Legal Notice

Last updated: July 19, 2025

Important Warning

The information contained on Vegustando (vegustando.com) is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does NOT constitute medical, nutritional, or professional health advice.

1. Nature of the Content

Vegustando is a personal blog that shares:

• Vegan and vegetarian recipes
• Cooking tips based on personal experience
• General nutritional information
• Personal opinions and experiences related to food and eating

Content Limitations

All content is for informational purposes only and should NOT be considered:

• Professional medical advice
• Personalized nutritional advice
• Medical diagnosis or treatment
• A substitute for professional medical consultation

2. Medical and Nutritional Responsibility

👨‍⚕️ Mandatory Professional Consultation

ALWAYS consult qualified professionals before:

• Making significant changes to your diet
• Adopting a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle
• Using nutritional information for medical conditions
• Making health decisions based on our content

🩺 Special Medical Conditions

If you have any of the following conditions, you MUST consult your doctor:

• Diabetes or blood sugar problems
• Cardiovascular diseases
• Eating disorders
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Kidney or liver problems
• Any chronic medical condition
• You take medication regularly

3. Food Allergies and Intolerances

🚨 Critical Allergy Warning

IF YOU HAVE FOOD ALLERGIES:

• READ ALL INGREDIENTS carefully before preparing any recipe
• CHECK LABELS on all products you use
• CONSULT YOUR ALLERGIST before trying new ingredients
• ALWAYS KEEP your emergency medication available

🥜 Common Allergens in Our Recipes

Our recipes may contain:

• Tree nuts and nuts: Almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, etc.
• Seeds: Sesame, sunflower, chia, etc.
• Soy: Tofu, tempeh, soy sauce, etc.
• Gluten: Wheat, oats, barley, etc.
• Others: Sulfites, yeasts, etc.

⚠️ Cross-Contamination

Please note that ingredients may have been processed in facilities that also process allergens. Always check product labels.

4. Nutritional Information

📊 Approximate Values

The nutritional values provided are APPROXIMATE and may vary depending on:

• Brand and quality of ingredients
• Preparation methods used
• Serving sizes
• Product variations

🔬 Sources of Nutritional Information

We obtain nutritional information from:

• Public food databases
• Commercial product labels
• Online nutrition calculators
• General scientific literature

For accurate and personalized nutritional information, consult a registered professional nutritionist or dietitian.

5. Recipe Results

👩‍🍳 Variability in Results

We do not guarantee perfect results, as they may vary depending on:

• Ingredients: Quality, freshness, origin
• Equipment: Type of oven and utensils used
• Technique: Personal cooking experience
• Environment: Altitude, humidity, temperature
• Substitutions: Changes to the original ingredients

🔄 Personal Adaptations

You may adapt the recipes according to your needs, but:

• Results may differ from those expected
• Always verify food safety
• Consider the nutritional implications of any changes

6. Food Safety

🦠 Hygiene and Handling

Always follow good hygiene practices:

• Wash your hands and utensils thoroughly
• Check ingredient expiration dates
• Cook at safe temperatures when necessary
• Store food properly
• Avoid cross-contamination

7. Recommended Links and Products

🛒 Affiliate Programs

Full transparency: We participate in affiliate programs, mainly Amazon Associates. This means that we may receive commissions for purchases made through our links.

• We only recommend products that we consider useful
• Our opinions are always honest and independent
• Affiliate income does not influence our recommendations
• All affiliate links are clearly marked

8. Limitation of Liability

⚖️ Legal Disclaimer

To the fullest extent permitted by the laws of Costa Rica, Vegustando will NOT be liable for:

• Health problems resulting from the use of our recipes
• Allergic reactions or food intolerances
• Unsatisfactory recipe results
• Medical or nutritional decisions based on our content
• Damages related to products purchased through affiliate links
• Problems arising from the interpretation of nutritional information

9. Responsible Use

🤝 Your Responsibility

By using Vegustando, you agree that:

• You are responsible for your own dietary decisions
• You will consult professionals when necessary
• You will verify ingredients if you have allergies
• You will use common sense and good food safety practices
• You understand the limitations of the information provided

10. Updates to This Legal Notice

This legal notice may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our content or legal requirements. We recommend that you review it regularly.

Contact

If you have questions about this legal notice:

• Email: info@vegustando.com
• Subject: “Legal Notice – [Your inquiry]”
• Response time: Maximum 5 business days

🌱 Our Commitment

At Vegustando, we are committed to providing useful and honest content about vegan and vegetarian cooking, always with transparency regarding the limitations of the information we share.

Legal Notice effective as of July 19, 2025