Table 1.

Estimated percentage of the UK population which may have dietary restrictions

Dietary groupEstimated %
Vegetariana2 (n = 1.2 million)
Vegan<1
Muslim (Halal)4.8 (n = 2.7 million)
Jewish (Kosher)0.5
Buddhist0.4
Total8.7
  • a Including Hindu/Buddhist vegetarians.