Many people still believe that a vegan diet is deficient in essential nutrients, or that it is not sustainable for long-term health. Additionally, vegans may face negative stereotypes, such as being viewed as “preachy” or “judgmental.”

Vegan ingredients For some ingredients it's not 100% possible to say they're vegan or non-vegan. This is because they can be animal-based or plant-based. Examples are glycerine, lactic acid, stearic acid. For those, it's best to contact the manufacturer or look it up on the internet for a specific brand.

Unfortunately, due to the highly restrictive nature of the diet, vegans are at risk of being deficient in certain nutrients such as calcium and vitamin B12 usually found in dairy and meat respectively.

Vegaphobia, vegephobia or veganphobia is an aversion to, or dislike of, vegetarians and vegans. The term first appeared in the 2010s, coinciding with the rise in veganism in the late 2010s. Several studies have found an incidence of vegaphobic sentiments in the general population.