what is vegan

Is matalahuga vegan?

Matalahuga is a vegan food ingredient.

Checking out an ingredients list? 👇

Vegan Ingredient Checker
Scan labels, check if ingredients are vegan
Get on Google PlayGet on App Store

Learn more

"You are amazing, this has saved me so much time when grocery shopping!"

— Austin, a user who reached out with feedback

"It's been a great tool since starting my journey! You take a pic of the nutrition/ingredients, and it'll warn you of anything questionable or not vegan. 😁"

— Ashe, a Vegan For Beginners Facebook Group member

"Use a vegan app when you go shopping, I use WhatsVegan."

— Dóra, a Vegan For Beginners Facebook Group member

So, what is matalahuga?

Matalahuga is a unique spice that originates from the Philippines. It is known for its strong, pungent aroma and flavor, which adds a distinctive taste to any dish. Matalahuga is derived from the roots of a small plant belonging to the ginger family. The roots are harvested, cleaned, and pounded into a fine powder, which can be used in a variety of dishes such as stews, soups, and curries. Matalahuga has been traditionally used in Filipino cuisine to add depth and complexity to savory dishes. This flavorful ingredient is gaining popularity in culinary circles around the world as a special addition to elevate any dish.

How to quickly find the source of ingredients like matalahuga?

We've built a database of 49359 ingredients (and growing), classified as "vegan", "non-vegan", or "maybe vegan".

We use it in our vegan ingredients scanner, which is the best way to avoid non-vegan ingredients - you take a picture of a product's ingredient list, and the app tells you if the product is vegan or not.

scan ingredient listvegan ingredient checkervegan shopping made simple
Get on Google PlayGet on App Store
Stay in the loop about new WhatsVegan goodies!
We'll never send you spam.
Do you have any feedback? Drop us a line at [email protected] 🙌
The content on this website and the WhatsVegan application is not dietary advice, and it's intended for informational and educational purposes only.Terms of ServicePrivacy policy