what is the difference between a vegetarian and a vegan
Neither a Vegan nor a Vegetarian eats any part of an animal. Let me just add here the the word animal refers to four-legged, two-legged, with wings, without wings and those that swim or are able to escape danger (e.g. shellfish). Some-one once said if it had a mommy, then I'm not eating it. The difference between Vegan and Vegetarian is basic. There are some foods that come from animals that Vegetarians do eat and Vegans don't. These are milk, cheese and various other dairy items, eggs and honey. Speaking of cheese, a product called rennet is used in the making of cheese.