Guest guest Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 I was given several recipes for Xmas baking and most call for Bisquick. I have't purchased it in years and for some reason think that it is made with lard. Can anyone tell me if it is vegan so that I don't have to go out to the store and look? Thanks, ~Sylvia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Not sureif it's vegan but I know it's vegetarian friendly. Lily , " Sylvia Sivley " <sgsivley wrote: > > I was given several recipes for Xmas baking and most call for > Bisquick. I have't purchased it in years and for some reason think > that it is made with lard. Can anyone tell me if it is vegan so that I > don't have to go out to the store and look? > Thanks, > ~Sylvia > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Enriched flour, (bleached wheat flour), niacin, iron, thiamin, mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, partially hydrogenated soybean and/or cottonseed oil, leavening (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate), dextrose, salt. No lard that I can see. I'll admit to using it for quick dumplings (the fluffy kind), pancakes, waffles and biscuits. HTH, Jeanne in GA Need a quick answer? Get one in minutes from people who know. Ask your question on Answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 My problem with Bisquick is not the lard, but the partially hydrogenated fat--it has been implicated in the increase of heart disease since the 1920's, banned in at least one European country, a possible cause in the rise of type-II diabetes, and about to be banned in New York City. In health food stores and Coops there have been healthy alternatives for quick biscuits, pancakes, etc available for at least 20 years. They are more expensive, but clearly not a public health hazard like hydrogenated fat. Because I have had recurring gall bladder infections, I have been told by my physician never to eat any hydrogenated fat. And, I really miss fresh donuts. Kathleen Eureka CA > Enriched flour, (bleached wheat flour), niacin, iron, thiamin, mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, partially hydrogenated soybean and/or cottonseed oil, leavening (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate), dextrose, salt. No lard that I can see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 I just bought some Bisquick that is " new " and has come out as HeartSmart Label. All purpose baking mix. I haven't used it yet so i don't know if it is any good. Label: Total fat 2.5 gram Serving size calories 140 Saturated Fat 0, Trans Fat 0, polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 mono unsaturated 1.5g 430 mg Sodium Potassium 45mg Total Carbohydrate 27g Protein 3g Ingredients, Enriched flour bleached (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mono nitrate, Riboflavin, Folic acid) Canola Oil, Dextrose, Sugar, Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Salt, Tricalcium Phosphate, Mono calcium, Phosthate, Datem " Sylvia Sivley " > > I was given several recipes for Xmas baking and most call for > Bisquick. I have't purchased it in years and for some reason think > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Sylvia, I do not know if Bisquick is vegan. It is not very healthy though. If I had a recipe for Bisquick, I would probably substitute 1 cup of Bisquick for 1 cup of WW flour and 1 tsp. aluminum free baking powder. There are other formulas you can use. I believe therre are some in the files. You can make a big batch of this. I am saying this and one of my sisters is a Senior Editor for General Mills. GB , " Sylvia Sivley " <sgsivley wrote: > > I was given several recipes for Xmas baking and most call for > Bisquick. I have't purchased it in years and for some reason think > that it is made with lard. Can anyone tell me if it is vegan so that I > don't have to go out to the store and look? > Thanks, > ~Sylvia > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Looks like they have gotten the message, like Oreo cookies--they have taken out the hydrogenated fat. There are still a lot of chemicals in that ingredient listing that are not foods. And, there are better quality baking mixes that are available in health food markets and my local coop that have better ingredients including whole wheat flour, non aluminum baking powder, etc. Some time ago, on one of these vegetarian lists, someone had a homemade version of a baking mix that looked more like what I can buy in my local Coop. Kathleen Eureka CA > I just bought some Bisquick that is " new " and has come out as > HeartSmart Label. All purpose baking mix. I haven't used it yet so i don't know if it is any good. > Label: > Total fat 2.5 gram > Serving size calories 140 > Saturated Fat 0, > Trans Fat 0, > polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 > mono unsaturated 1.5g > 430 mg Sodium > Potassium 45mg > Total Carbohydrate 27g > Protein 3g > > Ingredients, Enriched flour bleached (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, > Thiamin Mono nitrate, Riboflavin, Folic acid) Canola Oil, Dextrose, > Sugar, Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Salt, Tricalcium > Phosphate, Mono calcium, Phosthate, Datem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 great info, we vegetarians are so creative, we can take something that is vegetarian, and mix it with a little nature, and get something good. You know, that reminds me, I am starting to say, if you want to be a vegetarian, you either better be a good cook, or be willing to learn to be one. It has been almost two years for me now (dec 31st) and I have learned so much. I amnot only a better cook as far as flavor goes, but I am a better cook as far as making more nutritious recipes without compensating flavor. I know I have a long path ahead of me too, and I will enjoy the learning. hugs, Chanda - Kathleen M. Pelley Sunday, December 10, 2006 5:31 PM Re: Bisquick Question Looks like they have gotten the message, like Oreo cookies--they have taken out the hydrogenated fat. There are still a lot of chemicals in that ingredient listing that are not foods. And, there are better quality baking mixes that are available in health food markets and my local coop that have better ingredients including whole wheat flour, non aluminum baking powder, etc. Some time ago, on one of these vegetarian lists, someone had a homemade version of a baking mix that looked more like what I can buy in my local Coop. Kathleen Eureka CA > I just bought some Bisquick that is " new " and has come out as > HeartSmart Label. All purpose baking mix. I haven't used it yet so i don't know if it is any good. > Label: > Total fat 2.5 gram > Serving size calories 140 > Saturated Fat 0, > Trans Fat 0, > polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 > mono unsaturated 1.5g > 430 mg Sodium > Potassium 45mg > Total Carbohydrate 27g > Protein 3g > > Ingredients, Enriched flour bleached (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, > Thiamin Mono nitrate, Riboflavin, Folic acid) Canola Oil, Dextrose, > Sugar, Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Salt, Tricalcium > Phosphate, Mono calcium, Phosthate, Datem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 I agree! I've seen so many creative uses for basic foods. I grew up cooking, but I have learned so much more by going veg... new ways to cook foods, new spices I'd never used, and healthy alternatives to my favorites. The learning is yet another benefit of this journey. Happy holidays from Gypsy! www.flightygypsy.com PuterWitch <puterwitch Sunday, December 10, 2006 4:46:05 PM Re: Re: Bisquick Question great info, we vegetarians are so creative, we can take something that is vegetarian, and mix it with a little nature, and get something good. You know, that reminds me, I am starting to say, if you want to be a vegetarian, you either better be a good cook, or be willing to learn to be one. It has been almost two years for me now (dec 31st) and I have learned so much. I amnot only a better cook as far as flavor goes, but I am a better cook as far as making more nutritious recipes without compensating flavor. I know I have a long path ahead of me too, and I will enjoy the learning. hugs, Chanda ----- . ______________________________\ ____ Any questions? Get answers on any topic at www.Answers.. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Cool. No partially hydrogenated fats in there. Will have to try and get that next time. My husband swears by Bisquick in making pancakes. Debbie ..... > Ingredients, Enriched flour bleached (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, > Thiamin Mono nitrate, Riboflavin, Folic acid) Canola Oil, Dextrose, > Sugar, Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Salt, Tricalcium > Phosphate, Mono calcium, Phosthate, Datem > > " Sylvia Sivley " > > > > I was given several recipes for Xmas baking and most call for > > Bisquick. I have't purchased it in years and for some reason think > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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