Glossary of Vegetarian and Vegan Foods and Terms

Need a definition of agave nectar or wondering what it is? Learn more about using agave nectar as a sugar substitute, how to use it in cooking, as a vegan substitute for honey or on a raw food diet.

Whole grain barley is a healthy high-fiber and high-protein grain boasting numerous health benefits. Learn more about cooking with barley, the different types of barley, calories and protein in barley and the numerous health benefits of this healthy whole grain.

What is buckwheat or buckwheat groats? Buckwheat is used in many raw food diet recipes as well as health food products on today's market. Can it be eaten raw? Is it gluten-free? Find out all about buckwheat here. Buckwehat defined, and kasha, too.

Definition of casein, a milk protein.

This detailed but simple definition of cocoa butter explains the origin and culinary uses of the fat.

Wondering about the edamame you've had a Japanese restaurants? If you've like edamame or are wondering what is edamame, here's what you need to know.

Definiton of egg replacer and how to use it.

Definition of flexitarian, also known as semi-vegetarian.

Halloumi cheese is making it's way up the list of popular food trends - and with good reason! Halloumi cheese is a delicious and uniquely grillable cheese. Read on to learn about what is halloumi cheese, cooking and grilling with halloumi, and some halloumi recipes, of course!

Hemp seeds are an up and coming superfood, especially used by vegetarians and those on a raw food diet. Find out why they hemp seeds are so good for you, learn about the nutritional value of hemp seeds, and how you can use them in your daily life.

Hoisin sauce is a Chinese barbeque-like sauce common in vegetarian Asian cooking.

Definition of lacto-vegetarian.

Definition of a macrobiotic diet.

Definition of miso.

Mulberries grow in abundance on fruitful trees. Learn how to use them and why they are good for your health.

Mustard Greens – Health Benefits and Nutrition Facts

Nama shoyu is a common ingredient in raw food cuisine. Find out what this obscure ingredient is, where it comes from and how to get it.

Definition of nutritional yeast.

Definition of ovo-vegetarian, a vegetarian who does not eat eggs.

Definition of pescatarian, occasionally used to describe those who abstain from eating all meat and animal flesh with the exception of fish. Also spelled "Pescetarian".

What is poultry seasoning? Is poultry seasoning vegetarian? If I'm vegetarian, can I eat poultry seasoning?

Definition of a raw vegan diet, also known as living foods.

Never cooked with wheatberries before or just wondering what a wheat berry is? Check out this simple definition and guide for everything you need to know about wheat berries. Wheatberries defined.

What is quinoa? Quinoa is a healthy whole grain (well, a seed actually) that is a healthy complete protein for vegetarians and vegans.

RD - What is an RD? - RD Defined. Also, information about vegetarian and vegan RDs.

Definition of seitan.

Definition of tahini, a vegan sesame seed paste used in many ethnic cuisines.

Definition of tempeh.

Definition of textured vegetable protein, TVP.

Definition of tofu.

What is a Tofurkey?

Trans fats, or trans fatty acids are found naturally in some foods and added to others in the form of hydrogenated oils. Read on to find out more about trans fats/trans fatty acids.

Definition of vegan.

Definition of vegetarian, also known as lacto-ovo-vegetarian.

Definition of wakame, a seaweed and raw and living food.

Wondering what the word "flexitarian" means? Are you curious about a flexitarian diet or a semi-vegetarian diet? Maybe you already are a flexitarian and don't even know it! Here's an easy and simple definition of a flexitarian.

What are sunchokes? Wondering about those funny little tubers labeled "sunchokes" or "jerusalem artichokes" at the store? Here's a definition of sunchokes and what you need to know about cooking them.

What is brown rice syrup? Is brown rice syrup vegan? How can it be used as a sugar substitute in cooking and baking?