Did you know that some brands of vanilla extract use beaver butt gunk? According to a National Geographic article, this is quite common. It makes you wonder what other hidden substances might be present in these extracts. 3. Mono-and diglycerides of fatty acids And for those dodging gluten, there’s good news. The Original flavor is a safe haven, free from gluten and ready to be enjoyed. But again, venturing into the realm of other flavors requires a vigilant eye.

Here’s yet ANOTHER find that you’ll find at much more expensive prices in M&S. These might even be the exact same product because they certainly look/taste identical! Not big enough or sturdy enough to effectively dip in your lime or mango chutney, these vegan-friendly poppadom-style crisps are a nice enough accompaniment to a tasty vegan curry or dal. They have a handful of vegan-friendly own-brand crisps, as detailed below. We had hoped for a little more imagination from Waitrose, but they sell so many branded vegan-friendly crisps that their customers will not be left wanting. Crisp Name/Flavour So it stands to reason that these Marmite-flavoured crisps from Walkers are also vegan (cross-contamination risk aside), and also very tasty (if you are a lover, of course!). These are so good we thought they deserved their own entry in the table. These look very similar to the M&S burgers that Mark and I have been throwing on the BBQ all summer. Apart from these are half the price!Because Pom Bears are vegetarian, the natural flavors probably come from plant-based sources too. However, vegans must be careful since natural flavors can conceal ingredients that aren’t appropriate for their diet. Pom-Bear has developed these delicious, light potato nibbles that are crunchy and easily dissolve in your mouth. The salt and vinegar flavor gives these bear-shaped treats a lot of flavors and a lot of fun to eat because of the form. Which crisps are best for toddlers? Most gluten-free cheeses are unflavored, full-fat, plain cheeses that include neither flavorings nor additives. Gluten may be present in processed cheese and cheeses advertised as having low salt, low fat, or no fat. Gluten may be present in cheese if it contains any form of the add-in, including wheat starch, modified food starch, or any other type of starch. Do potatoes have gluten?

Sunbites Cheddar & Caramelised Onion– Contains various milk products, including cheese powder and butter The Foodie Market Cashew Crush Raw Fruit and Nut Bars x5 33. The Foodie Market Tru Bars (Nakd bars) – Bakewell Tart, Salted Caramel

Tesco’s Finest range offers high quality crisp options but with a price tag that is significantly below the likes of Kettle Chips or Tyrells (unless they are on offer). For the vegan community, it’s a mixed bag. While the Original flavor seems to be on the vegan-friendly side, other flavors might not make the cut. It’s a reminder that even familiar favorites warrant a second look at their ingredient list from time to time. The makers of Kettle Chips were founded in 1978 and produced their first crisps (or potato chips as they would say, being from Oregon, USA) in 1982. They have a factory in Norwich and over 90% of the potatoes they use for UK crisps are sourced from within 35 miles of that factory, which at least gives them something of an ethical edge. First off, let’s talk about the Pom Bear Original. I’ve got some fantastic news for you! This classic flavor is not only delicious but also vegan-friendly and gluten-free. So, if you’ve been missing that iconic Pom Bear crunch, you can now indulge without any vegan guilt.

Made by roasting and salting broad beans, if vegetable crisps can be included in this category, then so can these. They are very crunchy and surprisingly tasty too, and with just broad beans, sunflower oil and salt listed as ingredients, they are one of the simplest ‘crisp’ options there is. Their honey is replaced by sugar instead, exploiting the bees for their hard work. Questionable Ingredients Sugar Here we’ll present the best vegan-friendly crisps based on the most popular crisps brands in the UK, including the own-brand versions from the main supermarkets. Let’s first run through the brands we’re covering, then we’ll go into a lot more detail for each. Good news, Nik Nak lovers: none of the three main flavours – Nice ‘N’ Spicy, Rib ‘N’ Saucy or Scampi ‘N’ Lemon – contain any animal-derived ingredients and so are fine for vegans. Pom Bear Salt & Vinegar and Pom Bear Cheese & Onion is not vegan because of the ingredients honey extract and milk. Pom Bear Original is vegan tho because it does not contain any animal derived ingredients. Conclusion

For a basic tortilla chip with good dipping strength and no overpowering flavours, you could do a lot worse than the Lightly Salted Doritos option. These products are specifically made for gluten-free folks and you can often find them down the free from aisle in other supermarkets. Since Pom Bears is vegetarians, there is a high chance that the natural flavourings is indeed vegan as well. It’s important that vegans pay extra attention to natural flavors because of the ingredients that can be hidden here. One Pot Thai Red Vegetable Curry with Brown Rice 9. The Fishmonger Gluten-free Chunky Cod Fish Fingers The lightly salted version is nice enough, but we prefer the more interesting options mentioned below.

One of the oldest and best-loved ridge cut crisps, the following McCoy’s flavours are vegan: Salted, Salt & Malt Vinegar, Paprika, and Hot Mexican Chilli accidentally’ gluten-free products in Aldi – including aaaall the Specialbuys. Did you know that there’s actually a ton of ‘accidentally’ gluten-free products hiding in Aldi? You’d never know unless someone told you… so I’m telling you! Veganism is a lifestyle choice in which all forms of animal and animal products are eliminated from the diet for health, ethical, or environmental reasons. Natural flavors is the second questionable ingredient in Pom Bears and is due to the fact that its an ingredient where companies don’t have to disclose what they put in it. So there are can be non-vegan ingredients in natural flavourings.

The source of the sugar is not disclosed in Pom Bears, so there is a risk that the sugar is in fact refined cane sugar and this could potentially make even the Pom Bear Original flavor non-vegan. This will be of concern to some vegans, but more so to people with severe milk allergies. Many vegans, however, will judge Doritos and other products by the ingredients they contain, and on that front, there are some Doritos flavours that qualify as vegan friendly. See below to find out which ones. Crisp Name/Flavour Nor would I expect to see lots of Prewetts biscuits in Aldi either! These don’t taste gluten-free at all, so if you haven’t tried them, I’d definitely recommend them. 8. Nestle Gluten-free GoFree Corn Flakes An ‘accidentally’ gluten-free product is one which is outside of the free from aisle (of course, that doesn’t apply to Aldi!), but doesn’t contain gluten, or have a ‘may contain’ warning for wheat, gluten etc.