Are oreos vegan? There are NOT vegan. Since the cookies have never mentioned to carry any of the animal derivatives the cream filling may contain milk products. Although the Oreo company has never claimed to have put any animal derivatives but they also do not suggest it a snack for the vegans. It does contain palm oil which is extracted from the plants but this plant is particularly associated with effecting the animal habitat badly.
What are the ingredients in Oreo?
The ingredients as per the pack are Falvouring (Vanillin), Emulsifiers (Sunflower Lecithin, Soya Lecithin), Raising Agents, Salt, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Wheat Starch, Cocoa Powder, Palm Oil, Sugar and Wheat Flour.
How do traces of milk get into Oreo?
The traces of milk get into the cream filling through cross contact. This means the place where these Oreos are manufacture have another product also getting prepared. There are some ways through which the milk on another product can get in contact with these cookies as well. Anyone may think that why does this happen but this is something that cannot be avoided in manufacturing process.
Can vegans eat Oreos?
The decision of consuming the Oreo products totally depends upon the individual himself. Because Oreo does not have any ingredient that is an animal derivative but it has traces of milk due to inevitable factory conditions. There are many products that has the lable of ‘may contain’ but the vegans still decide to consume it. Now that’s purely a personal decision. Few might not eat even the products that has traces and some may take it. According to the vegans society the products they stay away from are the ones which in any way are exploiting animals in making clothes, food or anything else. So if Oreo is being part of it then it is certainly a no. But few vegans still choose to eat it because it only has traces of milk.
Are Oreos in UK and US vegan?
In United Kingdine the factory responsible for producing Oreos is Mondelez who manufacture other non vegan products like TUC, Toblerone and Cadbury. These products all contain milk in it so getting the same non-vegan ingredient in Oreo through cross-contact is quiet possible. So the story goes similar.
In United States as well the version of Mondelez is the National Biscuit Company or Nabisco which produces non-vegan products so yes likewise the UK company Oreos produces in America will also have milk traces in cross contact.
Although the classic black and white Oreo may not be the right choice for vegans but there are versions of Oreos perfectly suited for vegans like Gingerbread, Cinnamon Bun, Dark Chocolate, Oreo Thins, Carrot Cake, Birthday Cake, Mint and Lemon. These varieties can be found in America. While in England the versions of Oreos that does not contain any animal derivatives are Chocolate Cream, Mini Tub, Double Stuff, Golden Oreos, Classic Oreo Pack.
Well tracing the history of Oreos they were once made with Lard. This is the fatty part taken from pig. Definitely not a vegan thing. This was condemned by the health authorities and got the crème filling replaced with vegetable oil in 1990s. The older Oreos also used whey protein shake derived from milk products and trans data which were later replaced by palm oil.