As mentioned earlier, while Oreos in the UK are suitable for vegans, in the US they are made from sugar filtered with a charcoal-like substance called bone char. 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. 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 Cadbury Festive Fingers Collection. Cadbury Dairy Milk Fingers, Cadbury Bournville Fingers and Cadbury Orange Fingers However, it’s important to note that the concept of veganism, as defined by The Vegan Society, encourages the avoidance of animal exploitation to the best of one’s ability and practicality.

In short, the vast majority of Oreos are vegan and do not contain any animal ingredients (not even milk!). Inactive - Do very little exercise, going for the occasional walk (moderate pace, low intensity). Spend majority of leisure time doing activities such as watching TV, playing computer games, on the internet, reading, cooking, driving, general household chores. But are all Oreos certified vegan? And if they are, can they be enjoyed as part of an ethical vegan diet? Jump to section: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. The only Oreos which are not suitable for vegans are the Peanut Butter flavoured biscuits which contain milk.

This is due to the possibility of milk cross-contamination arising from dairy products that are used within the factory. However, this is more of a legal requirement to ensure those allergic to milk are fully informed before choosing to buy an Oreo. Due to cross-contamination issues, some vegans will choose to avoid eating products such as Oreos which may contain trace amounts of dairy.

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Moderately active - Do light to moderate intensity exercise 3-4 times a week. E.g. going to the gym / swimming / cycling / horse riding / dance classes / playing golf. Daily dog walking (brisk pace, twice a day). OREO Festive Favourites Selection Box . A collection of sweet treats featuring four varieties; Original, Golden, white chocolate covered and milk chocolate covered. Cadbury Festive Friends bitesize crunchy biscuits. Half-covered with milk chocolate in unique seasonal shapes including snowmen and reindeer. Chocolate flavour biscuits (38%) with a vanilla flavour filling (19%), enrobed in a white coating (43%)

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. So, although it is your choice whether to eat products with ‘may contain’ warnings, we would encourage new and transitioning vegans not to be too hard on themselves, as it is unlikely that the product is non-vegan.” Not having to give up regular supermarket buys or find alternative versions of your classic teatime treats makes transitioning to a vegan diet even easier. 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.If you’ve decided that the issues surrounding classic Oreos are something you wish to avoid in your diet, you might be wondering what vegan Oreo alternatives are there? Heavy - Active for much of the day, walking non-stop and carrying objects. Typical jobs: hospital/ward nurse, waitressing in a busy restaurant, cleaner, porter, labourer/construction worker, gardener, farm worker. Leisure Activity Level 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. In the case of bone char-produced sugar, the widespread prevalence of this method in the sugar industry makes avoiding it completely exceptionally challenging. 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.