A small range of our Vimto confectionery products do contain animal derivatives, and therefore may be unsuitable for vegetarians and vegan diets, these include: Notice also that Vimto Mini Fizzy Pencils are made with fruit juices (from concentrate). Fruits are healthy, right? So I'm going to believe the candy will be good for me. It's amazing how little one needs to delude oneself if one wants to believe enough. The "Best Before" section gives only the month, but also includes the batch number and mass of the product. I had slightly missed the date (woe is me!), but, as this review has been delayed in its release, it's not as bad as it seems, and I would certainly not expect my error to be enough to compromise the candy's quality. Vimto specifies that some of their other products are unsuitable for vegan and vegetarian customers, including Vimto jelly babies, Vimto fizzy pencils and Vimto flying saucers. Still, a little part of me dies inside every time I miss the "best before" date. It's just one more stain in my lifetime of shame.

All of our Vimto squash drinks are suitable for Vegetarians, due to the recent addition of Vitamin D they are not suitable for Vegans. However, all of our other Vimto drinks variants, including fizzy and still ready to drink ranges, are suitable for vegetarians and Vegans. These groups usually give out advice about what food products are vegan friendly and just try to make things easier for everybody in the community." Manufactured under licence from Nichols plc, WA12 OHH, UK, owner of the registered trademark Vimto® Now, I wouldn't say it's the best taste I've ever come across, but it's the sort that does not get tiresome, and that's a great quality in a candy (assuming one wants to eat a boatload of candy, which I'd say is a fair assumption). However, I found nothing "fizzy" about them, so only half of the name has any relevance to the actual product (assuming it does indeed contain "Vimto flavouring"). That is most definitely NOT a great quality in a candy. If all of the above is far too much reading for you then here is what you really need to know in its simplest, shortest form:Founded more than a century ago with the name ‘Vimtonic’, John Joel Nichols created the iconic flavour we all know and love. Born as a herbal tonic full of vim and vigour, the spiced fruity flavour was a hit and the exact recipe is still a secret to many today! Over time, the drink became known as Vimto and a wider range of products were added to their range. From flavour variations to, more recently, outrageously delicious sweets! Today, the Vimto name is the star in the crown of Nichols PLC, a company founded by the man behind Vimto itself! So I guess it is sort of a horror story, depending on how you feel/felt about attending elementary school. Ian's petition declared: "We the undersigned feel that this is a regressive and unnecessary decision when an increasing amount of people are becoming vegan and eating plant-based diets to oppose the abuse, exploitation, and killing of animals. The ingredients list confirms the product's abundance of sugar. It's by no means a short list, but it does not contain any startling entries, except perhaps the vague "Vimto Flavouring" (and although I understand its purpose, "beef gelatine" just sounds wrong here). And unless I'm mistaken, none of the ingredients would account for the "fizzy" in the treat's name. Or maybe I just don't know what "fizzy" means (or, for that matter, "pencils"). You've literally just lost thousands of vegan customers. Why not a vegan vitamin source? Why change it at all? Why involve animals? #vegan #vegans"

Thus, this offering from Turner's gets a wonderfully welcome 3. It might not top my list, but I could indeed see myself purchasing another bag if given the opportunity. Many of their sweets, jellies and related confectionary contains animal derivatives and are not suitable for vegans or vegetarians Many vegans voiced their frustration at the brand for the change, including some who said it 'made no sense at all' or was 'lunacy' as they claimed there are vegan-friendly versions of the vitamin. Ian, from Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland, said: "I think it's a good thing that Vimto has Vitamin D in it - it's something that we need, especially in Northern Europe. Whilst this point is not debatable, some vegans may not feel too concerned about a tiny quantity of wool-derived lanolin being used to produce an even smaller amount of vitamin D. Afterall, PHE recommends that we consider supplements of this essential nutrient and as we explain when looking at vaccines, we feel that putting human health first is acceptable under the “as far as is possible and practicable” part of the official definition of veganism.Their other drinks are though, meaning the ready to drink options and fizzy Vimto are fine for vegans to consume But Vimto are using Vitamin D3, the majority of which comes from animal products, and it tends to be sheep wool. However, some of their other products remain suitable for those looking to avoid food with animal products, including Vimto jellybeans, Vimto bon bons and Vimto ice lollies. There has been a petition to encourage Vimto to revert to a vegan formula, be that using vitamin D2, which is vegan, or without the addition of vitamin D at all Anyhow, the text is nice and clear, even if the surrounding box is a tad oversized (it reminds me of people who've lost a significant amount of weight and then pose in their "fat pants"). Or maybe it's intentional and meant to provide a small area for doodling, reinforcing the "pencil" theme (since the product appearance does nothing in that regard). I left mine blank, just in case.

As said, Vimto make far more products than most people imagine under their main brand. Unfortunately, having previously been so clear and concise in telling us which drinks and other confections are and are not suitable for those on a plant-based diet, Vimto rather let themselves down when it comes to the rest of their range. lt;p>Manufactured under licence from Nichols plc, WA12 OHH, UK, owner of the registered trademark Vimto&reg;</p> Within their range of sweets, Vimto have some innovative and exciting lines that shoppers are bound to love. Their range is so diverse that there are favourites for the whole family no matter their preference! Adding the beloved berry flavour to a different treat for every occasion, Vimto sweets are a great way to attract the interest of shoppers of all ages. Bringing the delicious Vimto flavour to everyone, our range of share bags gives you plenty of options that will please the whole family. With choices including Vimto Mini Jelly Beans 160g, Juicy Mix Ups 130g and Fizzy Mallows 100g, there are treats for every family! The Jelly Beans coming in original, strawberry and cherry flavour and the Vimto Juicy Mix Ups include Vimto flavoured gummy favourites – and a secret flavour!Well, as we explain in more detail in our feature explaining why many popular breakfast cereals are not vegan friendly, much vitamin D is made using lanolin. There are vegan vitamin D supplements available but it is cheaper to produce this essential vitamin using lanolin which, for those unaware, is a grease obtained from the wool of sheep. There are a lot of vegan Vit D sources; so I am sure there's an alternative you could use. Please do; it's summer." Read More Related Articles