Historical background
Vegetarianism can be traced back to the Indus Valley civilization in 3300–1300 BCE in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in northern and western 展开

History of alternative food movements
Wheat gluten, originally called miànjīn (麵筋), is a preparation of wheat that has been documented in China since the 6th century and continues to … 展开

Vegan diets are based on grains and other seeds, legumes (particularly beans), fruits, vegetables, edible mushrooms, and nuts. The main difference between a vegan and vegetarian diet … 展开

General
Vegans oppose the use of animals for any purpose, including food, clothing, toiletries, testing, and places that use animals for entertainment. 展开

Distinctions may be made between several categories of veganism. Dietary vegans, also known as "strict vegetarians", refrain from consuming meat, eggs, dairy products, … 展开

• Australia: Australians topped Google's worldwide searches for the word "vegan" between mid-2015 and mid-2016. A Euromonitor International … 展开

General
Like vegetarians, vegans do not eat meat (including beef, pork, poultry, fowl, and game). … 展开