Is Tesco Football Cake Vegetarian?


Ingredients
INGREDIENTS: Sugar, Frosting (23%) [Sugar, Palm Oil, Glucose Syrup, Rapeseed Oil, Dried Skimmed Milk , Humectant (Glycerol), Emulsifier (Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Safflower Concentrate, Spirulina Concentrate, Flavouring, Acidity Regulator (Sodium Hydroxide)], Wheat Flour [ Wheat Flour, Calcium, Folic Acid, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Pasteurised Egg , Pasteurised Egg White, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Maize Starch, Rice Flour, Raising Agents (Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Stabilisers (Xanthan Gum, Acacia Gum), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Emulsifiers (Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Lecithins), Colours (Anthocyanins, Plain Caramel, Beetroot Red, Iron Oxides and Hydroxides, Riboflavin), Flavourings, Dextrose, Fructose, Caramelised Sugar Syrup, Dried Egg White, Acidity Regulator (Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid).
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.


