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katiepillars
August 13th, 2008, 09:38 AM
I have a can of Trader Joe's Cuban Style Black Beans. Most veg*n products from Trader Joes clearly say either "vegan" or "vegetarian" but these don't say anything. The ingredients are listed with no overt mention of animal products, beans, bell peppers, onions, spices, and water.
IamJen
August 13th, 2008, 10:22 AM
Looks good to me.
ashlend
August 13th, 2008, 11:03 AM
they should be fine then.
IamJen
August 13th, 2008, 02:52 PM
Because I said so? :p
Aristede
August 13th, 2008, 06:38 PM
Because I said so? :p

Isn't your word VB gospel? :p

The beans seem to be vegetarian, as far as I can tell from the ingredients that the OP listed.
Gita
August 13th, 2008, 06:50 PM
There are rules for what manufacturers must put on ingredients listings. It it is beans, onions, spices, and water, than that is what is in the can. If it says generic "broth" then there may be a problem. Usually they can use the mysterious "spices" to hide their recipes from competitors, but spices are not meat.
Bof
August 13th, 2008, 08:06 PM
Here's a crazy idea that just might work: Ask Trader Joe's. :yes: :D
katiepillars
August 14th, 2008, 10:27 AM
I'd ask trader joe's, but that would be far more informational and less entertaining.

I think I'll take my chances. Thanks.
IamJen
August 14th, 2008, 11:19 AM
*chuckle*

I've had those beans from TJ's, but it was ages ago, and I can't remember if they were labeled as veg. If the ingredients are really what you listed though, I can't see where the problem would be.
*AHIMSA*
August 14th, 2008, 11:33 AM
No non-vegan ingredients are listed.
rabid_child
August 14th, 2008, 11:44 AM
I once bought a can of (kidney?) beans, store brand, and didn't notice 'til I got home and heated them that they had "natural flavors" and they tasted weird. I contacted the company -- the natural flavor was cloves. WTF?

Wasn't meat tho...
wickedmizeri
August 14th, 2008, 01:14 PM
It's on the Vegan list on their website.
LetoTheTyrant
August 14th, 2008, 01:16 PM
How is this even a question? I'm scared of the day when I can't be sure of whats in my food by only reading the ingredient list.
*AHIMSA*
August 14th, 2008, 01:50 PM
Well, as a trained chef, you have more experience in this area than the average person. :chef:
LetoTheTyrant
August 14th, 2008, 01:59 PM
I don't think the trained chef has anything to do with it. I think it's my ability to read that allows me to know they would be vegan - err veg :naughty:
*AHIMSA*
August 14th, 2008, 02:00 PM
<<<Was being facetious
LetoTheTyrant
August 14th, 2008, 02:02 PM
you're apparently on a facetiousness kick lately, huh?
*AHIMSA*
August 14th, 2008, 02:03 PM
Yes. Sometimes I forget the appropriate smile though. :D
sam o nela
August 14th, 2008, 05:02 PM
Yes they are safe :D
danakscully64
August 16th, 2008, 12:14 PM
It's on the Vegan list on their website.

I had no idea they had a vegan list! THAT'S SOO FREAKIN' COOL! Thanks :)