Is wine vegetarian?

[True2marie]

Vegetarian diets are strict limiting the consumption of various foods and drink. Is wine a beverage that can be incorporated into a vegetarian diet? If so, what are the guidelines? If not, why not?

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

Not always. The problem is what is used to filter any alcohol. Often it is filtered through the swim bladders of fish (which is what makes it not-veggie friendly) known as isinglass or through gelatine based products (from pork etc). https://www.cookingbites.com/threads/foods-drinks-vegetarians-should-avoid.987/ is a thread I have put together for vegetarians. In the UK we have a society that lists which wines and beers are vegan friendly. http://www.vegansociety.com/lifestyle/food/drinks/

there is also this site which looks interesting, though because I don't actually drink, I have not looked through it in detail http://www.veggiewines.co.uk/

 

[rosacrux]

As SatNavSaysStraightOn said, sometimes animal products may be used to produce wine. In addition what the sites she recommended, you may also check barnivore, a site that has an updated list of drinks you may drink. http://www.barnivore.com/

 

[warmweatherwoman]

Well here it is! I just learned my "something new" for today! Thanks because I sure did NOT know that wine was filtered through gelatine based products. I have not eaten pork or pork by products my choice for over 12 years now. And I will know do my research before selecting a wine to drink! Thanks again!

 

[crimsonghost747]

I didn't know this either! Great information.