Is Mcvities Biscuits Jaffa Cakes 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.

Why it's a maybe for vegetarian

  • glycerol
  • humectant
  • natural flavouring
  • dextrose
  • +1 more

glycerol

Dietitian note

Glyceride (e422) can come from both animal and plant sources. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

humectant
natural flavouring
dextrose

+1 more in the app

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Ingredients

Orange Flavoured Filling (37%) (Glucose-fructose Syrup, Sugar, Orange Juice, Gelling Agent (Pectin), Food Acids (Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid), Natural Orange Flavouring), Dark Chocolate (19%) (Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Vegetable Oil (Palm, Shea), Butter Oil (Milk), Cocoa Butter, Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin, 476), Natural Flavouring ), Wheat Flour, Egg, Sugar, Dextrose , Biscuit Crumb (Wheat Flour, Palm Oil, Sugar, Glucose-fructose Syrup), Humectant (Glycerol), Sunflower Oil, Baking Powder, Colour (Curcumin)

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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.

Where to buy

Mcvities Biscuits Jaffa Cakes is available at 1 retailer

Woolworths

About this product

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Flavor
CitrusChocolatey
Texture
SoftCreamy
Commonly used for
Snacking