There are fruits and vegetables that are not. veganthat contain traces of animal products?

The answer is yes, according to famous British supermarket chain Tesco, which has come under fire on social media for selling fruits that are unsuitable for vegans.

Britain’s largest supermarket chain is looking to replace the wax that growers apply to the skins of certain fruits after they’ve been harvested. This wax contains shellac, a thick liquid secreted by beetles in the forests of India and Thailand.

Manufacturers and supermarkets usually cover citrus fruits with beeswax, as this keeps them fresh longer.

The company itself confirmed that oranges her products have been labeled as not suitable for vegans because their skins contain beeswax. Tesco has stated that some other citrus fruits, such as lemons and limes, may also be non-vegan.

This means that vegans should use unpeeled oranges in their cooking. Those on a strictly plant-based diet (vegetarian only) should opt for organic citrus fruits that do not use wax.

Many vegan restaurants tell their customers if there is citrus in a dish.

However, several members of the vegan community have observed that if their philosophy is taken to the extreme, usually no fruits and vegetables that are not organic are suitable for consumption, as they use manure fertilizers and pesticides in their production.

Another “problematic” fruit is the fig: since the fruit starts out as a flower, it needs the help of wasps to pollinate it. However, during this process, the wasp can get stuck inside the flower and die. Her body is then “digested” and converted into nutrients.

In any case, since this is a natural process (and not the result of human exploitation of the animal), most vegans continue to consume this delicious fruit as usual.

According to the Telegraph, Healthline