Glycyrrhizin, one of the active components in licorice root, is 50 times sweeter than sugar and gives licorice its characteristic taste. Pure licorice root is also a herbal medicine that, while very effective, carries risk of side-effects at high doses or in susceptible people.
Vegan Cooking and Lifestyle. Vegan Moroccan Bisteeya (aka Bastilla or Pastilla) This recipe comes from the March/April 2012 issue of VegNews magazine. I could not find an online link for it though. Bisteeya is also called Bastilla or Pastilla, and is a favorite Berber dish from Morocco, served at the beginning of special meals. Itâs often made from pigeon, chicken, eggs and chicken fat (yuck).
Best Answer: Malt-o-Meal and puffed rice are both vegan (check the label carefully if you are in doubt). Malt-o-Meal is made from wheat and barley, so avoid if you have celiac disease. Malt-o-Meal would also be a better choice for more protein; the puffed rice is mainly starch. A 3-Tbsp serving of Malt-o-Meal contains 5 g protein and 1 g fiber. A serving of Rice Krispies contains 1 g protein and no fiber.