Is Bread vegan?
Usually vegan
Usually yes — but check for milk, honey, whey and L-cysteine.
Why
Flour, water, salt and yeast are vegan. Soft supermarket loaves, brioche, naan and some sourdough add dairy, egg wash, honey or animal-derived dough conditioners.
What to check on the label
- Milk powder, whey, butter
- Honey in seeded loaves
- E920 in soft buns
Swap it for
SourdoughCiabatta and baguetteCertified vegan bakery loaves
Questions people ask
Is sourdough always vegan?
Usually — the starter is flour and water — but some recipes add milk or honey.
Is naan vegan?
Traditionally no; it usually contains yoghurt or milk.