Is ASDA Festive Cheese Selection Vegan?
Ingredients
Cheddar with Pickled Onion [Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurised Milk), Vinegar, Pickled Silverskin Onions (5%), Dried Onion (3%), Chives (2%) Preservative (Potassium Sorbate)] Wensleydale with Mince Pie Flavours [Wensleydale Cheese (Pasteurised Milk), Candied Orange Peel (9%) [Orange Peel, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Sugar, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)], Candied Lemon Peel (9%) [Lemon Peel, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Sugar, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)], Raisins (6%), Muscovado Sugar, Brandy (3%), Cinnamon, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate)] Smoky Chipotle Cheddar [Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurised Milk), Chilli Jam (7%) [Sugar, Chillies, Red Peppers, White Wine Vinegar, White Onions, Garlic Purée, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Salt], Chipotle Chilli Flakes (1%), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate)] Cheddar with Apple, Sage and Onion [Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurised Milk), Apple (7%) [Apples, Antioxidant (Sulphur Dioxide)], Concentrated Apple Juice (5%), Dried Onion (3%), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Dried Sage]
What is a Vegan diet?
A vegan diet excludes all animal-derived foods, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, and honey. It focuses on plant-based sources such as fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Many people choose veganism for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. When well-planned, it provides sufficient protein, fiber, and antioxidants, though supplementation or fortified foods may be needed for nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. Vegan diets are associated with lower risks of heart disease and improved digestion but require mindfulness to ensure balanced and complete nutrition.


