Note that I’m talking about the actual bagels themselves being vegan, not the toppings, so you’ll still need to apply some vegan logic when it comes to how to fill your bagel sandwich. If you’re out and about and get the vegan bagel munchies, or have run out of tasty bagels at home and need a fix there and then, you can head to these places and rest assured that your bagel will be vegan. Western Bagel (all except Egg, Orginal Bagelettes Wheat and Wholewheat).Thomas’ bagels (as well as thins and minis) – blueberry, cinnamon swirl, everything and plain bagels.Sara Lee (all flavors apart from the Soft and Smooth varieties).Deland (all except Cinnamon and Raisin, and Gluten-Free Millet).It’s not an exhaustive list but it is an up-to-date one (as of January 2022), so do let me know in the comments if you find any other vegan brands. The following are all the store-bought bagels I’ve been able to identify – nonetheless, manufacturers can change ingredients at any moment so while I recommend that you gravitate towards these popular brands, double-check the ingredient list to be on the safe side. Making bagels at home is easy! These pumpkin raisin ones are perfect for a fall breakfast with lots of warming spicesĬontinue Reading Which store brands are vegan? Some vegan guides warn against bleached flours, alleging they contain bone char, however, this has since been debunked. You can save yourself a little time by checking for a vegan stamp first before examining the ingredients list and any “Contains” warnings. Something else to keep in mind is that there are some certified vegan bagels available in the US, although if a bagel is not certified that doesn’t mean that it’s not vegan – simply that the company hasn’t applied for vegan certification.
If you’re out and about and want a bagel sandwich, some easy go-to vegan options are a classic bagel with smashed avocado, hummus, vegan cream cheese (such as Kite Hill), or peanut butter as a base.
Now that you’ve learned how to identify whether a bagel is vegan or not, you just need to be mindful of your vegan bagel toppings. If you’re getting some fresh bagels from a bakery and they look suspiciously shiny, you’ll also need to check whether an egg wash has been used on them.
E920 (can be produced from either human hair or animal hair and feathers).Diacetyl Tartaric Ester of Monoglyceride (DATEM).Much like when investigating my favorite tortilla chip brand ( are Doritos vegan?), I was surprised to find out that there are also a few additives and preservatives that are not clearly vegan or not, as they can be derived from either animal or plant-based sources – you’ll have to use your own judgment when it comes to these additives: L-Cysteine (normally derived from animal hair or feathers).These are some of the non-vegan items you might need to keep an eye out for when getting ready to enjoy what you hope is a vegan bagel: Of course, aside from egg and milk, you’ll also need to keep an eye out for non-vegan ingredients such as honey or white sugar where bone char from animal bones was used in making it. In short, allergy labeling has made it easier now for you to ascertain whether a product such as a bagel is suitable for the vegan diet or not. There must be a section close to the ingredients selection labeled “Contains” which then lists food allergens, for example “Contains Egg, Milk, and Wheat”.casein isolate (milk), albumin (egg), and so on, or: The allergen food source must be declared in brackets after the ingredient, e.g.Milk and egg are two of the eight major allergens and as such all ingredient labels must be labeled in one of two ways. The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) of 2004 requires certain labeling of foodstuffs that contain major food allergens. Luckily, it’s pretty easy to find out whether a store-bought bagel contains eggs or dairy products nowadays. However many store-bought brands also contain preservatives and other animal products such as whey (a common ingredient in premade bakery products that have been mass-produced). A plain bagel is usually made with simple ingredients like flour, malt, salt, sugar, water, and yeast, and can also have a sprinkle of poppy seeds or sesame seeds on top. Good news, a regular basic bagel is, in theory, usually a vegan bagel – or it should be. This is a particularly good idea for people who might not be vegan but may have egg or dairy allergies. NB: Always double-check the ingredient label as manufacturers may change ingredients at any time. Today we examine what ingredients to look out for and hunt down a list of vegan bagels so you can enjoy them!
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