Is cake Vegetarian?

This product may or may not be vegetarian as it lists 5 ingredients that could derive from meat or fish depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

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Sugar esters of fatty acids (e473) can come from either animal or plant sources. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

sugar, wheat flour (with added calcium carbonate, iron, niacin (b3) and thiamine (b1)), vegetable oils (palm and rapeseed), confectionery filling (13%) (invert sugar, water, palm kernel oil, palm oil, milk protein, emulsifier (e481), stabilisers (e415, e464), salt, acidity regulator (e340ii)), water, glucose syrup (contains gluten), apple pulp, colours (e162, e163), salt, natural flavouring, soya flour, emulsifiers (e471, e473), acidity regulators (e330, e331c, es75), preservative (e202), gelling agent (e440a), preservative (e202), thickener (e466), citric acid. allergy advice: see ingredients list, allergens in bold. may contain traces of egg, due to open plan bakery. may contain traces of nuts/seed.

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What is a Vegetarian diet?

A vegetarian diet eliminates meat, poultry, and fish but typically includes dairy, eggs, and plant-based foods. People adopt it for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. This diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds as key nutrient sources. Vegetarians often get protein from eggs, tofu, beans, and lentils. It can offer health benefits such as reduced risk of heart disease and improved weight management, though attention should be given to nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. With proper planning, a vegetarian diet can be both nutritionally complete and sustainable.

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VeganNo

No. This product is not vegan as it lists 1 ingredient that derives from animals and 6 ingredients that could could derive from animals depending on the source.

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Dairy FreeNo

No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 1 ingredient that contains dairy.

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