Is Tesco Free From 4 Caramelised Apple Crumble Pies Vegan?

Description
Sweet, caramelised-fruit filling with a soft, slightly pulpy interior beneath a crisp, golden crumble topping; pastry edges are flaky. Commonly reheated and served warm as a single-portion dessert or snack; reviewers note reliable convenience, pleasant texture and sweetness, occasional variability in filling distribution and portion size in some batches reported.

Description
Sweet, caramelised-fruit filling with a soft, slightly pulpy interior beneath a crisp, golden crumble topping; pastry edges are flaky. Commonly reheated and served warm as a single-portion dessert or snack; reviewers note reliable convenience, pleasant texture and sweetness, occasional variability in filling distribution and portion size in some batches reported.
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS: Rice Flour, Apple (12%), Fructose, Palm Oil, Sugar, Water, Margarine [Palm Oil, Palm Fat, Water, Coconut Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Lemon Juice], Maize Starch, Potato Starch, Dextrose, Humectant (Glycerol), Sultanas (2%), Cornflour, Concentrated Apple Juice, Maize Flour, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Pasteurised Egg, Stabilisers (Xanthan Gum, Pectins), Spices, Sugar Beet Fibre, Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Potassium Carbonates), Treacle, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Salt, Flavouring, Emulsifiers (Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Mono- and Di-Glycerides of Fatty Acids), Stearic Acid, Acidity Regulator (Potassium Hydroxide).
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.


