Is Ice Cream Vegetarian or Non Vegetarian?

@anuraa32 (2446)
India
May 14, 2009 3:19am CST
All of us love icecreams. I adore them. But then if I remember a receipe of an ice cream, they added egg in it. Many would consider egg a non veggie, so then is ice cream a vegetarian or non vegetarian food. And then if it a non vegetarian food, then what would do who are vegetarians. Do we not think about it or do we ask for the ingredients from the company. Or we just avoid icecreams? I am a non vegetarian and therefore I would still eat icecreams, egg in it or not. How about you?
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@Canellita (12029)
• United States
5 Jul 09
Eggs are not vegetables but cream, which is where ice cream comes from is a dairy product from an animal making ice cream not even vegan. There are some "ice creams" made from tofu though.
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@Canellita (12029)
• United States
5 May 11
Early tofu ice cream was terrible. The stuff sold now is quite good, however. There is also an ice cream like product made from rice milk.
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@anuraa32 (2446)
• India
25 Apr 10
Tofu! Is that so. I didnt know. I dont think we get them here. I wonder If I will get the recipe. Thanks for letting me know this. Thanks for the response.
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@anuraa32 (2446)
• India
10 Apr 11
Tofu... Well I never did end up making one like that. I can't imagine how it must taste.
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@galileo2008 (1170)
• Philippines
14 May 09
I have not tasted vegetarian ice creams yet. I cannot imagine an ice cream with veggie-flavor. I am not a vegetarian also, but if I will encounter one, maybe I'll have my first taste.
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@anuraa32 (2446)
• India
14 May 09
Vegetarian ice cream which is without gelatin and eggs. Well not my cup of tea lets say. Thanks for the response
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@ajithlal (14716)
• India
11 Mar 13
I thought all ice creams were vegetarian and contains no eggs.
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@anuraa32 (2446)
• India
11 Mar 13
Now a days many of them are.
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• Philippines
11 May 11
In response to your discussion, ice cream is non-vegetarian. It is classified as one of the dairy foods and it belongs to the dessert group. I love ice cream but I eat it in moderation.
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@anuraa32 (2446)
• India
21 Jul 11
Ah yes. All things, rather all good things should be eaten in moderation. I absolutely love ice cream and would keep eating them all my life.
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@cream97 (29087)
• United States
10 Apr 11
I think that ice cream is non vegetarian. It has milk in it. I am not sure if it has eggs in it. If it does, I don't mind because I love eating it, with or without eggs.
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@anuraa32 (2446)
• India
10 Apr 11
I have heard some one saying it has eggs in it... But then I am not sure of it.. But I agree with you.. Whether a vegetarian dish or no... I still love eating it.
@jedopi (401)
• Canada
7 Jul 09
Some would say that ice cream is not suitable for vegetarians because it contains eggs and dairy products but some vegetarians still eat those foods, so it is debatable. I do eat eggs and dairy, but I avoid ice cream because I know it is high in sugar and fat and I have a weight problem. I make my own "fake ice cream" from frozen fruit. I add frozen strawberries and frozen bananas to my food processor and let 'er rip. The bananas make it really thick and creamy and if you want it more like a milk shake (smoothie) just add some juice. It is cold and refreshing and has hardly any calories, and NO FAT! I love it.
@anuraa32 (2446)
• India
25 Apr 10
You have given me a very good idea for the icecream. I too have a weight problem. The idea is too good. Thanks.
• India
30 Apr 10
hello my ice cream is always vegetarian, no eggs or meat fish etc in it, just milk, milk products, sugar and flavor, thats all Yes many consider egg as veggie and milk as non veggie, it is their view.. Thanks, God bless you. cheers Happy posting. Prof
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@anuraa32 (2446)
• India
1 May 10
I guess it is on the perspective. I wonder though how many vegetarians really think about it before entering the shop and buying an icecream
@ajithlal (14716)
• India
11 Mar 13
I have heard that some people put egg on ice creams. I think most ice creams are vegetarian as they does not contain eggs. I think it is good to look at the label to know if the ice cream is vegetarian or not.
@anuraa32 (2446)
• India
11 Mar 13
It wouldnt matter to me in a way because I would still have it.
@sanuanu (11235)
• India
14 May 09
I dont' like eating fleshes but I do eat eggs so, there is no problem for me to eat eggs but do we make icecream with the use of eggs? I thought that only cakes are the which uses eggs to make it. Never heard from anyone that they add eggs in icecreams too!
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@anuraa32 (2446)
• India
18 Jun 09
There is animal fat that I am sure of. I have heard they use eggs.
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@katsalot1 (1618)
5 Jul 09
Vegans don't eat any animal products at all. so they wouldn't eat icecream anyway. I haven't met any vegetarians who don't eat eggs, they just don't eat meat. When food is labelled as 'suitable for vegetarians' it can contain eggs.
@anuraa32 (2446)
• India
25 Apr 10
Yes suitable for vegetarians could still have eggs. I never understood the difference in cakes - with or without eggs. So I wonder. Anyways thanks for the response.
17 Jun 09
I have never met a vegetarian who doesn't eat eggs. I know some do but I always thought it was pretty rare. I have been a vegetarian myself for 5 years and I eat dairy although very little. There are various extremes of being vegetarian though aren't there? Some people are very serious and won't eat in a restaurant that serves meat and then people like me are more relaxed about it. I have no problems making meat meals for my boyfriend. I have never heard of vegetarian ice cream!
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@anuraa32 (2446)
• India
18 Jun 09
I agree there are various different ways of being a vegetarian. I have heard about veg ice cream but never tasted it myself.
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@nehaagra (848)
• Singapore
23 Jun 09
Myself a vegetarian, and do eat eggs. But as per the defination of vegetarian, eggs are also considered non veg. So an icecream with gelatin or eggs is not vegetarian. But hey there are icecream and cakes too without eggs. So being vegetarian doen't mean u can't relish these delicacies. I have a vegetarian blog too can check out here. www. easyntastyrecipes.blogspot.com
@anuraa32 (2446)
• India
25 Apr 10
I agree. And thanks for the blog address. Thank you for the response too.
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• Philippines
1 May 10
Really? Actually I don't have an idea that ice cream is vegetarian. Haha all I know is it's sweet and I love it.
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@anuraa32 (2446)
• India
1 May 10
I agree. Its tastes wonderful whether with or without eggs and gelatin.