Eating & Drinking

Three PETA Stars for Mensa Academica and Mensa Vita!

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36 of the 58 German Studentenwerke and Studierendenwerke took part in this year’s survey that was conducted by the animal rights organization PETA Deutschland. With the survey PETA again searched for the most vegan-friendly dining hall. Studierendenwerk Aachen gained three stars for Mensa Academica and Mensa Vita.

Students like it animal- and eco-friendly: Vegan food has become an integral part of young people’s diet. Therefore, PETA elects the most vegan-friendly dining hall once a year and surveys German Studierendenwerke. We can be proud of this year’s results: Mensa Academica and Mensa Vita were awarded three of five possible stars. Some of the criteria that are assessed in the survey are selection, regularity and labelling of plant-based dishes, trained staff, special vegan days and the promotion of a vegan diet.

According to the points system only those dining halls that offer nothing but vegetarian and vegan dishes can be awarded five stars. Still, Mensa Academica and Mensa Vita can be happy about the three stars as, according to PETA, that is a „very good rating” for a dining hall that offers also meat. This year no Studierendenwerk was awarded with four stars.

In Mensa Academica and Mensa Vita a vegan dish is part of the meal plan every day. There is also a big vegetable and salad offer that changes daily. For the annual World Vegan Day the halls serve a vegan three-course meal; the cooks, kitchen staff and trainees get regular trainings about vegan cooking. Sustainability in the dining halls, cafeterias and coffee bars is constantly tested and improved.

Find all information about the "Most vegan-friendly dining halls 2019" on PETA-Website.

 

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