Vegan sauces: complete guide on the subject

A true way of life anchored in our cultures, veganism has found its place in the culinary world. Vegan sauces, like other vegan products, continue to surprise us.

And if manufacturers seek perfection in their plant-based recipes, it’s because market demand is exploding. But do you know exactly what a vegan sauce is? Do you know the origins of this “animal free” trend? We’ll explain everything to you in the following few lines.

What is a “vegan” sauce?

As with so-called “traditional” sauces, vegan sauces aim to accompany or spice up a dish in order to give it more flavor.
What differentiates them is the list of ingredients that make them up.
Because vegan sauces have a particularity: they do not contain any element of animal origin.
Milk, eggs, and other products from our animal friends have been banned from their recipes. In fact, they have been replaced by 100% plant-based ingredients, legumes, nuts, vegetable oils or spices.

Some skeptics may wonder about taste: “Are these sauces pleasant in the mouth?” Or: “Do their taste really resemble the sauces usually found in food stores?”
These questions are completely legitimate, especially for people who have never had the opportunity to taste them. But we reassure you: vegan sauces have the same flavors as their counterparts. So you won’t see the difference if you eat your fries with a vegan ketchup sauce, for example.

Vegan sauces: the origins

Contemporary societies are constantly evolving, in all areas. New ways of consuming are emerging.
This is why more and more individuals are giving moral, health or environmental values ​​to what they put on their plate.
For these defenders of animal welfare and ecology, there is no longer any question of consuming indiscriminately and “irresponsibly”.
The list of ingredients, as well as the manufacturing process of foodstuffs, are scrutinized to ensure that they perfectly correspond to a certain ethics.

So what are the main morals sought through this 100% plant-based diet?

You should know that the vegan diet is based on three fundamental values:

• the right of animals to no longer suffer in order to meet human needs;
• respect for nature, because the livestock industry heavily pollutes our planet;
• health, since excessive consumption of meat or dairy products is more questioned by health professionals.

Trend of vegan sauces in the food market

As mentioned previously, the “vegan way of life” is on the rise.
Veganism has enjoyed growing success since its appearance in England in the mid-1940s, with the creation of the Vegan Society by Donald Watson.

This movement, initially marginal, managed to attract millions of people around the world.
Belgium is no exception, since according to an article published in 2023, one in three Belgians admit to eating vegetarian food at least once a week.

And it is this enthusiasm that will push food industry specialists to take an interest in this “Cruelty-free” trend.
To meet the growing needs of the market, many now offer vegan products.
The issue is crucial for these manufacturers of food without ingredients of animal origin. Indeed, the foods offered for consumption must both meet ethical production methods, while satisfying the taste buds of the general public.
In other words, it is not because vegan products are exclusively composed of plant components that they should not be “good”. But this balance is rather successful, since vegan sauces and others offer flavors that are almost identical to their competitors.

Our August&Henri vegan sauces

In Belgium we love feasts of flavors without remorse!

After all these explanations, it’s time to push open the door of gluttony and curiosity and discover this new range of vegan sauces!

Have you always thought that the word “vegan” rhymes with “bland”? Well, think again! August & Henri’s vegan sauces are here to prove you wrong, and that eating healthy can be anything but boring.
They have been designed to awaken your favorite dishes without compromising your well-being.

Sriracha mayo sauce

Do you like tacos? Make them explode with our Sriracha mayo, spicy but not too much combined with a pleasant ginger syrup that will have you salsa dancing all night long.

Truffle mayo sauce

More of a pasta fan? Our creamy vegan Truffle Mayo will transform your plate into an extraordinary meal, with its mixture of tartuffina sauce and mustard seeds…Mamma mia it all melts in your mouth!

Chili mayo sauce

And for barbecue lovers, look no further than our vegan Chili Mayo sauce, which will add an irresistible touch of smokiness and sweet and sour to your grill, without any ingredients of animal origin.

So, ready to transform your kitchen into an oasis of vegan deliciousness? Join us on the August & Henri adventure and let your taste buds guide you to new culinary horizons.
After all, who said eating healthy was impossible?

Our range of August&Henri vegan sauces brings you an experience in the mouth that your palate will not soon forget. Tasty and with varied textures, they take you into a high-level gastronomic world. Whether or not you are a fan of vegan specialties, you will succumb to their fine and exquisite taste, bearing the mark of great chefs!

Are you tempted by our Auguste&Henri vegan sauces? Do not hesitate to contact us to find out about our distribution services as well as our pricing. Whether you are an individual or a catering professional, our sauces will delight everyone!