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    Jain food symbol

    12 months ago 2250

    Short answer:

    • There is no separate, government-approved “Jain food” symbol in India.
    • On packs you’ll see:
    - Green dot in a square = vegetarian. - Brown triangle in a square = non‑vegetarian. - Green “V” vegan logo = vegan.
    • For Jain-compliant food, first ensure the green dot (or vegan logo), then check ingredients/methods against Jain rules (no root vegetables, no honey, no fermentation, no eating after sunset, etc.). In restaurants, “Jain food” is usually marked by text or a custom icon, but that is not a standardized national symbol.

    What the official marks mean (India):

    • Vegetarian: green filled circle inside a green square. ( en.wikipedia.org)
    • Non‑vegetarian: brown filled triangle inside a brown square (updated to a triangle to improve distinguishability). ( foodcompli.com, en.wikipedia.org)
    • Vegan: FSSAI vegan logo (green “V” with a leaf and the word “vegan”); mandatory when a product is sold as vegan. ( indianexpress.com, hindustantimes.com)

    Practical Jain checks beyond the symbols

    • Avoid kandmool (root vegetables like potato, onion, garlic, etc.).
    • Avoid fermented items (curd, yeast breads, alcohol, vinegar, etc.).
    • Avoid honey and all non‑veg ingredients or by‑products (e.g., gelatin).
    • Prefer freshly prepared food; avoid night eating. For simple guides, see:
    - What not to eat (Jain basics): - Paryushan/Jain dietary discipline:

    Note (dated): As of August 25, 2025, India has vegetarian, non‑vegetarian, and vegan marks only; no official separate “Jain food” mark exists. ( en.wikipedia.org, foodcompli.com, hindustantimes.com)

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