Going vegan is increasingly popular - but it isn't just about what you're eating.<\/p>\n
The plant-based life can leave you with a lot to think about, from the everyday items manufactured with animal derivatives to the clothes in your wardrobe - and even hobbies.<\/p>\n
Global crafting platform LoveCrafts.com has reported a rise in the number of people searching for vegan-friendly craft materials, including yarn made from banana trees and bamboo.<\/p>\n
Fran Theobalds, senior buyer at LoveCrafts, said: \"With veganism on the rise, weve seen an increase in makers searching for vegan-friendly craft materials.<\/p>\n
\"Theres a lot of genuine surprise there are so many plant-based yarns to choose from, and knitting isnt just about wool! Veganuary is the perfect time for people to experiment with new materials, without giving up the things they enjoy.\"<\/p>\n
LoveCrafts.com has researched the vegan-friendly items that might surprise you - and the food, clothing, crafting and beauty items people wrongly assume are suitable for vegans.<\/p>\n
Certain packs of chicken or beef flavoured noodles dont contain any meat products and are vegan-friendly - just check the label.<\/p>\n
While most chocolate contains dairy ingredients, most cacao powder can be enjoyed dairy-free by mixing it with non-dairy milks. <\/p>\n
While some yarn is made from animal fibres - sheeps wool, alpaca and mohair for example, there are plenty of plant-based options, including cotton, bamboo and banana tree husks. LoveCrafts has compiled a roundup of the best plant-based yarns available. <\/p>\n
Meat flavoured crisps such as smoky bacon and roast chicken, often just contain flavourings which resemble meat and do not contain any animal products. <\/p>\n
It may sound like these crackers feature dairy products, but they are actually vegan friendly.<\/p>\n
Most crumpets do not contain any dairy or egg products, and use basic ingredients such as flour, yeast and sugar.<\/p>\n
Despite looking like they have a creamy centre, Oreo biscuits do not contain any dairy products and are completely vegan, great for vegan baking!<\/p>\n
Due to its common pairing with meat dishes, Bisto is often presumed to be non-vegan - however even the original Bisto doesnt contain any animal products<\/p>\n
If youre making fresh pasta, eggs are often used in the recipe, however the majority of shop-bought pastas are completely suitable for vegans.<\/p>\n
While denim itself is vegan friendly, the patch on the back of a pair can sometimes be made from real leather.<\/p>\n
Some common tattoo inks still use ingredients derived from animals such as bone char or glycerine. Stencil paper can also be made from lanolin, which is derived from sheeps wool.<\/p>\n
While vegan-friendly paint is available, the capsule that contains the paint is commonly made using gelatine.<\/p>\n
Some consider figs as non-vegan due to the fact when female pollinator wasps lay their eggs inside a fig flower, the process kills the wasp and the fig digests it.<\/p>\n
While some of the bigger brands have now switched to vegan friendly production, a lot of beer and wine is still produced using animal products such as isinglass (fish bladders).<\/p>\n
Major producers including Guinness, Budweiser and Heineken have now begun switching to vegan-friendly methods of production.<\/p>\n
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