natural flavour... NOW food colouring

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Not exactly on the topic of this post but sparked off from it. In

Britain food labelling is pretty good and most items suitable for

vegetarians are labelled as such either by stating it in writing or

by displaying the Vegetarian Society V symbol. However following on

from this thread I started wondering about the things I have taken

for granted as being vegetarian but which are not so labelled. I

contacted Coca-Cola Great Britain (who I was devastated to see have

taken over Rose's Lime juice cordial) to ask them whether their

products are suitable for vegetarians. This was their reply – I

shall now be wary of any drinks that have an orange or yellow colour

unless it is marked suitable for vegetarians.

 

Dear Ms O'Connor,

 

Thank you for contacting us in connection with the presence of

animal derived products in our beverages.

 

The products of Coca-Cola Great Britain that do NOT contain

ingredients derived from mammals or poultry. Since some practising

vegetarians avoid fish products as well, it is important to note

that some of the products listed below contain minute traces of fish

gelatin, which is used as a stabiliser for beta-carotene colour.

These products are:

 

'Fanta' Orange (and Fanta Z)

'Fanta' Apple Splash

'Lilt' pineapple & grapefruit (and Lilt Z)

'Kia-Ora' Orange & Pineapple (and no added sugar)

'Alive'Orange Cascade

'Minute Maid' Froot Refresh Orange with Passion Fruit

 

Beta-Carotene is a substance that occurs naturally in abundance in

fruits and vegetables. It is what gives the yellow-orange fruits and

vegetables their colour. All products are labelled in full

compliance with U.K. food labelling requirements.

 

I would like to thank you for taking the time and trouble to contact

us with your concerns and hope that they are allayed.