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Taifun Spicy Sombreros Sausages

May31
2013 Written by maggie

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A pack of 4 Spicy Sombreros Sausages from Taifun.  I am surprised that I have not reviewed this brand before as they are in most health food shops,  it is great to try something new.

The sausages were a pleasant surprise,  made with tofu and spices these sausages were really good.  Very much like a hot dog but with warm spices.    I lightly fried mine in a pan, the skin bubbles when cooking then flatters back when you put them on your plate.  The sausages have a squarish profile and are a good size.  Really good flavour and I will definitely buy them again.

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Each 250gram pack of 4 sausages are suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  Organic.  Per 100grams is 258kcal.  Sold in health food shops and on line.  I got mine from an independent.

www.taifun-tofu.com

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Cofresh Poppadum Curls Mango

May31
2013 Written by maggie

Vegan Mango Chutney Flavour Poppadumscofresh_popcurls_mango

A pack of lentil poppadum crisps in a mango chutney flavour from Cofresh.  I am loving all the different snacks from Cofresh, they are made from unusual ingredients and are labelled vegan.

These Poppadum Curls are really really crunchy and light,  I really like the texture of these crisps.  The prominent taste is the poppadom itself, along with mint flavour, there is a hint of mango fruitiness too,  but it’s surprisingly subtle.  The heat builds to quite a good level when you are munching away.  Another really enjoyable snack.

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Each 80gram pack is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  Made from lentils.  No artificial colours or preservatives.  Per 28gram serving is 143kcal.   I got mine in an independent health food shop.

www.cofresh.co.uk

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M&S Strawberry & Rhubarb Jellies

May30
2013 Written by maggie

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A pack of strawberry and rhubarb flavoured jellies from Marks & Spencer in their Great British Summer range.

What a delight,  these jellies are wonderful.  The texture is a perfect soft sugary jelly and they are quite large.  The flavours are really good,  the rhubarb is just great, sweet but slightly sour and the strawberry ones have a delicate flavour of strawberries.  I really enjoyed these sweeties.

Each 175gram pack is suitable for vegetarians and vegan as far as I can tell (see faq).  Per 100grams is 335kcal.  Sold in Marks & Spencer.

www.marksandspencer.co.uk

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Co-operative Spicy Sweet Potato Dip

May30
2013 Written by maggie

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A dip made with sweet potatoes, cannellini beans, chick peas, coriander and red chilli from The Co-operative Supermarket.

The dip is quite hot, sweet and spicy.  The texture is good and the contrasting texture from the chick peas and peppers in the topping is really nice.  The cumin and coriander add a nice flavour alongside the smokiness of the paprika.  A really nice but spicy dip,  great to go on a Jacket Potato, or with some crunchy veggies or sliced up bread.

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Each 170gram pack is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  Per quarter of the pack is 65kcal.  Sold in the chiller of Co-op supermarkets.

www.co-operativefood.co.uk

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Trek Morning Berry Protein Flapjack

May29
2013 Written by maggie

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A natural protein flapjack with raspberries called Morning Berry from Trek. Trek have a new range of snacks which look yummy.

This one is really tasty,  the little protein soya crunchies add  a pleasant texture to the flapjack,  the flavour of the Raspberry is really nice but not overpowering.  The bar is a perfect size for a snack,  ideal for when you are on the go and want something that is healthy.

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Each 50gram bar is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  10grams per protein per bar.  Per bar is 217kcal.  Sold in health food shops and some supermarkets.

www.trekbaruk.com

 Please note that my reviews are always honest and unbiased, however I feel it only right to point out that the marketing team of Trek did supply this product for me to review

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Rural Foodies Aztec Chocolate

May29
2013 Written by maggie

Vegan Giant Chocolate Buttons with Spicerural_foodies_aztec

A pack of very large dark chocolate buttons with Aztec spices from Rural Foodies.  Profits from this company go to help re-homing horses and rehab for ill treated horses.

These large chocolate buttons are really good,  they have a very pleasant warming flavour with the Aztec spices which include star anise, chilli, cardamon, cinnamon and coffee beans.  Quite unusual but in a good way.  I really enjoyed them.

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Each 90gram pack is suitable for vegetarians and vegan as far as I can tell (see faq).  I got mine in an independent health food shop.

www.ruralfoodies.co.uk

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Seeds Of Change Seven Whole Grains

May28
2013 Written by maggie

Veagn Ready Whole Grains & Tamariseedsofchange_7grains

A pack of seven whole grains including rice, rye, barley, millet, red wheat, bulgar and quinoa with a hint of tamari,  In a heat and serve ready to eat pack from Seeds Of Change.   This pack can be microwaved or heated in a pan on the hob.

I cooked mine in the microwave.  The mix is quite dry and has a firm texture.  They were not kidding when they say a hint of tamari, you can’t really taste it, in fact there is not much flavour in there at all, really bland and dry,  a sea of brown grain on your plate.  I would not buy this again.

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Each 240gram pack is suitable for vegetarians and vegan as far as I can tell (see faq).  Per half a pack 120grams is 192kcal.  No artificial colours or flavours.  I got mine from the supermarket. Made in America.

www.seedsofchange.co.uk

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Pen-lon Chocolate Stout

May28
2013 Written by maggie

Vegan Stoutpenlon_choc_stout

A naturally produced bottle condition Chocolate Stout from Pen-lon Cottage Brewery.  I recently reviewed their Stock Ram Stout which was wonderful so I was looking forward to trying this chocolate version.

The stout is really yummy,  it is very rich and intense but really pleasant to drink.  You can smell the chocolate but you cannot taste it.  I can highly recommend this stout from this small brewer in Wales.  I like that it is made without chemicals and made by hand in a small family run brewery.

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Each 500ml bottle is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  Naturally made without chemicals, hand crafted from whole grains.  I got mine in an independent health food shop.

www.penlon.biz

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Creamy Risella Vegan Cheese

May27
2013 Written by maggie

Vegan Cream Cheesecreamy_risella

A non dairy cream cheese made from germinated whole rice called Creamy Risella from Frescolat.  I have tried the Mozzarella style cheeses from this company and they are really good especially when melted.

This vegan cream cheese has a very fluffy texture and is indeed very creamy in texture.  The flavour is really good, light and refreshing, and I would go as far as to say that this is the best cream cheese I have tried that is vegan.  It works brilliantly on crackers and hot potatoes.  I enjoyed it with some salad and I also had it with some sweet potato wedges and that was lovely.  I am so pleased we are finally getting good vegan cheese.

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Each 200gram pack is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  Per 100grams is 227kcal.  Organic and made in Italy.  Made in a vegetable only factory. Sold in some food outlets mainly in London and it starting to be used in some vegetarian restaurants. You can also buy direct via their web site.

www.mozzarisella.co.uk

Please note my reviews are always honest and unbiased, however I feel it only right to point out that the marketing team of Mozzarisella did supply this product for me to review

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The Co-operative Caramelised Onion Houmous

May27
2013 Written by maggie

Vegan Onion Houmouscoop_caram_onion_houmous

A dip made with chick peas, caramelised onion, sesame seeds and garlic from the Co-operative supermarket.

The houmous has quite a fine texture which is good,  the caramelised onion is well integrated both in texture and taste.   There is a delicious sweetness to the houmous and the onion is well defined.  A really good houmous for dipping, to go on pitta breads or on a jacket potato.  Tasty.

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Each 200gram pot is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  Per 50gram serving is 135kcal.   Made in the UK.  Sold in the chiller in the Co-op supermarket.

www.goodwithfood.co.uk

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Really Not Dairy Mayo

May26
2013 Written by maggie

Vegan Mayonnaisereally_mayo

A dairy and egg free mayonnaise called “Really Not Dairy” from Global Bounty.  Made with rapeseed oil and rice milk.

This is a pretty good vegan mayonnaise,  it is quite sharp with vinegar and the texture is creamy,  it is not very thick but it does work well.  Great on a burger or on salads.  I like the squeezy bottle,  it is less messy than jars.

Each 280gram bottle is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  Dairy and Egg free, gluten free, soya free and celery free. Per 100grams is 529kcal.  I got mine from Vegan Store.

www.globalbounty.com

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IQ Chocolate with Cacao Nibs

May26
2013 Written by maggie

Vegan Raw Chocolate with Cacao Nibsiq_cacaonibs

A superfood bar of raw vegan chocolate with cacao nibs from IQ Chocolate.  This chocolate is high in antioxidant polyphenols and is made with 72% cocoa.

Another really good chocolate bar from IQ.  The raw chocolate is good quality and tastes great and the cacao nibs add a nice crunchy texture. This is quite a rich flavour which I really enjoyed.  I like that it is all natural.

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Each 35gram bar is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  Per bar is 197kcal.  Gluten, Dairy, Nut Free.   Sold in some health food shops.

www.iqingredients.com

Please note that my reviews are always honest and unbiased, however I feel it only right to point out that IQ Chocolate did supply this product for me to review

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Biona Organic Sour Snakes Sweets

May25
2013 Written by maggie

Vegan Jelly Snakesbiona_sweet_treats

A pack of gelatine free sour snakes from Biona.   These organic sweets are made with real fruit juice and natural flavours.

Who would not like these wriggly snakes,  they are fruity, sharp and sour and sweet.  I really enjoyed these.  They are slightly hard chewy sweets, perfect for big kids.

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Each 75gram pack is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  Per 100grams is 340kcal.  I got mine from Vegan Store, but most health shops can get these in for you.

www.biona.co.uk

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Venchi Dark Chocolate with Hazelnuts

May25
2013 Written by maggie

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A bar of extra dark chocolate with hazelnuts from Venchi.  I found this in M&S in a London store,  I have not seen it in the more rural stores yet.  It was in the specialist section where they are doing Italian style food.

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This bar of chocolate has 3 cubes of chocolate which are approx 50grams each which is massive,  this is a huge bar of chocolate.  I like the whole hazelnuts they were crunchy and tasty.  The dark chocolate was quite pleasant, not bitter and worked great with the hazelnuts.    Perfect for sharing. Very indulgent but lovely.

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Each 150gram bar is suitable for vegetarians and vegan as far as I can tell (see faq).  Per 50gram chunk is 294kcal.  I got mine in Marks and Spencers.

www.venchi.com

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Alpro Rice Milk

May24
2013 Written by maggie

Vegan Rice Milkalrpo_rice

A dairy free milk made from rice from Alpro.  The milk is low in fat and has added vitamins B12 and D2 which is good for a vegan diet which usually lacks these.

I think that this is a pretty good milk alternative.  I am not a fan of the flavour on its own or on cereals,  however it is great for hot chocolate, or for baking with.  Rice milk is slightly watery normally and this one is similar to others I have tried,  it did however have a very white colour which I liked.  I am trying not to have too much soya in my diet so this is a good alternative.

Each 1 Litre carton is Vegan Society Approved.  Low in fat, per 200ml is 94kcal.  Source of calcium. Contains B12 and D2 vitamins.  Sold in supermarkets and health food shops.

www.alpro.com

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