Is Beyond Meat vegan?

Fully veganfood

Beyond Meat is 100% plant-based — all products are vegan.

Vegan products

  • Beyond Burger
  • Beyond Sausage
  • Beyond Beef (ground)
  • Beyond Chicken Tenders
  • Beyond Steak

Watch-outs

  • Some products contain coconut oil and methylcellulose — vegan but worth noting for sensitivities

Notes

No animal ingredients ever. Certified by the American Vegetarian Association.

Visit Beyond Meat website →

Brand transparency

Parent company, animal-testing policy, certifications and known controversies.

Parent company
Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND)
Sustainability grade
BGood
Does not test on animals

Certifications

  • American Vegetarian Association — Certified Vegan
  • Non-GMO Project Verified

Controversies

  • Reformulations have prompted ingredient transparency complaints

Last reviewed June 4, 2026 · Report inaccuracy

Scan any Beyond Meat product in seconds

VeggieOS instantly flags hidden animal ingredients in food, beauty, and household products.

Try VeggieOS free

More food brands

Get the full VeggieOS app

Scan products, track your ethical impact, plan vegan meals and chat with your AI coach — all in one place. 100% free, forever — no paid plans, ever.

Free forever · No credit card · No paid plans, ever