Busting the Myth: Are Meat and Chicken Masalas Truly Non-Vegetarian?
Within the culinary industry, titles often imply certain things. In the case of chicken and beef masalas, for example, one such presumption is that they include non-vegetarian components. The co-founder of Zoff Foods, Akash Agrawal, dispels this myth and reveals the startling reality about these spice mixes.
Unlike what many think, fresh herbs and only vegetarian spices are used to make beef and chicken masala. Agrawal highlights that the purpose of these masalas is to improve the taste and texture of food, regardless of whether it contains meat or not. These masalas are completely vegetarian and are made with ingredients like cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, fennel seeds, nutmeg, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and cardamom.
Similar to Agrawal, Sumit Chauhan, NPD Head at Pansari Group, says it’s normal for vegetarians to believe differently. He does, however, stress that the spice mixtures used in the pork and chicken masalas are mostly made of vegetarian ingredients, such as cumin, fennel, black salt, black pepper, and more. Chauhan emphasizes how these masalas may be used in a variety of vegetarian recipes, demonstrating their flexibility.
Notwithstanding their nomenclature, beef and chicken masalas attest to the depth of flavor that spices provide to vegetarian cooking. These masalas provide a tasty culinary adventure via vegetarianism, demonstrating that delectable meals may be had without sacrificing dietary requirements.
Both Agrawal and Chauhan recommend examining product labels that have been verified by the Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in order to guarantee clarity for customers. A product that is exclusively vegetarian is shown by a green circle, while a product that contains non-vegetarian components is shown by a brown circle.
In conclusion, despite their seemingly non-vegetarian sounds, beef and chicken masalas are really appropriate for vegetarians, adding to the thriving field of vegetarian cooking with their complex taste profiles. The next time you go for these masalas, know that you are enjoying a delicious vegetarian dish.
