Is Tesco Finest Cherry Topped Christmas Pudding 400G Vegan?


Ingredients
INGREDIENTS: Vine Fruits (29%) [Raisins, Sultanas, Vostizza Currants], Demerara Sugar, Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Golden Glacé Cherries (6%) [Cherry, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)], Kirsch Soaked Black Glacé Cherries (6%) [Cherry, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Kirsch, Colour (Anthocyanins), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)], Kirsch Soaked Red Glacé Cherries (6%) [Cherry, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Kirsch, Colour (Anthocyanins), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)], Cognac (4.5%), Brandy Soaked Glacé Cherries (4.5%) [Cherry, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Brandy, Colour (Anthocyanins), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)], Cider (3.5%), Invert Sugar Syrup, Vegetable Suet [Palm Oil, Rice Flour, Sunflower Oil], Almond, Pasteurised Egg, Pecan Nut, Brandy (1.5%), Kirsch (1%), Humectant (Glycerol), Molasses, Orange Peel, Sherry, Single Cream (Milk), Port, Colour (Plain Caramel), Lemon Peel, Mixed Spice, Salt, Yeast, Emulsifiers (Mono- and Di-Glycerides of Fatty Acids, Mono- and Di-Acetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Di-Glycerides of Fatty Acids), Spirit Vinegar, Wheat Protein, Rapeseed Oil, Orange Oil, Lemon Oil, Palm Oil, Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic Acid), Palm Fat.
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.


