Vegetarischeveganistische

Vegetarischeveganistische is a neologism used in Dutch-language contexts to describe a diet, product, or approach that aims to meet both vegetarian and vegan principles. It is not an established official category in dietary classifications, but rather a coined term that surfaces in marketing, blogs, and discussions when creators want to signal broad animal-friendly alignment.

The term blends two adjectives: vegetarische (vegetarian) and veganistische (vegan). Its use varies: some writers employ it to indicate that a product or plan is suitable for vegetarians and also adheres to vegan standards. Because vegan is a stricter subset of vegetarian, the expression can be seen as redundant or potentially confusing, depending on the audience and the context.

In practice, vegetarischeveganistische labeling tends to suggest absence of animal-derived ingredients and alignment with vegan ethics, while also aiming to reassure vegetarian consumers who may have concerns about animal welfare, dairy, or eggs. However, since it lacks formal regulatory definition in many jurisdictions, exact requirements for ingredients, processing, and certification can differ between brands and markets.

Examples include plant-based foods such as dairy-free milks, meat substitutes, or ready meals marketed to appeal to both vegetarian and vegan audiences. Consumers should scrutinize ingredient lists and, where available, independent vegan certifications to verify compliance, as marketing terms do not always reflect strict standards.

See also vegetarianism, veganism, plant-based diet, and vegan labeling practices.