Beyond Plant-Based: What Makes a Lunch Truly Vegan?
                                
                                
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                                Nearly 5% of Americans now identify as vegan or vegetarian, but for true vegans, avoiding animal products goes beyond the obvious. The question, "**what makes a lunch truly vegan**?", requires careful attention to hidden ingredients, processing methods, and cross-contamination to ensure it is completely animal-product-free.