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Vegetarisk vegansk is a term used in some Scandinavian contexts to describe a dietary approach or labeling that combines vegetarian and vegan principles. The word combines vegetarisk, meaning vegetarian, with vegansk, meaning vegan, and is intended to signal plant-based options that adhere to vegan restrictions.

In practice, items described as vegetarisk vegansk are free from all animal flesh and all animal-derived ingredients. The label can be used for dishes, products, or menus to emphasize that no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, gelatin, or other animal products are used. The term may be chosen when a provider wants to stress a strict vegan standard beyond a simple vegetarian designation.

Usage and interpretation vary by region and organization. Some instances aim to distinguish vegan offerings from broader vegetarian options that might allow dairy or eggs. In other cases, vegetarisk vegansk serves as a branding choice to appeal to consumers seeking transparent, fully plant-based choices. Always, ingredient lists should be consulted, as labeling standards differ and some products may use vegan claims inconsistently.

Nutritional considerations are similar to those for vegan diets: emphasis on adequate protein from beans, lentils, tofu, tempeh, seitan, and grains; attention to vitamin B12, iron, calcium, iodine, and omega-3 fatty acids through fortified foods or supplements where appropriate.

Critically, the term is not universally standardized, and in some markets it may be redundant since vegan already implies vegetarian. Consumers should review ingredient lists and local labeling rules to understand what vegetarisk vegansk signifies in a given context.