This is an old time favorite of mine, comfort food if you will. Here is an especially tasty recipe that I use often and thought I would share to my fellow Vegans. If you don’t know already many wines are filtered through animal products and not considered vegan. There are a lot of vineyards that [...]
- Kosher Parve (P)
- Is vegan
- Has a low sodium content
- Is low fat
- Is free from dairy
Product Description
Low in fat and naturally sweet. Sweetness comes naturally from the rice itself in this non-dairy beverage. No additional sugar is added. It’s totally lactose and cholesterol-free and very refreshing. It’s a delicious, healthy, naturally sweet alternative to dairy…. More >>
Pacific Natural Foods Rice Non-Dairy Beverage, Plain, 32-Ounce Containers
I’m wondering about the carrageenan in this product. Dr. Weil states: “Carrageenan is a common food additive that comes from red seaweed also known as Irish Moss or Chondrus Crispus. Carrageen has long been used as a thickener and emulsifier in ice cream, yogurt, cottage cheese and other processed food products, including soy milk.”
Dr Weil cites research indicating that “a study published in October 2001 suggest that carrageenan may not be as safe as once thought. Findings from animal studies and a review of the scientific literature showed that degraded forms of carrageenan can cause ulcerations and cancers of the gastrointestinal tract…Dr. Tobacman thinks that undegraded carrageenan – the kind most widely used as a food additive – might also be associated with malignancies and other stomach problems. She suggests that such factors as bacterial action, stomach acid and food preparation may transform undegraded carrageenan into the more dangerous degraded type.
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Rating: 3 / 5