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. 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. 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. 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 Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie.

There is no reason why Vimto needs to contain animal products. We call on Nichols plc to either reverse this decision or to use a plant-based Vitamin D such as Vitamin D2. 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: In the modern era, with a rapidly swelling vegan population, it is quite unusual for a big company to change their product to go from being vegan to being non-vegan. It certainly seems strange but unless they notice a considerable drop in sales, in reality, they are unlikely to change anything in the near future.lt;p>Manufactured under licence from Nichols plc, WA12 OHH, UK, owner of the registered trademark Vimto&reg;</p> lt;p>For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in&nbsp;<strong>BOLD</strong></p> 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!

Many of their sweets, jellies and related confectionary contains animal derivatives and are not suitable for vegans or vegetarians Their other drinks are though, meaning the ready to drink options and fizzy Vimto are fine for vegans to consume 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. Another user Anna Cook tweeted: "Why is Vimto no longer vegan? Could you not have used vegan friendly D3? 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.As is often the case, I would be wrong (and I should have known better; candy manufacturers will look ANYWHERE for inspiration), because today's review is all about Vimto Mini Fizzy Pencils! 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."

Upon doing so, I was greeted by an aroma both familiar and new; there was the usual "bag of sugary candy" smell, but there was something more, a scent that I imagine can only be produced by "Vimto flavouring." The first whiff of a fresh bag of any sort of sweets tends to be a wee bit overpowering, and this was no exception. But my nose did not find it disagreeable, just strong, so things were looking up. 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. Wool is certainly not vegan and there is no doubt that the commercial keeping of sheep is exploitative and causes the animals distress and possibly pain. On this basis, it is clear that vitamin D derived from lanolin cannot be seen as vegan and as a corollary, that Vimto – sorry fans – is no longer vegan. Less Strict Vegans May Still Drink It 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. 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"

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! Lately, I have been noticing a sharp decline in the number of children out and about my neighborhood during the day. While that might seem the beginning of a horror story, it is simply a sign that summer vacation has come to an end and schools have once again stretched open their ravenous maws to devour the childhood of every available youth. 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. 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. 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.

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. Vimto was vegan but the recipe changed in 2021 to include non-vegan vitamin D, made from a grease that comes from sheep’s wool 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. So I guess it is sort of a horror story, depending on how you feel/felt about attending elementary school.Basically, the "mini fizzy pencils" seem to be composed mainly of sugar (yay!), with practically no fat content. In other words, it's precisely what one would expect from this sort of candy. Oh, and if you haven't figured it out yet, a full bag is about 900 Calories. If you are vegan primarily for health reasons then you may certainly feel that way. We are not here to judge or say what is right or wrong but certainly any ethical vegans will avoid Vimto and other products fortified in this way. The manufacturers could use vegan vitamin D, firstly, and secondly, there are many other vegan drinks available, as well as ways for vegans to obtain their essential vitamin D. As such, whilst some vegans may feel OK with drinking Vimto, for us, it is clearly no longer possible to class it as a vegan product. What About Other Vimto Products? However, all of our other Vimto drinks variants, including fizzy and still ready to drink ranges, do not contain any animal products and as such, are suitable for vegetarians and Vegans."