However, there is still debate over their classification due to their origin from chickens, leading to variations in how different vegetarian groups perceive them. For ovo-vegetarians and lacto ...

A vegetarian does not eat any meat, poultry, game, fish, shellfish or by-products of slaughter. Lacto-ovo vegetarian: a vegetarian who eats dairy products and eggs but does not eat meat.

Dr Addu Kiranmayi explains the different types of vegetarian diets: For ovo-vegetarians and lacto-ovo vegetarians, eggs are an essential part of their diet, providing important nutrients that may ...