London shop selling vegan product that isn’t actually vegan?

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What’s not cool?

When a company sells something as vegan when it isn’t really vegan.

One of my readers recently reached out to me with some information about Doughtnut Time in London selling a DIY vegan donut kit that included non-vegan ingredients.

The reader pushed Doughnut Time for clarification on the vegan status of this kit and this is what they found out:

I recently noticed that Doughnut Time were selling a vegan DIY donut kit which included Cookie Crisp cereal. As you know, most mainstream breakfast cereals are not vegan due to the vitamin D being derived from lambs wool. I contacted Doughnut Time to let them know this but they didn’t understand and said they looked at the ingredients and said there were no ‘active’ animal ingredients.

I then contacted Nestle to double check to make sure I was not wrong and they confirmed to me that the Cookie Crisp cereal is not vegan as it contains vitamin D derived from lambs wool. (They were actually very helpful and we’re able to tell me this immediately).

I then went back to Doughnut Time to let them know that Nestle confirmed to me that the product is not vegan because of the vitamin D.

They asked me to send them the correspondence between myself and Nestle, which I did. I also let them know that they could contact Nestle themselves to confirm. I advised them to stop selling the product or at least remove the Cookie Crisp as this is misleading to vegans.

They did not respond after this, however they are still selling the product labelled as vegan. They have added to the list of Cookie Crisp ingredients: ‘contains vitamin D’. This of course is not a resolution to the problem as they are still labelling a non-vegan product as vegan.

Since I was alerted by my reader, Doughnut Time has taken off a line in the item description that explicitly stated this kit was all-vegan. However, it still carries the (vg) label.

It also now features a disclaimer that the product contains vitamin D.

This blog post is just a heads up for anyone who has been confused by the labelling and marketing of the kit. It isn’t vegan now and has never been vegan.

As a company that markets a lot of products at vegans, it would be helpful if Doughnut Time had complete transparency and tell people they messed up.

A clear disclaimer on the product page that it isn’t suitable for vegans would also be the very lest they could do.

You can visit the Doughnut Time website online here.

Vegan ice cream made with coconut milk

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Apparently their is another heatwave coming for this weekend in London, so you probably should know about this vegan ice cream option in Angel.

Launched this summer by Copperhouse Chocolate, the rich and smooth ice creams are coconut milk-based. In even more tempting news, the chocolate ice creams on the menu are flavoured with their very own Copperhouse Chocolate drinking chocolate mixes.

That’s right, London. You have a vegan chocolate shop. You knew this, right?

Exclusively available in the Copperhouse Chocolate cafe in Angel, you can have a scoop with a brownie or waffles, try a milkshake, or they can fill a take-home tub for you.

Mint Chocolate ice cream, made using their Mintchievous Hot Chocolate, is one of the most favourite flavours for milkshakes. Other rotating flavours include Coffee Caramel, made with Monmouth Coffee and swirled with Coconut Salted Caramel, and Raspberry Chocolate made with Raspberry Dream hot chocolate and swirled with a homemade raspberry puree.

It all sounds fabulous!

You can see the exact location of Copperhouse Chocolate thanks to Google Maps.

You can follow Copperhouse Chocolate on Instagram.

Vegan and gluten free beer from Scotland

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I’m a big beer fan and I love sharing brewed news with you, especially when it’s an independent business behind the scenes.

The good people of Bellfield Brewery in Edinburgh, Scotland make vegan-certified beer and they sell it online for shipping all around the UK.

And extra news?

All the beer from Bellfield is also certified gluten free.

Bellfield sent me a bunch of their beers to try and I currently have them chilling in the fridge!

You can order for UK delivery from the Bellfield online shop.

Be sure to follow Bellfield Brewery on Instagram.

Vegan friendly supplement with unusual marketing

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This is a first for me.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a vegan-friendly supplement marketed at men who partake in anal intercourse, but in 2020 there are new horizons.

When I posted about vegan bondage harnesses a while ago, I lost thousands of followers on social media. Actually thousands.

Wonder if this will get a similar result?

Pure For Men market these capsules at men who want to maintain regular bowel movements so they can be prepared at anytime for anal intercourse.

Check the images below to see the ingredients, which include psyllium husk and black chia seed powder, housed in vegan friendly capsules.

Of course you don’t have to be a man interested in anal intercourse to take these capsules, but I did find it interesting that is how they are being marketed. With the tag line Stay Clean Stay Ready, this might be the first time I have ever seen a product marketed in this manner.

Follow Pure For Men on Instagram if you want to know more about this vegan-suitable supplement or order online.

Vegan chocolates for UK delivery

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I’ve been seeing some truly gorgeous products come through my door lately, but few have been as delicious as the samples set by Annie’s Vegan Treats.

When you get handcrafted chocolates in eco-friendly packaging, what’s not to love?

Annie’s is a family-owned business in Lincolnshire, specialising in Belgian chocolate. The range includes (amongst other delights):

  • Chocolate honeycomb
  • Strawberry creams
  • Chocolate bark
  • Marzipan
  • Cookies

They even have some gorgeous Halloween themed chocolate drink stirrers!

If you adore vegan chocolate as much as I do, you really need to place an order with Annie’s today.

Shop via the online store for UK delivery and follow Annie’s Vegan Treats on Instagram.

Vegan beer out of Brixton

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I got a taste of Brixton delivered to my house a few days ago and it was delicious!

Brixton Brewery sent me a few cans of their Coldharbour Lager and they went straight into the fridge to chill. They didn’t survive too much longer.

Do you like beer? Keep reading.

What do the Brixton Brewery style/taste notes say about this vegan beverage? It’s a lager that is crisp, clean, and floral. It is fresh, vibrant, and alive with flavour. The ABV is 4.4%.

You can order online for UK delivery and get free shipping for orders over £30. You can also buy takeout from the Brixton Brewery Taproom on Station Road, right in the heart of Brixton.

Follow Brixton Brewery on Instagram.

Buy Oumph! via Ocado

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UK online grocery retailer Ocado has launched Oumph! products. It is getting easier and easier to grab meat alternatives in the UK.

The initial launch features two products from the award-winning plant-based brand from Sweden: Pulled Oumph! and Oumph! Kebab Spiced.

“The interest in plant-based food and drink continues to rise as more people explore easy ways to change up their favourite meat-based meals. We’re always looking to provide our customers with new and exciting plant-based alternatives, so we’re delighted that Oumph! offers another delicious choice, while helping us to extend our huge range of vegetarian and vegan products at Ocado”, says Kerry Barker, Buyer at Ocado.

Nick Jacobs, Head of Sales for Oumph! in the UK comments:

“I am delighted that Ocado has agreed to launch our delicious Oumph! products. Sales of plant-based products are booming currently and as Oumph! appeals to vegans, vegetarians, flexitarians, meat reducers and meat-eaters alike. I’m confident that Ocado’s loyal customers will add the great taste of Oumph! to their Ocado basket.”

Two Oumph! products are part of the initial launch in Ocado:

• Pulled Oumph! – Oumph! chunks in a flavourful barbecue sauce, delicious in tacos or burgers. SRRP: £3.50 (280 g)

• Oumph! Kebab Spiced – Oumph! strips seasoned with a classic kebab spice mix, just add fresh vegetables and sauces to create your own plant-based kebab. SRRP: £3.50 (280 g)

Follow Oumph! on Instagram.

Vegan skincare for sensitive skin

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How about this bunch of gorgeous products?!

The kind folk at Childs Farm sent me a selection of their Farmologie range to try.

Following on from their products made for children, Childs Farm has branched out with this fab range for adults.

The box I received includes hand cream, moisturiser, body wash, bath soak, and body oil.

The range is registered with The Vegan Society and is designed to give exceptional benefits to dry and sensitive skin.

The packaging is a whole other story. It uses 100% recycled prevented ocean plastic.

Visit the Farmologie website and share news of these gorgeous products with friends and family who could benefit.

Vegan pretzel thins

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I’ve been getting a whole bunch of products sent to me by PR people and businesses lately.

Obviously I love getting the free stuff, but I really enjoying sharing news of new vegan products with you all and if they can give me a discount code to share with you, all the better!

Last week I received this fab delivery from Olly’s Pretzels.

Olly’s are now selling these tasty pretzel thins and you can grab them in either Salted Original or Multi-Seed Sesame.

I’m not 100% sure why they are thin but they are bizarrely enjoyable and fun to eat because of it. Truly great flavour, too.

If you use the code SOPRETZ over on the Olly’s web shop, you will enjoy a 20% discount if you want to order for yourself.

You can follow Olly’s on Instagram.