Vegi

Vegi is an informal English term with more than one sense. It can refer to vegetables in general, or to vegetarian food and people. The spelling and usage vary by region: “veggie” and “veggies” are common in many varieties of English, while “vegi” appears in some Asian contexts and in casual writing.

In food labeling and menus, “vegi” often marks vegetarian options. In Singapore and Malaysia, for example, “vegi” is widely used to denote dishes suitable for vegetarians, though practices vary by establishment and may exclude eggs or dairy in some cases.

As a noun, “vegi” can denote vegetables collectively; as an adjective, it describes dishes made primarily from vegetables. The term is informal and more likely to be used in speech or casual writing than in formal cuisine or dietary literature.

Vegetables are a central component of many diets, including vegetarian and plant-based patterns. A well-planned vegetarian or plant-based diet emphasizes variety and balance to ensure adequate intake of nutrients. Key considerations often include protein, iron, vitamin B12, iodine, and omega-3 fatty acids, which may require attention through fortified foods, supplements, or careful food choices in some dietary frameworks.

See also: Vegetables; Vegetarianism; Plant-based diet; Diet labeling.