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Vegan Menu Analyzer
Paste a restaurant menu to identify likely vegan options, items that may be vegan with modifications, and dishes to avoid. Always confirm with staff — menus change and preparation methods vary.
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How to use this tool
Paste a restaurant menu to identify likely vegan options, items that may be vegan with modifications, and dishes to avoid. Always confirm with staff — menus change and preparation methods vary.
How it works
- Copy menu items from a website, photo, or paper menu.
- Paste the text into the analyzer.
- We identify dishes with obvious animal ingredients and flag uncertain items.
- Items needing modification are listed separately.
How to interpret the result
- Likely vegan — no obvious animal ingredients in the description.
- May be vegan — ask about butter, cheese, stock, or cooking oil.
- Avoid — contains meat, fish, dairy, or egg in the description.
- Menu text alone can't confirm kitchen practices or cross-contact.
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Important limitations
- Menus change frequently — verify with staff.
- Hidden ingredients (butter in vegetables, fish sauce in broth) aren't always listed.
- Cross-contact with animal products is not assessed.
- Preliminary results are marked as unverified and should not replace reading the actual label.
- Formulations change by country, brand, and over time — always check your specific product.
- We do not have access to proprietary manufacturer data unless it is publicly available.
Examples
Veggie burger menu
Flags cheese and mayo — ask for removal and check the patty.
Asian restaurant menu
Flags fish sauce and oyster sauce in descriptions.
Salad menu
Check dressings for honey, dairy, and anchovies.
Common mistakes
- Assuming vegetarian menu items are vegan.
- Not asking about cooking oil (may be animal fat).
- Trusting menu analysis without confirming with staff.
What to check next
- Ask staff about ingredients and preparation.
- Check our restaurant guides for specific chains.
- Use the questions-to-ask list on restaurant pages.
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FAQ
- Can this replace asking the restaurant?
- No. Always confirm with staff — menus are incomplete and kitchens vary.
- Why might a salad not be vegan?
- Dressings often contain honey, dairy, or anchovies. Croutons may contain milk or egg.
- What should I ask restaurant staff?
- Ask about butter, cheese, stock, cooking oil, and whether dishes can be modified.
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