[starseed13]

I noticed something while looking at gravies in the market...the ones that say "beef gravy" say they contain "beef stock" but the ones that say "brown" gravy dont list any beef or beef stock in the ingrediants. I was wondering, are these artificially flavored? Is there even any beef IN them?

Yes I still eat gravy, Im sure Im a horrid "vegetarian" in all of your eyes but Im just not that strict, I still eat animal "stuff" just not meat. Im interested in veganism though so thats why I was wondering about this "brown" gravy. *these are the dehydrated brown powder packet things you mix with water, btw*

Thanks for any info.

 

[ketivnilloc]

no one of these boards can help much unless you give us an ingredient list. If we see the ingredients, we can help tell you where they all come from

 

[starseed13]

OKay let see:

Wheat Flour, Corn Starch, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Soy Protien and Corn Gluten, Salt, Whey, Partially hydrogenated soybean oil, torula yeast, caramel color, lactic acid, autolyzed yeast extract, garlic and onion flavors, natural flavors, disodium isonate, disodium guanylate, beet powder.

I realize its not vegan or anything I was just wondering if there is actually beef in it.

 

[nigel]

It doesn't have beef in it. It's a basic brown sauce, chemicalized and transfatted.

 

[ketivnilloc]

cancer causing color agents, and mysterious "natural" flavorings. I would avoid it anyways, regardless of whether it has beef in it.

 

[Seusomon]

You can make a delicious brown gravy yourself: scorch lots of flour in a pan until it is a medium tan color. Reduce heat and add lots of butter (or vegan substitute) to make a paste. Gradually add vegetable broth to the paste (it will thicken up quickly - adding gradually ensures it stays even and not lumpy). Use lots of broth, and then let it simmer to gradually reduce and concentrate the flavors. For extra flavor, add herbs (sage and rosemary are good candidates).

 

[Tweety]

"whey" is not a vegan food.

There are vegetarian gravies in the health food stores here. I'm not sure if they are vegan though.

 

[madder]

You would need to call the company to find out - 'natural flavourings' can be from animal or vegetable origin.

 

[IamJen]

"natural flavorings" is pretty vague..you'd need to call the company to find out what they are exactly. I'd go with Seusomon's idea and make your own. If I can do it, anyone can.

That said, I do think I've seen some vegetarian/vegan mixes at Whole Foods (maybe Hain brand?).

 

[Ayrlin]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seusomon

You can make a delicious brown gravy yourself: scorch lots of flour in a pan until it is a medium tan color. Reduce heat and add lots of butter (or vegan substitute) to make a paste. Gradually add vegetable broth to the paste (it will thicken up quickly - adding gradually ensures it stays even and not lumpy). Use lots of broth, and then let it simmer to gradually reduce and concentrate the flavors. For extra flavor, add herbs (sage and rosemary are good candidates).

That is how I make my gravy and it tastes far better than any package.

 

[rabid_child]

I'm not so sure why you're concerned about whether or not it has animal ingredients in it since you just said you're not a vegetarian and will eat animal products as long as it isn't meat??

Call the company and ask what the natural flavourings are. I just make gravy myself with vegetable broth, some tamari, some herbs and flour or cornstarch to thicken. It's delicious.

 

[spectrum42]

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Originally Posted by IamJen

That said, I do think I've seen some vegetarian/vegan mixes at Whole Foods (maybe Hain brand?).

I have a packet of the Hain brand Vegetarian Brown Gravy Mix. Here are its ingredients in case the OP wants to compare or switch:

Quote:

INGREDIENTS: wheat flour, corn starch, natural flavors (autolyzed yeast extract, salt, maltodextrin), molasses powder (molasses, wheat starch, soy flour), salt, onion powder, garlic powder, spice.

 

[IamJen]

*giggles* picturing spectrum42 running to her kitchen from the computer and back

 

[Pirate Ferret]

Also whey isnt always vegetarian

 

[marina13]

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Originally Posted by Pirate Ferret

Also whey isnt always vegetarian

can you elaborate? i haven't heard this before...

 

[madder]

Cheese is made with rennet, which can be vegetarian or not (traditionally it comes from teh lining of a calf's stomach), and whey is a byproduct of cheesemaking.

 

[starseed13]

Quote:

Originally Posted by rabid_child

I'm not so sure why you're concerned about whether or not it has animal ingredients in it since you just said you're not a vegetarian and will eat animal products as long as it isn't meat??

Call the company and ask what the natural flavourings are. I just make gravy myself with vegetable broth, some tamari, some herbs and flour or cornstarch to thicken. It's delicious.

Hmm Im not a strict vegetarian no. Im just slowly cutting things out over time instead of all at once, its too overwhelming all at once.

 

[froggythefrog]

Quote:

Originally Posted by starseed13

I noticed something while looking at gravies in the market...the ones that say "beef gravy" say they contain "beef stock" but the ones that say "brown" gravy dont list any beef or beef stock in the ingrediants. I was wondering, are these artificially flavored? Is there even any beef IN them?

Yes I still eat gravy, Im sure Im a horrid "vegetarian" in all of your eyes but Im just not that strict, I still eat animal "stuff" just not meat. Im interested in veganism though so thats why I was wondering about this "brown" gravy. *these are the dehydrated brown powder packet things you mix with water, btw*

Thanks for any info.

What is wrong with eating gravy if it does not contain any animal?

I eat vegan gravies that I make all the time, and some packaged gravies really are vegetarian. Good on you for reading ingredients lists!

 

[froggythefrog]

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Originally Posted by marina13

can you elaborate? i haven't heard this before...

Sometimes whey is a byproduct of rennin when used to make cheese.

 

[froggythefrog]

Quote:

Originally Posted by marina13

can you elaborate? i haven't heard this before...

Sometimes whey is a byproduct created by adding rennet to milk when making cheese. Rennet is basically cow tummy acid.