#vegan in belgium

[theroamingvegan]

Beautiful little vegan cafe in Antwerp, Belgium: Plant B!

I have no idea what I ordered but it was delicious. Some kind of open vegan sandwich, with all sorts of yummy flavors. Highly recommend this place if you’re ever in Antwerp🇧🇪

[oediex]

Today I picked up my new ID card. I've been carrying around my last one for ten years and it sported a thirteen-year-old picture of me. For a decade I've had to stare at 22-year-old me, only just finishing her philosophy master's degree, and about to go on a seven-year-long adventure to England.

The person at the town hall desk who helped me was not very receptive to my nervous chatter. I had to press the fingers of both hands into a scanner to register my fingerprints, which is a first. The card is so shiny and new, gleaming in the light a bit, greenish and a little bit blue. It says "BELGIUM IDENTITY CARD" at the top, in our three official languages as well as English. On the day I took the photo for it, I wasn't wearing my signature dual braids, and I wonder if I'll regret this in ten years, or be relieved.

22-year-old Oedie was four years vegetarian and three years off from becoming vegan, but I'm fairly sure unconsciously she already knew it was the logical consequence. She wasn't a hippie yet, or a rebel, but definitely one in the making. She still wore shoes, had not yet died her hair with henna, had never shaved all of it off, yet still shaved her legs and armpits. She still owned a mascara wand and probably a lipstick, that she barely used. She still owned a couple of pairs of trousers. She was stupidly attempting to learn how to drive a car, because that's just what you did. She had not yet discovered the fashion of thrift stores, her love for fostering kittens, or her passion for gaming. She did not wear glasses. She was not yet clinically diagnosed with depression and took no daily medication. She had no idea she was probably gifted and possibly autistic. She had never heard of the word 'neurodivergence'. She didn't know the difficult journey the next decade would bring.

But like me, she was a philosopher, loved mathematics, believed in science, and had an eagerness for learning that could not be sated. She loved jigsaw puzzles, reading, chatting with online friends, and hanging out with real-life ones. She was already queer, though she didn't call it that and still had some thinking to do. She was kind, I think, spoke up for those who couldn't, hated injustice, was environmentally conscious (though she had much to learn), and loved helping people. And she was already known as Oedie.

She was me, but not fully. Oedie in development. Oedie in innocence. But Oedie. She was Oedie, and so am I.

[knife-em0ji]

Do you ever take a chance on a pre packaged sandwich from a national chain and get absolutely fucked up by how good it is. Anyway I could eat the falafel-tomato salsa broodje from panos every day for the rest of my godforsaken life

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[ne-ka-flen]

Greens n beans, Brugge

[soopsiedaisies]

Hey!! Hey!!! Do you want to bake an easy snack?? Do you want something sweet and fruity, but not too sweet?? Boy have I got the thing for you

APPLEFLAPS

This is a treat that, as far as I know, is rather common in Belgium, The Netherlands, and some parts Germany. It’s one of the first baked goods that Dutch kids learn to make, shortly followed by peppernuts and apple pie and poundcake. It’s easy, only requires a couple of ingredients, and has quite a short baking time. You literally cannot go wrong with this I promise. Recipe under the cut

INGREDIENTS NEEDED:

Square puff pastry sheets, but round ones work as well. About 12cm by 12cm preferably (like 4 and half inches by 4 and a half inches). Each sheet will be one (1) pastry. If you get one massive sheet, cut it into smaller squares with like a pair of scissors. Idc I’m not your dad. 

Apples, for the filling. Ones you use for apple pie work best but any apples will do. Make sure you’ve got at least 4 large ones (you can eat the leftover filling by the spoonful) 

Lemon (or lime) juice, to prevent browning of the apples (and to prevent overwhelming sweetness, if the apples aren’t a bit sour themselves)

Sugar (to taste and for decoration) 

Ground cinnamon

An egg for the eggwash (if vegan or allergic to eggs or without eggs, water works as well)

Some lukewarm water

Optional: Vanilla sugar

Optional: (rum-)soaked raisins 

UTENSILS NEEDED

Baking sheet

Baking paper

Bowl (large enough for at least 4 cut-up apples)

Knife

Cutting board (covering my bases here) 

Spoon

Fork 

Lil brush for the eggwash

Your fingers

A fucking oven. 

To start

Preheat the oven to 175 Celcius, or about 350 Fahrenheit. If you got the kind of puff pastry that’s frozen, take that out to thaw a little bit. Line your baking sheet with baking paper. 

The filling:

Peel the apples. Cut them in half, then in quarters. Core them. Cut the quarters in half lengthwise, then gather a few together and cut these width wise: you want to end up with little triangles. The thickness of these triangles depends wholly on how chunky you want the filling to be. I usually go for about 5 millimetres, which means there’s still some chunk after baking. 

Throw the pieces in a bowl. Add a dash of lemon juice, maybe a bit more if the apples are really sweet and you don’t really like that. Throw in the (totally optional) raisins, add some sugar, and pound the bottom of the ground cinnamon jar. Mix with a spoon and give it a little taste. Not sweet enough? Add more sugar. Not cinnamon-y enough? Add more cinnamon. Is it too sweet, or too cinnamon-y? Don’t worry, if you’ve got another apple cut that one up and throw it in. Give it a taste. Still too sweet? Lemon juice. It’ll help. Not more apples? Just roll with it. It’ll taste great either way. 

You can heat the filling a little bit if you want, but it’s not necessary and will only result in extra dishes. 

Folding and stuff

Filling’s done, and puff pastry’s thawed? Great. Let’s get to filling and folding. 

The common shape of the appleflap is a triangle because we tend to use square puff pastry sheets. It doesn’t really matter what the shape ends up being, as long as it’s folded in half and forms a little pocket (you don’t want the filling to spill out a whole lot). 

What you do is grab one of the pastry sheets, put it down flat, and put a spoonful (a little less, a little more. It’s a bit of fiddling) in the middle of it. Avoid the edges. Then you use that jar of lukewarm water: using the brush or your fingers, wet one half of the edge of the pastry sheet. Then pinch the dry half and pull it a bit, folding it over. The filling shouldn’t burst out of the pocket or tear the dough: if it does only a little bit, it’s fine, but if it’s far too much simply peel the pocket back open and take some of the filling out. 

You’ll notice that when you press the wet edge to the dry edge, it’ll stick shut. Decorate/further secure the edge by crimping it with a fork. There. You’ve done it. That’s a fucking pastry. Carefully place it on the baking sheet, and just continue on until you’re out of pastry dough. 

(There will usually be some filling left. This is for you to eat, or for the kiddos you’re making it with) 

Finishing touches 

Stand before the overfull baking sheet and determine whether or not the pastries will touch as they bake. If they do, take some out. Two rounds of baking is also doable. It’s kind of like cookies. 

Brush the top of the pastries with the eggwash or water, then sprinkle some sugar on top. At this point you throw them into the preheated oven for about 25 minutes and just wait. Keep bit of an eye on them though, you don’t want them to burn. 

…and that’s it. That’s all there’s to it. They’re fantastic to eat when still warm, and they’re still fantastic when cold. The sugar melts and comes a bit caramel-y so the pastry is a bit tacky, yet the puff pastry itself is still fluffy and dry. The apple pie filling is just fruity goodness. Easy, fun. You can replace the apple filling with different fruits if you want (cherry and apricot is also brilliant). Enjoy!

[butchbarneygumble]

See, in the Netherlands and maybe Belgium too we have an official little emblem for things that are officially vegan: a little green V with a leaf on it. But restaurants aren't checked for it and play fast and loose with it, using it for vegetarian dishes all willy-nilly... and then having to use a thing of their own making for vegan dishes. It annoys me and my graphic design-oriented self, and I wish they would check on it more. But sadly, generally the general public doesn't really care about vegans.

Also Belgium defaulting to frying fries in beef fat. WHY. Sunflower oil is RIGHT THERE

[brookstonalmanac]

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Abominable (Animated Film; 2019)

The Affair, 16th Jack Reacher book, by Lee Child (Novel; 2011)

Bananaphone, by Raffi (Children’s Album; 1994)

A Bird in a Bonnet (WB MM Cartoon; 1958)

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Boogie Woogie Man (Song Symphony Cartoon; 1943)

Born to Run, by Bruce Springsteen (Autobiography; 2016)

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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (Animated Film; 2013)

Cracker (UK TV Series; 1993)

Dolly! (TV Series; 1976)

Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert (Music TV Series; 1973)

Don’t Stand So Close to Me, by the Police (Song; 1980)

Elementary (TV Series; 2012)

The Fever Code, by James Dashner (Novel; 2016) [Maze Runner #5]

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The Garden of The Prophet, by Kahlil Gibran (Poetry; 1931)

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The Journey of Natty Gann (Film; 1985)

The Karate Guard (Tom & Jerry WB Cartoon; 2005)

King of the Mardi Gras (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1935)

The Last King of Scotland (Film; 2006)

Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder (Novel; 1935)

Memphis Blues, by W.C. Handy (Song; 1912) [1st Blues Song]

Mickey and the Beanstalk (Disney Cartoon; 1947)

Monster, by R.E.M. (Album; 1994)

Mumbo Jumbo (Ant and the Aardvark Cartoon; 1970)

New Jersey, by Bon Jovi (Album; 1988)

Nightmare, recorded by Artie Shaw (Song; 1938)

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (Film; 1939)

Ran (Film; 1985)

Ringo's Rotogravure, by Ringo Starr (Album; 1976)

Rush (Film; 2013)

Sand and Foam, by Kahlil Gibran (Poetry; 1926)

Secret Diary of a Call Girl (TV Series; 2007)

Silent Spring (Nature Book; 1962)

Sweet Home Alabama (Film; 2002)

Tepee for Two (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1963)

Thanks for the Memory, by Bob Hope (Song; 1938)

The Tonight Show (TV Talk Show; 1954)

2 Days in the Valley (Film; 1996)

Under the Table and Framing, by The Dave Matthews Band (Album; 1994)

The Village Barber (Ub Iwerks Flip the Frog MGM Cartoon; 1930)

We Didn’t Start the Fore, by Billy Joel (Song; 1989)

Wet Blanket Policy (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1948)

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Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

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Calendar Changes

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[bandomfandombeyond]

I fell down a Wikipedia hole surrounding Belgium and the funniest thing I learned is that the 90s hardcore punk rock scene in West Flanders was straight edge and vegan

[theroamingvegan]

that tastiest vegan breakfast sandwiches and strawberry cheesecake, found on a lovely walk through Brussels, Belgium

Lucifer Lives- Brussels, Belgium 🇧🇪

[oediex]

Vegan pastries from Belgium!

[beardedmrbean]

1. Pricey train tickets and fewer e-scooters: What changes in Belgium on 1 February?

It doesn't seem all that long ago since the long list of changes was introduced on 1 January, but the start of a new month has already arrived. In February, fewer new rules will come into force in Belgium, but they are no less impactful. Read more.

2. Farmers occupy the streets of Brussels' European Quarter (photos)

Some 1,300 tractors have gathered in the streets around the European Parliament in Brussels, as farmers are expressing their dissatisfaction with their declining incomes and increasing. The atmosphere briefly turned grim, but the protest is overall happening peacefully. Read more.

3. Immigration Office told to stop revoking Belgian nationality from Palestinian children

The Federal Ombudsman has asked Belgium's Immigration Office to immediately stop instructing municipalities to remove the nationality of children born in Belgium from Palestinian parents. Read more.

4. Some 1,200 tractors in Brussels, EU Quarter closed off to traffic

The sounds of honking tractors have been heard since Wednesday night across Brussels and the European Quarter. More than 1,000 tractors have gathered in protest, causing traffic disruption around Place du Luxembourg. Read more.

5. EU agrees on €50 billion in aid for Ukraine

The European Council has voted unanimously to provide a further €50 billion in aid for Ukraine – this time avoiding a veto from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Read more.

6. Several Brussels vegan spots crowned best in Belgium

The food and drinks scene in the Belgian capital is becoming increasingly vegan-friendly. But four Brussels establishments in particular made a significant impact on the Belgian vegan offering, picking up prizes at the Belgian Vegan Awards. Read more.

7. On a wing and a prayer: The Belgian wartime hero who broke the Nazi defence

Baron Jean de Selys Longchamps pulled off one of the most audacious, unauthorised flying feats of World War II to earn his place in the pantheon of Belgian legends. Read more.

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The global Functional Yogurt Market is projected to grow from USD 23,981.72 million in 2023 to USD 45,633.39 million by 2032, with a CAGR of 7.41%. The global Functional Yogurt Market is witnessing remarkable growth, driven by increasing consumer awareness of the health benefits associated with functional foods. Functional yogurt, fortified with probiotics, prebiotics, vitamins, and minerals, has become a staple in the health-conscious consumer's diet. This product segment bridges the gap between indulgence and health, offering consumers both taste and nutritional benefits.

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Market Overview

Functional yogurt, a subcategory of the broader dairy market, has evolved significantly in recent years. The market is poised for steady growth due to rising consumer demand for natural and functional foods that enhance overall health. Key attributes of functional yogurt include improved digestion, strengthened immunity, and better gut health, which appeal to a wide demographic. In addition, product innovations and diversification, such as plant-based and low-sugar options, have widened the market's consumer base.

Key Drivers of Market Growth

Increasing Health Awareness: Consumers are increasingly prioritizing health and wellness, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Functional yogurt, known for its probiotic content and associated benefits, fits perfectly into this trend.

Rising Prevalence of Digestive Disorders: The growing awareness of gut health and its impact on overall well-being has boosted demand for probiotics-rich foods like functional yogurt.

Product Innovation: Companies are introducing innovative flavors and formats, such as drinkable yogurts and plant-based options, catering to evolving consumer preferences and dietary restrictions.

Clean Label Trends: Consumers are increasingly seeking products with transparent ingredient lists and natural components, which has driven manufacturers to reformulate their products with cleaner, healthier ingredients.

Challenges in the Functional Yogurt Market

Despite its growing popularity, the market faces several challenges. The high cost of production, particularly for plant-based and fortified yogurts, limits accessibility for some consumers. Additionally, regulatory hurdles surrounding health claims and probiotic labeling require manufacturers to navigate complex compliance standards.

Future Outlook

The functional yogurt market is expected to grow steadily, driven by ongoing innovation and increasing consumer demand for health-centric foods. The integration of advanced probiotics and novel ingredients, such as collagen and adaptogens, is anticipated to further expand the market. Additionally, the shift towards plant-based alternatives is likely to attract a broader consumer base, including vegans and lactose-intolerant individuals.

Key Player Analysis

Danone

Nestlé

Chobani

Yoplait (General Mills)

The Kefir Company

Müller

Stonyfield Farm

Lactalis Group

Segments:

Based on Product Type:

Probiotic Yogurt

Greek Yogurt

Low-fat Yogurt

Organic Yogurt

Flavored Yogurt

Based on Application:

Health and Wellness

Sports Nutrition

Weight Management

Others

Based on Ingredient:

Probiotics

Prebiotics

Vitamins and Minerals

Proteins

Based on Distribution Channel:

Supermarkets/Hypermarkets

Online Retailers

Specialty Stores

Convenience Stores

Others

Based on the Geography:

North America

U.S.

Canada

Mexico

Europe

UK

France

Germany

Italy

Spain

Russia

Belgium

Netherlands

Austria

Sweden

Poland

Denmark

Switzerland

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

South Korea

India

Australia

Thailand

Indonesia

Vietnam

Malaysia

Philippines

Taiwan

Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

Brazil

Argentina

Peru

Chile

Colombia

Rest of Latin America

Middle East

UAE

KSA

Israel

Turkey

Iran

Rest of Middle East

Africa

Egypt

Nigeria

Algeria

Morocco

Rest of Africa

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Future of the Pea Starch Market: Trends, Innovations, and Growth Projections Unveiled

The global pea starch market is estimated at USD 426.9 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 671.8 million by 2029, at a CAGR of 9.5% from 2024 to 2029. The global pea starch market is growing substantially due to its increasing application in the food and pet food industry. Additionally, the importance of gluten-free and allergen-free goods is increasing, resulting in the market's growth. Also, the growing vegan population and popularity of plant-based food products fuel the market's growth. Moreover, with the increasing demand for gluten-free and allergen-free diets, pea starch presents a good option for manufacturers looking to cater to these preferences.

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Based on product type, the native starch segment dominated the pea starch market during the study period.

Based on product type, the native starch segment is expected to dominate the pea starch market during the study period. It has a natural appeal and clean label, thereby offering versatile functionality in different industries. Consumer demand for simple, transparent, and minimally processed ingredients continues to rise; hence, native pea starch is aligned with this growing clean-label and health-conscious trend. Its ability to thicken, bind, and provide texture would make it an excellent addition to such food products as plant-based meats, gluten-free options, or dairy alternatives. Furthermore, native pea starch is non-GMO, allergen-free, and sustainable, fitting into the consumer demands for sustainability and allergy-free products.

The binding and thickening segment within the function has a larger share and is growing at a higher CAGR in the pea starch market during the forecast period.

The Pea starch's natural ability to bind and thicken makes it a highly versatile ingredient in food manufacturing, especially in plant-based, gluten-free, and clean-label products. Pea starch creates texture and structure in products- plant-based meats, dairy alternatives, and gluten-free baked goods. Thickening properties play a critical role in the manufacture of sauces, soups, gravies, and dressings to obtain the correct consistency. Furthermore, pea starch is appealing to the clean-label movement, as it provides a natural, simple ingredient that meets customers' requirements for product recognition and composition of non-synthetic components.

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Asia Pacific holds a significant market share in the pea starch market.

Asia Pacific holds a significant market share in the pea starch market. Increasing demand for plant-based, gluten-free, and organic products, which health-conscious consumers and sustainability trends are driving, is further creating a strong market for pea starch. As more people in Asia Pacific start using plant-based diets and avoid gluten, the demand for such alternative ingredients as pea starch continues to grow. Further, innovation in food technology and also emphasis on the clean label, non-GMO products are contributing toward higher adoption in food manufacturing. Government support for sustainable agriculture and the region's well-entrenched food sector is helping in the growth of the market further.

Leading Pea Starch Companies:

The report profiles key players such as Ingredion (US), Roquette Frères (France), Yantai Shuangta Food Co., Ltd (China), Ebro Foods, S.A. (Spain), Puris (US), Dsm-firmenich (Netherlands), AGT Food and Ingredients (Canada), Emsland-Stärke Gesellschaft (Germany), Cosucra (Belgium), Agrocorp International Pte Ltd (Singapore).

Ingredion (US)

Ingredion is a global ingredient solutions provider that transforms grains, fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based materials into innovative, value-added solutions. The company operates across three core business segments, focusing on specialty ingredients designed to meet consumer trends in areas like Food and Beverage Ingredients, Animal Nutrition, and Others. Ingredion's pea-processed ingredients, such as protein isolates, concentrates, starches, and flours, fall primarily under their Food and Beverage Ingredients segment. This segment leverages specialized processing and formulation expertise to deliver functional and plant-based ingredients for food, beverage, and other industrial applications. Ingredion stands out as the exclusive North American producer providing a comprehensive range of pea protein isolates, pulse concentrates, and flours (including yellow pea, fava, chickpea, yellow lentil, and red lentil), along with pea-processed ingredients, creating a diverse and all-encompassing product portfolio.

Puris (US)

Puris was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Minnesota. Puris is a US-based plant ingredients manufacturer. The company’s product segments are pea protein, pea starch, extruded pea protein, organic and soybean, and pulse products. It offers pea starch under its brand PURIS for food applications. PURIS Pea protein, starches, fibers, and other non-GMO components derived from soy, pulses, lentils, and other plant sources are manufactured exclusively by PURIS. Their pea starch is used in Plant-based meat, beverage, non-dairy, and snack industries. These sustainable ingredients promote healthy eating and activities that are safe for people, the environment, and life on Earth.

The company specializes in PURIS pea protein, PURIS pea starch, PURIS pea fiber, and ready-to-eat pea fiber. The company operates through its manufacturing facilities in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota in the US.