FAQs

Not at all. Plenty of our customers eat meat. Vegecore is for anyone who wants real Malaysian food ready in a minute — and because it's 100% plant-based and Halal-certified, it also works as a reliable backup for people whose food options are often limited: Muslim travellers somewhere with no halal food, vegetarians reading another ambiguous menu, or a mixed household where one meal needs to suit everyone. You get the taste and texture of meat without the meat.

Yes — every Vegecore meal and sambal is 100% plant-based and vegan. Great for vegans, flexitarians, or anyone who just loves good Malaysian food.

Yes. Garlic and onion are part of the rempah (spice paste) that gives our dishes their flavour. If you follow a no-onion-no-garlic or pure vegetarian diet, our food isn't suitable for you.

Yes, we're proud to be fully Halal-certified — along with GMP and HACCP food-safety certifications.

Real, whole-food ingredients — no mystery patties. We use functional mushrooms and konjac depending on the dish: Lion's Mane mushroom in our Rendang and Ayam Masak Merah, shiitake mushroom in our Dendeng and Masala Curry, and konjac (a plant-based root vegetable) in our Sambal Sotong. Our sambals are made with real chilli — no belacan.

All Vegecore meals are made with no added preservatives. Beyond that, each meal has its own nutritional highlights — some are low in sugar, some are high in dietary fibre, and some feature functional mushrooms like Lion's Mane and shiitake prized for focus, energy, gut health and immunity. Check each product page for its specific nutritional claims.

Our products may contain soy and wheat — please check each product's page for its specific allergens. They are also processed in a facility that handles egg.

Our dishes are mild and enjoyable for most people. We don't currently label a specific heat level per product, but nothing is overwhelmingly spicy.

No need to freeze or refrigerate before opening — ambient room temperature is fine. Thanks to retort packaging, just keep them in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Refrigerate only after opening, and finish within 3 days.

Microwave: unwrap and heat for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Boil: place the sealed pouch in boiling water for 1 minute. No heating? Eat it straight from the packet.

Absolutely. Every meal is fully cooked and ready to eat — ideal for camping, travel, or busy days with no kitchen in sight.

Pop the rest in the fridge and finish it within 3 days.

That's just the natural oil solidifying in the cold. Leave it at room temperature for 5–10 minutes, give it a stir, and it's ready to enjoy.

Our meals have a 2-year shelf life from the manufacturing date — check the date printed on each pack.

Yes, and lots of people do. Each pack is commercially sealed and fully labelled, and contains no meat, poultry or dairy — which is the category most countries restrict for travellers. Keep it in its original box so the ingredient list stays with it. Always declare food when you arrive, even where it's permitted: some countries, Australia and New Zealand especially, require every food item to be declared and fine travellers who don't. Rules vary by destination and change, so check before you fly. Full travel guide →

Pouches travel fine in either checked or hand luggage. Sambal jars should go in checked luggage, since liquid and paste limits apply in the cabin. Either way, declare food on arrival.

That's one of the most common reasons people buy it. Vegecore is Halal-certified and 100% plant-based, needs no fridge, stove or electricity, and keeps for two years — so you can pack a couple of pouches, forget about them, and have a proper meal on the night nothing else works out.

Yes. Every meal is fully cooked. Eat it straight from the pouch, or drop the sealed pouch in hot water from a kettle for a minute. No stove, microwave or fridge needed — useful in dorms, hostels, hotel rooms, office pantries and on night shifts.

It works well for one. No electricity, stove or fridge required, a 2-year shelf life, no added preservatives, and it's both Halal-certified and plant-based, so one pack suits a mixed household. Rotate the oldest packs into normal meals each season and replace them. Our monsoon checklist →

Free shipping on orders over RM150 (West Malaysia). Standard rates apply below that.

Yes! Use code TRYVEGECORE at checkout for 10% off your first order.

We ship across Malaysia, with international shipping expanding. See our Global & Wholesale page for overseas enquiries.

We process orders within 1–2 business days; delivery times vary by location. You'll receive tracking by email once your order ships.

We're stocked at selected restaurants and grocers across KL and Selangor — see our Store Locator.

As our products are food items, we're unable to accept returns once delivered. If something arrives damaged or incorrect, we'll make it right — see our Refund Policy.

Email hello@vegecore.com with your order number and a photo, and we'll sort it out quickly.

Yes — see Wholesale, OEM & Private Label, or Gifting.