister Potato Crisps

Spanish Stuffed Green Olives

Organic ramen noodles

Maggi sos cili thai

Hoi Sin Sauce

Spicy Korean Sauce

Mixed Pickle South Indian Style

Italian Passata

Rolled Oats

Mild Salsa

Thick ‘N Chunky Salsa

High protein low carb wraps

Wheat Flour COOKIES

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