Is lemon cake Vegan?

No. This product is not vegan as it lists 5 ingredients that derive from animals and 7 ingredients that could could derive from animals depending on the source.

Why it's not vegan

  • milk
  • gelatine
  • whey powder
  • whole egg powder
  • whole liquid egg
  • natural flavour
  • xanthan gum
  • natural lemon flavour
  • diglycerides of fatty acids
  • +3 more

milk

Dietitian note

Milk is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Gluten free sponge with lemon filling and icing INGREDIENTS: Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Whole Liquid Egg, Maize Starch, Rice Flour, Humectant: Glycerine; Potato Starch, Lemon Filling (2%) Water, Glucose Syrup, Maize Starch, Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Whole Egg Powder, Gelling Agent: Pectin; Acidity Regulators: Citric Acid, Acetic Acid, Trisodium Citrate; Lemon Oil, Salt, Colour: Curcumin, Modified Tapioca Starch, Icing Sugar, Water, Palm Fat, Gelatine, Dextrose, Whey Powder (Milk), Emulsifiers: Citric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Preservative: Potassium Sorbate; Gelling Agent: Agar; Acid: Citric Acid; Raising Agents: Diphosphates, Sodium Carbonates; Natural Lemon Flavour, Preservative: Potassium Sorbate; Thickener: Xanthan Gum; Natural Flavour, Salt

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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.