Is Sainsbury's Free From Gluten Raspberry Butterfly Cakes Vegan?

No. This product is not vegan as it lists 6 ingredients that derive from animals and 8 ingredients that could could derive from animals depending on the source.

Why it's not vegan

  • egg
  • milk protein concentrate
  • milk
  • pasteurised egg
  • whey powder
  • cows' milk
  • xanthan gum
  • dextrose
  • calcium phosphates
  • glycerol
  • +4 more

egg

Dietitian note

This ingredient comes from animals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Description

Light sponge cakes with decorative butterfly-style tops showcase pronounced fruity-tart raspberry flavor balanced by sweet topping notes. The texture is soft with a crumbly bite. Commonly eaten as afternoon tea snacks, party treats, or quick desserts; reviewers frequently note good raspberry taste, single-serve sizing and convenient packaging, occasionally citing dryness.

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Ingredients

Sugar, Creamed Filling (18%) (Sugar, Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Salted Butter (Butter (Cows' Milk), Salt), Salt, Emulsifiers: Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids; Flavouring, Colours: Carotenes, Annatto Bixin, Curcumin), Pasteurised Egg, Rapeseed Oil, Tapioca Starch, Rice Starch, Rice Flour, Raspberry Jam (6%) (Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Raspberry Puree, Acidity Regulators: Citric Acid, Trisodium Citrate; Gelling Agent: Pectins; Colour: Anthocyanins; Flavouring), Humectant: Glycerol; Palm Oil, Emulsifiers: Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Polysorbate 60; Raising Agents: Diphosphates, Calcium Phosphates, Potassium Carbonates; Maltodextrin, Whey Powder (Cows' Milk), Modified Tapioca Starch, Modified Maize Starch, Milk Protein Concentrate (Cows' Milk), Sugar Dusting (Dextrose, Sugar, Cornflour, Palm Oil), Salt, Stabiliser: Xanthan Gum; Flavourings (contains Milk), Preservative: Potassium Sorbate; Soya Flour, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid; Vitamin E. Contains Milk, Egg, Soya. Also, not suitable for customers with an allergy to nuts due to manufacturing methods.

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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.

About this product

Snack · Piece

Flavor
FruitySweet
Texture
CreamySoft
Commonly used for
SnackingCoffeeBreakfast