As a dietary expert with a focus on plant-based nutrition, I can provide insight into the vegan diet and its principles. Veganism is a lifestyle that seeks to exclude the use of animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose. It is important to note that vegans not only avoid meat, but also dairy products, eggs, and other animal-derived ingredients.

Milkfat, which is the fat found in milk, is not considered vegan because it is a byproduct of the dairy industry. Dairy products are not vegan because they involve the exploitation of cows, who are impregnated, milked, and often separated from their calves in a process that is not aligned with the ethical considerations of veganism.

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Your Definitive Guide to Vegan Chocolate. ... Avoid chocolate that has a long list of ingredients, because chances are that some of them are fillers. And make sure you avoid ingredients that are derived from milk, such as whey, casein, milk, milk fat, and milk solids.read more >>