Veat's Response

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Thank you for taking the time to contact Veat, Inc. and Van's International

Foods. We are always interested in hearing from our consumers and

appreciate

knowing their reactions to our products. Unfortunately, I have to say that

Veat is NOT 'Vegan'. This is due to the fact that Veat contains 'Whey

Protein', which is a derivative of dairy. The 'Whey Protein' is a binding

agent for the soy and we have been researching alternative products as a

substitute. However, we have had little to no success in finding an

acceptable replacement to the 'Whey Protein'. I do not know if we will be

able to remove the ingredient. I am sorry to be the bearer of the bad news

for the eldest son and I am sorry that we may not be able to keep everyone

as a Veat consumer.

 

Thank you for the interest in our products and the opportunity to be of

service.

 

Sincerely,

Mark A. Kirchner

Customer Support Specialist

Veat, Inc. and Van's International Foods

 

 

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Tuesday, April 29, 2003 6:58 AM

Question

 

 

My family and I have used your excellent products for quite some time and

are very satisfied, but recently my eldest son has become Vegan.

 

I notice on the ingredients list that " whey protein " is mentioned, and was

told by some that this is an animal by-product, from milk. I was also

told it might be a soy milk by-product, so I thought I'd write and ask.

 

Are any of your Veat products Vegan, meaning: Are any Veat products made

with no animal or dairy by-products? Very curious to learn this.

 

As for the rest of my family, we are lacto-ovo vegetarians and will

continue to enjoy the wonderful things you make.

 

Your attention's appreciated.

 

 

 

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