#uk vegans

[acti-veg]

"Hock burn" is caused by ammonia from excrement. A sign of poorer welfare on farms, it can be seen on a third of birds in some supermarkets, data shows.

The BBC asked the 10 biggest UK chains about its presence on their shelves. Co-op and Aldi reported the highest rates but five (Asda, Morrisons, Lidl, Iceland and Ocado) refused to release data.

Hock burn is often associated with a high-stocking density of birds and is a result of prolonged contact to moist, dirty litter. It shows up on packaged and prepared meat as brown ulcers on the back of the leg.

Chicken with hock burn markings is still safe to eat. But the amount of hock burn within a poultry flock is an industry-accepted indicator of wider welfare standards on farms.

Red Tractor, the UK's biggest farm and food assurance scheme, sets a target rate for hock burn of no more than 15% of a flock.

[vegance]

but i thought meat was the cheapest food option and reducing your meat intake is classist???!? /s

[deepseacityunderground]

i think that veganism as a political movement has a lot of interesting things to say about how food agriculture has been shaped by consumerism and the way its alienated the average westerner from food production especially around meat. its a cruel cruel industry for everyone involved and it sucks.

unfortunately it also overwelmingly falls victim (like a lot of other socially progressive political movements lol) to a complete inability or perhaps a refusal to engage with rural indigenous communities especially in the global south. which is ironic because (like a lot of other socially progressive political movements) much of their theoretical framework for reforming society Depends on rural indigenous communities especially in the global south ^.^

[upthewitchypunx]

Got excited that World Market was distributing Hendo's in the US... Wait, the fuck is this?

It tastes the same but what the fuck is up with calling it "Worcestershire Sauce"! It's Yorkshire spicy relish! Is this an American marketing thing? I'm so confused.

However, my garden pie was delicious. I said garden pie because I was told Sheppard's pie had to have lamb and cottage pie has beef, but mine had lentils and veg. So, garden pie?

[certifiedceliac]

Gluten Free Gingerbread Cupcakes (via Gluten Free Cuppa Tea with Becky Excell)

[shinyhotties]

UK Model: Rosaleen

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[boldlycertainfestival]

Women's Portia Vegan Leather Mini Wrap Skirt

[alkalineprimewater]

Typically the tomatoes we eat have been sprayed with herbicides and pesticides. These are oil-based so rain can’t wash them away. A normal wash won’t clean them.

Strong alkaline water has the ability to dissolve these chemicals and what results you can see here. We normally consume these chemicals with the tomatoes.

Would you drink this water?

[crayonurchin]

Soaps and Dragons is coming to Birmingham! Our first convention outside of London!

I'll be in HALL 2 for the EXHIBITORS second right next to the stage. Here you'll find Dungeons and Dragons inspired vegan soaps, all handmade by one person. Allergen friendly and eco conscious, come on down this weekend and follow your nose- you'll smell the soaps before you see them ;)

[zz-sweets-uk]

These delicious vegan friendly gummy bears are now available in store, a great and random gift for someone, you like, check us out, https://zzsweets.etsy.com/listing/1688335518

[gunkbaby]

I reckon Shuu would try and bribe Hori with like, a single Babybel or Dairylea triangle or something to try and get her to do stuff for him.

[acti-veg]

So essentially the government lifted this ban or only without consultation, but without even telling anyone… UK vegans will need to make sure we’re researching brands producing cosmetics here, and make sure the company that you’re buying from isn’t involved in testing.

[peaceandplanet]

Spring is finally here

We’ve had a very wet and relatively mild winter in my neck of the woods with only one cold snap that lasted all of a week. Been longing for spring this whole time and now we have sure signs it’s on its way. The spring equinox here in the UK is 3am GMT 20th March, this coming Wednesday. Looking forward to it so much!

[findmyselfahome]

🖤 Amy is my favourite person

[soovyclub]

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7 British Cruelty-Free & Vegan Makeup and Skincare Brands A guide listing some of the best British cruelty-free and vegan beauty brands, including the reasons to consider locally made cosmetics and the benefits of switching to kinder plant-based makeup, skincare and haircare products made in the UK. https://www.soovy.club/blog/british-uk-cruelty-free-vegan-makeup-skincare-hair-brands

[starshipheartofg-erti]

people who've been to/live in London: what's the best stuff to do/see there? we're going for 3 days in May, from Tuesday to Thursday

also any vegan food recs?