OREO Covered White Chocolate Biscuits, 246g

Product Information

Sugar, WHEAT flower, palm oil, shea oil, rapeseed oil, skimmed MILK powder, fat-reduced cocoa powder 2%, WHEAT starch, lactose (from MILK), whey powder (from MILK), glucose-fructose syrup, MILK fat, emulsifiers ( SOYA lecithin, E492, sunflower lecithin), raising agents (potassium carbonates, ammonium carbonates, sodium carbonates)salt, flavourings But are all Oreos certified vegan? And if they are, can they be enjoyed as part of an ethical vegan diet? Jump to section:

In short, the vast majority of Oreos are vegan and do not contain any animal ingredients (not even milk!). But here’s the deal: avoiding this sugar altogether isn’t that simple. While not all sugar production in the US involves the use of bone char, discerning whether a specific product contains sugar derived from this process can prove challenging. As a result, many vegans may find it difficult to avoid consuming products that potentially incorporate bone char-filtered sugar. Cadbury Biscuits and OREO have launched a range of Christmas treats - including Snowy Fingers and Oreo Festive Favourites. Rafael Espesani, Senior Brand Manager of Sweet Biscuits at Mondelēz International said: “The festive season is a time to celebrate with family and friends, and we are delighted to be able to make these festive gatherings even sweeter with our seasonal range from Cadbury and OREO. However, many vegan products also feature a ‘may contain’ label, due to factory conditions so it is down to personal choice for many vegans whether they choose to eat products carrying this warning.

Cadbury Festive Friends bitesize crunchy biscuits. Half-covered with milk chocolate in unique seasonal shapes including snowmen and reindeer. Due to cross-contamination issues, some vegans will choose to avoid eating products such as Oreos which may contain trace amounts of dairy. Chocolate flavour biscuits (38%) with a vanilla flavour filling (19%), enrobed in a white coating (43%)

Bone char, a substance used in the production of sugar cane, helps give refined sugar its crystalline white colour. It is derived from the bones of animals typically sourced from the animal agriculture industry. Because of this and the fact it is an animal product, many vegans rightfully have reservations about its compatibility with a vegan lifestyle. OREO Festive Favourites Selection Box . A collection of sweet treats featuring four varieties; Original, Golden, white chocolate covered and milk chocolate covered. This is due to the possibility of milk cross-contamination arising from dairy products that are used within the factory.Moderate - On your feet for much of the day, either standing or occasional slow paced walking. Typical jobs: shop assistant, teacher, chef/cook, bar worker, engineer. Light - Have a job that involves long periods of sitting (office-based / driving) or are home-based and sitting for much of the day. Typical jobs: office worker, sales rep, bus/taxi/lorry driver. However, this is more of a legal requirement to ensure those allergic to milk are fully informed before choosing to buy an Oreo.