Zachary,
Actually, in a word...Hinduism. 78% of India is Hindu, which explains why 40% of Indians are vegetarian.And yes, that brings (some) ethical differences.India’s reasons for being highly vegetarian are not going to be easily transferrable to other countries.Nor would that be desirable...India is the world’s largest consumer of dairy, and the world’s second largest consumer of eggs.Egg Consumption by Country 2026
Milk Consumption by Country 2026
Zachary,
Actually, in a word...Hinduism.
78% of India is Hindu, which explains why 40% of Indians are vegetarian.
And yes, that brings (some) ethical differences.
India’s reasons for being highly vegetarian are not going to be easily transferrable to other countries.
Nor would that be desirable...India is the world’s largest consumer of dairy, and the world’s second largest consumer of eggs.
Egg Consumption by Country 2026
Milk Consumption by Country 2026