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What is a vegetarian?
A vegetarian refers to a person who does not eat animal flesh such as meat or fish and lives centered on plant-based foods. The word's origin is the Latin "vegetus" (sound, fresh), and it does not necessarily mean strict veganism; it also includes people who eat dairy products and eggs.
In the food industry, the vegetarian population is expanding worldwide out of health consciousness and religious and cultural backgrounds, forming a large market especially in India and the West.
Characteristics and background of vegetarians
Diversity of types:
Lacto-vegetarian (eats dairy products)
Ovo-vegetarian (eats eggs)
Lacto-ovo-vegetarian (eats dairy products and eggs)
Pesco-vegetarian (eats seafood)
Background: diverse—maintaining health, animal welfare, religious reasons, environmental consideration, and more
Market expansion: increasing demand in the West and India, and in Japan too an increasing trend centered on young people and inbound tourists
Trend: an important theme in the food industry along with the spread of plant-based and vegan
Examples of vegetarian applications at Agriture
Providing vegetarian-compatible dried-vegetable and vegetable-powder OEM materials
Accommodating vegetarian menus with an eye on the tourism market and inbound demand
Entering the vegetarian market with gift products that make the most of domestically grown dried fruit
Proposing vegetarian-spec raw materials in overseas export projects
Related keywords
Lacto-vegetarian
Ovo-vegetarian
India's vegetarian culture
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FAQ
Q1. What is the difference between a vegetarian and a vegan?
A. Vegetarians avoid meat and fish, but some eat eggs and dairy products. Vegans avoid all animal-based foods.
Q2. How large is the world's vegetarian population?
A. It is estimated at about 1.4 billion people, and in India in particular about 30–40% of the population is vegetarian (based on reports from the FAO and others).
Q3. Can Agriture develop products for vegetarians?
A. Yes. Making use of dried vegetables, vegetable powders, and domestically grown dried fruit, we can provide vegetarian-compatible OEM and commercial materials.
