The best vegan and vegetarian restaurants to try across the UK

From telegraph.co.uk

Whether you're vegetarian, vegan or just looking to reduce your meat intake, here are some of the top restaurants to try 

Where once vegetarians and vegans had to scour cities for decent meat-free restaurants, today they’re everywhere. Dedicated plant-based restaurants are present in even the smallest of towns, while most restaurants no longer simply play lip service to those who don’t eat meat. 

Vegan burger or fake chicken joints abound for those craving greasy food – all the major fast-food chains have joined the fun. Casual-dining chains now cater to the meat-free, some with separate vegan menus, like Wagamama.

On the higher end, fine dining is no longer all about fois gras and veal jus. Gauthier Soho has gone fully vegan, while London’s Pied a Terre has a vegan tasting menu.

Those who’ve long avoided meat know that certain cuisines naturally provide delicious vegan or vegetarian options without compromising on flavour or altering traditional dishes. Indian, Middle Eastern, Ethiopian, Mexican (and, of course, pizza) among others often fit the bill. 

Whatever your reason for seeking out meat-free meals, here are some of the best spots around the country to visit if you're looking to make your meals meat-free.

London 

Bubala, Shoreditch 

Since opening in 2019, Bubala has become one of the city’s most popular meat-free spots. As is common in restaurants serving food inspired by the eastern Mediterranean – in this case Israel – the dishes rarely feel like something’s missing, thanks to an expertly handled variety of textures and flavours. Bubala offers vegan and vegetarian tasting menus, with hits like confit potato latkes inspired by the famous Quality Chop House chips, charred oyster mushroom skewers, and a stellar hummus. 

65 Commercial St, Spitalfields, London E1 6BD; bubala.co.uk

Mildred’s 

Now with six sites across the capital, Mildred’s has grown from big fish in a small pond to, well, a big fish in a big pond. Since opening in 1988 it has been a firm favourite among London’s vegans – the sort of place to take meat-eating parents without scaring them off. Traditional plant-based fare like curries and quinoa bowls abound, but Mildred’s has embraced the new wave of meat substitutes, with fried chick’n particularly successful. 

Various locations

The Gate

Fully established in its own right as a vegetarian and vegan restaurant, The Gate has branches all over the capital. Dishes are beautifully presented, featuring both French and Italian influences to classic British meals. Diners must not miss out on the smoked jackfruit tortillas, baby corn Thai red curry and Green Dragon Salad - featuring glazed smoked tofu.

Various locations

Gauthier Soho

French chef Alexis Gauthier caused a stir when his Soho fine-dining establishment went fully vegan in 2021. Some guests fled, but new ones arrived, attracted by the experimental plant-based take on French classics. The tasting menu includes a vegan version of caviar, a soft sea bun with roscoff onion and seed, and an indulgent dark chocolate tart. Gauthier has also recently opened 123 Vegan, a more casual, fast-food oriented spot in Fenwick on Bond Street. 

21 Romilly St, London W1D 5AF; gauthiersoho.co.uk 

The Spread Eagle

The Spread Eagle opened in 2018 as “London’s first 100% vegan pub”, aiming to keep the tradition of the East End boozer alive while bringing it into the 21st century. Sceptics might balk at the absolutism (faux leather seats) but the food is solid (think animal-free versions of pub classics) and, crucially, the beer is faultless. 

224 Homerton High Street, London E9 6AS; thespreadeaglelondon.co.uk

Wolkite Restaurant 

Some of London’s best vegetarian cooking can be found in its myriad Ethiopian restaurants, which do wonderful things with pulses and vegetables. One of the best, Wolkite, is tucked away in an unassuming location near Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium. Not an exclusively vegetarian restaurant (their meat dishes are stellar), but meat avoiders or reducers can find all manner of delectable dishes to mop up with injera, the giant sourdough flatbread used in lieu of cutlery. 

82 Hornsey Road, London N7 7NN; wolkiterestaurant.com

Jai Krishna

South Indian restaurants are among the best spots for meat-free food. There are plenty of popular spots around London, but one of the best is long-standing favourite Jai Krishna. With a canteen-style layout, BYOB ethos and generously priced curries (the brilliant thali costs £7.50), locals have been packing it out for years. The dosa is a snip at under a fiver and worth travelling for. 

161 Stroud Green Road, London N4 3PZ; 02072721680 

Bleecker’s Simplicity Burger 

London burger lovers often cite Bleecker, which has four locations, as the city’s best. And its beef burgers are certainly a thing of beauty. Alongside this, however, is the Symplicity burger, developed by renowned meat-loving chef Neil Rankin, which puts the majority of the capital’s plant-based patties to shame. Made with a sciency concoction of fermented vegetables, it’s funky, umami-packed, greasy and moreish. 

Various locations 

Southeast and East Anglia 

Terre à terre, Brighton

The late Sunday Times restaurant critic AA Gill, regarded by many as the best of his generation, wasn’t always a fan of vegetarian food. He certainly made an exception for this Brighton stalwart, writing in 2010: “It has understood the essential truth of vegetarianism: that it’s just food… this is most probably the best vegetarian restaurant in Britain.” Standards haven’t slipped since, and its globetrotting menu is still up to scratch.

71 East Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1HQ; terreaterre.co.uk

Vanderlyle, Cambridge

Vanderlyle has received national acclaim over the past couple of years for its vegetable-led cookery. While not officially a vegetarian restaurant, the 11-course, £70 tasting menu has avoided meat since opening in 2019, and vegan diners can have changes made with advance notice. Expect the likes of cheddar shortbread with stilton custard and fig and port jam, caramelised onion with roasted almonds and licorice powder or savoy cabbage heart with curried butter sauce, puffed rice and fried capers. 

38 Mill Road, Petersfield, Cambridge CB1 2AD; vanderlyle-restaurant.com 

Moorish, Norwich 

For many, falafel is the ultimate vegetarian (and often vegan) fast food. Deep-fried until crisp on the outside, with the herby chickpea balls steaming inside, then stuffed in flatbreads with a selection of salads, sauces and pickles, it’s hard to disagree. Norwich locals swear by Moorish, which has two locations in the city and offers falafel in a variety of combinations, as well as burgers and fake meat wraps. 

17 Lower Goat Lane, Norwich NR2 1EL; moorishfalafel.com 

Southwest

Root, Bristol 

Bristol’s Root is a thoroughly modern restaurant. It serves up small plates, and on-trend ingredients like burrata or hispi cabbage are likely to feature. This is not a criticism, because Root does it brilliantly. It is not entirely vegetarian, but “vegetable focused”. So while you might find a couple of meat or fish dishes on the menu, and certainly cheese, the majority of options are vegetarian or vegan, and absolutely stunning. 

Unit 9, Cargo 1, Gaol Ferry Steps, Bristol BS1 6WP; rootbristol.co.uk

Oak, Bath 

Similar to Root, Oak is centred around ever-changing small plates based on what’s seasonal and available. Unlike Root, it is completely vegetarian. Guests can opt for a five-course tasting menu or go a la carte, with dishes keenly priced between £7-10. Think ricotta gnudi with buttered chard or charcoal grilled Wye Valley asparagus with wild garlic aioli in spring. 

2 North Parade Passage, Bath BA1 1NX; oakrestaurant.co.uk

Willow Vegetarian Restaurant, Totnes

It’s no surprise that Totnes in Devon is home to some of the country’s best vegetarian food, with it’s alternative, new-age reputation. Willow is up there with the best, serving food that stalwarts of the vegetarian restaurant scene will recognise – quiches, curries, falafels – but doing it better than most, and at decent prices to boot. 

87 High St, Totnes TQ9 5PB; 01803862605 

Midlands 

Land Restaurant, Birmingham 

With stellar seasonal small plates based on what’s available, served over four- or six-course tasting menus, Birmingham’s Land has garnered a fervent fanbase, spurred on by a gushing review in the Observer in 2020. Expect plenty of Ottolenghi-fied roasted vegetables, with a nod to Asian ingredients too. 

30 Great Western Arcade, Birmingham B2 5HU; land.restaurant 

The POD Cafe, Coventry

Part of a multi-faceted council-run community space, this vegan café provides one of the most affordable meals around, with the set lunch costing just £8. The plant-based menu changes regularly, but expect a lunch to include offerings like roasted cauliflower and black bean curry, pilau rice and salad, followed by cardamom cake. 

31 Far Gosford Street, Coventry CV1 5DW; coventry.gov.uk/thepod 

No. Twelve, Nottingham 

This Nottingham eaterie focuses on simple, fresh dishes made with local ingredients and avoiding animal-based products. Having only been open a few years, No Twelve has won multiple awards for its “elevated vegan cuisine”. Expect fake meats and cheeses taken to another level, as well as the likes of cauliflower tart fine, teriyaki tofu skewers brilliant desserts.

2-3 Eldon Chambers, Nottingham NG1 2NS; no12nottingham.co.uk

North 

Whale Tail Cafe, Lancaster

A Lancaster establishment for the past 25 years, Whail Tail is a traditional British caff, but vegetarian. Think a build-your-own-breakfast menu with all the classics, even a vegan black pudding option. For lunch there are jacket potatoes, vegan burgers and tofu BLTs. Affordable, no-nonsense and delicious grub. 

78a Penny Street, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 1XN; whaletailcafe.co.uk 

Hypha, Chester

Chester has become something of a foodie hub in recent years, and that’s certainly the case for vegetarian and vegan food, too. The city has a plethora of cheap and fast-food options, but Hypha brings a level of sophistication, with its ever-evolving, “micro-seasonal” tasting menu. Awarded a green Michelin star in 2021 for its efforts in sustainability. 

5 City Walls, Chester, CH1 2JG; hypha.uk 

The Allotment, Manchester

Not only is this much-loved Manchester spot vegan, but gluten-free too. Like many new-wave vegan spots, it focuses on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. The menu is globetrotting, from chestnut bourguignon to mushroom ramen, ‘fish and chips’ to tofu laksa. 

18/22 Lloyd Street, Manchester M2 5WA; allotmentvegan.co.uk 

Prashad, Bradford 

With longstanding Indian and Pakistani populations it’s no surprise some of the country's best vegetarian cooking can be found in Bradford. Prashad, run by a Gujarati family, aims to blend both the traditional and the modern. The five- and seven-course tasting menus are available in both vegetarian or vegan options, and include the likes of paneer tikka, masala dosa and kofta. Couples should seek out the excellent-value fixed price menu, at £38 for the pair. 

137 Whitehall Road, Drighlington, BD11 1AT; prashad.co.uk 

Wales

Le Public Space, Newport 

An iconic cultural space which includes a music venue and cinema as well as all sorts of creative arts, Le Public Space now also has a bar with a fully vegan menu. The offering centres around fast food and pub classics, so expect burgers, ‘chicken’ wings, pies and more. Perfect post-gig food. 

14 High Street, Newport NP20 1FW; lepublicpsace.co.uk

Eartha, Cardiff

Eartha is a restaurant, plant shop and deli rolled into one. Come for the succulents, stay for the excellent cooking handled by the team behind Herbivore (which runs another restaurant in the city). At Eartha, expect local produce handled with care in a regularly changing menu. 

213 City Road, Cardiff CF24 3JD; earthastore.com

Scotland 

Hendersons, Edinburgh

Opened as recently as October 2021, Hendersons is run by Barrie Henderson, grandson of Janet Henderson, who founded the original Hendersons restaurant that closed due to Covid-19. Long one of the city’s favourite vegan spots (drawing in celebrities), the menu contains nods to Scotland (vegetarian haggis), as well as further afield (miso-glazed aubergine). 

7-13 Barclay Place, Edinburgh EH10 4HW; hendersonsrestaurant.com 

Saorsa Hotel, Perthshire

Set in the picturesque town of Pitlochry, Saorsa claims to be the UK’s first fully vegan hotel. The restaurant’s tasting menu, at £55 per person, includes a range of delicious treats, including king oyster ‘scallops’, kohlrabi ravioli or beetroot terrine. 

2 East Moulin Road, Pitlochry, Perthshire PH16 5DW; saorsahotel.com

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Over 50, vegan, and thriving: How to maintain your health on a vegan diet

From veganfoodandliving.com

Lauren Craven-Niemczyk turns the spotlight on what people over 50 should do to maintain their health throughout all parts of the body through a vegan diet

There are many incentives for people to switch to a vegan diet, including ethical and environmental reasons.

However, there is a growing number of people removing meat from their diet for health reasons.

Evidence exists to suggest that plant-based diets may help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes, and may contribute to overall better health.

For those over 50, it’s important to be aware of how to support your body on a vegan diet, without having to compromise on the essential nutrients it needs.

Fibre for heart health

Fibre is an essential part of any healthy diet; it’s a form of carbohydrate that helps keep food moving through our intestines at a steady rate, and is also studied for its ability to lower blood pressure and blood glucose.

Certain forms of fibre, such as oats and barley, contain beta-glucans, which contribute to normal cholesterol levels.

Other forms of fibre also contain prebiotics, which is fodder for the bacteria that reside in our large intestines.

It’s important to keep these bacteria happy as they have a myriad of roles, one of which is producing some B-vitamins for energy, and vitamin K2 for supporting bone and cardiovascular health.

High fibre foods include whole grains like brown rice, barley, oats and quinoa, fruits and vegetables (skin-on where possible), legumes like beans and lentils, and nuts and seeds.

Support digestion

Our production of digestive juices (saliva, stomach acid and digestive enzymes) slows with age, as does food movement throughout our digestive system.

Digestive juices help break food down into smaller components, vitamins and minerals, to be absorbed further down the intestinal tract.

Incomplete digestion can lead to digestive conditions, such as stomach cramps, constipation and bloating.

As well as consuming enough fibre during the day, and keeping hydrated, you may want to include foods thought to encourage the production of digestive juices.

This includes apple cider vinegar, which can be used in salad dressings or even in water (drunk through a straw to protect tooth enamel), and bitter salad leaves, such as chicory, rocket, watercress, and radicchio.

Sustain bones and joints with a vegan diet

As we age, our musculoskeletal system can require some TLC, with most people experiencing some level of wear and tear to their bones and joints.

Repetitive use of our joints can result in osteoarthritis, leading to joint pain, swelling and stiffness. Several risk factors can also affect the likelihood of developing osteoporosis (low bone density), including early menopause, family history, low body weight, certain medications, and health conditions.

Bone-supporting nutrients include calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, vitamin K2, and trace minerals such as boron, zinc and manganese.

Excellent plant-based food sources of these include leafy green vegetables like kale, cabbage and watercress, as well as tofu, sesame seeds (tahini), pumpkin seeds, beans and legumes.

                                   Legumes and beans. Source: Helen Camacaro via Getty Images

It is difficult to obtain enough vitamin K2 from diet alone and so this is where supplementation comes in.

Joint-supporting nutrients include vitamin c, which contributes to collagen formation in the body (try broccoli, chilli and raw peppers and fresh fruit), and vitamin D for maintaining muscle function (try vitamin D-enriched mushrooms or fortified plant milk, as well as sunshine on exposed skin).

Spotlight on sleeping

With age, it can be slightly harder to sleep well without waking during the night. This is due to a change in the part of the brain that controls our circadian rhythm: the times when we naturally feel awake and tired.

There are plenty of ways to support a good night's sleep: ensuring you are not hungry before you go to bed, (and if so, having a small low-sugar snack like oatcakes with nut butter), having a relaxing bedtime routine, and avoiding blue light from screens two hours before bed.

Nutritionally, magnesium supports the function of the nervous system, which is responsible for our relaxation response. This in turn may help support sleep.

Magnesium (or Epsom) salt baths are a great way to absorb this mineral through the skin, and research suggests that a warm bath before bed may help with sleep quality.

Do vegans over 50 need to take supplements?

It can be helpful to supplement a balanced diet with additional nutrients to ensure you are meeting your daily requirements.

• Feel Multivitamin This well-researched vegan multivitamin contains 32 ingredients including vitamin K2, vitamin D, zinc, and a bio-available B-complex.
• Bimuno Daily A daily prebiotic supplement designed to support a healthy gut environment. Bimuno offers an easy way to increase the levels of good bacteria in your gut.
• Feel Joints Support joint health, target collagen formation and maintain muscle function with this hard-working blend of Longvida Optimised Curcumin, Boswellia, and vitamins C and D.
• Feel Digestion Support digestion with a blend of digestive enzymes to help break down food, and soothing herbs to support the gut and liver.

• Excercise

  For many reasons, it is important to exercise during every life stage. Exercise has full-body benefits, supporting bone health, helping to maintain a healthy weight, improving insulin sensitivity, lowering blood pressure, even supporting cognitive function.

  Post-menopause, women rapidly lose bone, so exercise is important to keep bones as dense as possible.

  Exercise builds strong muscles, and muscles are attached to our bones; therefore, strong muscles equal strong bones. Our bodies build bone density at sites of repeated stress – it’s a case of ‘use it or lose it’!

  Weight-bearing exercise is great for bone health – this includes hiking, jogging, dancing, weightlifting, ball games and racket sports, even wearing a weighted vest or wrist/ankle weights.

  Purely cardiovascular exercise such as brisk walking, cycling, and swimming is also beneficial, not just for the heart, but also for maintaining a healthy weight, improving lung capacity, and it’s even thought to boost mood.

  Here are some product ideas to help support a healthy diet and lifestyle:

• Iron Gym Ankle & Wrist Weight
• Strength/Cross training Weighted Vest
• 10KG Weights
• Hiking Boots
• Epsom Salts
• Apple cider vinegar
• Reusable water bottle
• https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/features/over-50-health-on-vegan-diet/
  
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What Are the Benefits of Being Vegan or Vegetarian?

From marketscreener.com

By Martha Michael

Choosing plant-based products over entrees such as steak and pork is a common practice for both vegetarians and vegans, but there are key differences between them. If you're an omnivore who's considering a move toward healthier eating, you may find it easier to begin with a vegetarian diet and consider a commitment to veganism later because it eliminates the use of animal products altogether.

It's a lifestyle change for some while others want to reduce the suffering of animals. But one of the common aspects of choosing a vegetarian or vegan diet is the benefits to your health.

Vegetarianism

All vegetarians remove meat from their diet, but there are various forms such as whether they include milk, eggs, and other dairy products. An article by LoveToKnow.com says there are also a number of reasons people choose to become vegetarians.

Healthier diet - Plant-based foods have fewer calories and saturated fat while providing more fiber than animal products. You also avoid consuming meat from animals injected with hormones that can contribute to the development of certain cancers. The Harvard School of Public Health conducted research showing a link between red meat consumption and risk of breast cancer.

Eating a plant-based diet will also lower your risk of such cancers as:

• Skin cancer
• Colorectal cancer
• Prostate cancer
• Pancreatic cancer

Maintaining a healthy weight contributes to a lower risk of disease. Vegetarians weigh approximately 10 percent less than non-vegetarians, on average. Eating meat increases your risk of obesity, which contributes to conditions that include high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, and heart disease.

More ethical - Many vegetarians refuse to eat meat because they object to the suffering of animals. They do not want to support factory farming that sometimes involves overcrowding and inhumane conditions for the animals, not to mention the pain of butchering. Other objectionable aspects of the system include the prevalence with which chickens are left to sit in small cages and the slaughter of young animals such as calves for veal.

Environmentally responsible - Thirty percent of the world's freshwater supply is taken by livestock production, and the need for more land for grazing animals has led to deforestation. A gallon of gasoline is used for every pound of beef produced, so when you eliminate meat from your diet you lower your carbon footprint.

Veganism

Unlike vegetarians, vegans exclusively eat plant-based foods and avoid dishes that include any animal products, including dairy.

Favorite foods for vegans include:

• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Nuts
• Grains
• Seeds
• Beans
• Pulses

Getting enough protein is one of the most important concerns for someone becoming a vegan. Meat is where omnivores get their protein, but there are many alternatives to animal products, says an article by Healthline.

Tofu - Made from soybeans, tofu and tempeh provide the full range of amino acids to those who include them in their diet. Edamame, popular with Asian dishes, are immature soybeans that are typically boiled or steamed before serving.

Nutritional yeast - Sold as a powder or flakes, nutritional yeast is a deactivated strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast and provides 3 grams of fiber in addition to 8 grams of protein. It tastes somewhat like cheese, so it's often sprinkled onto pasta and added to dishes such as scrambled tofu and mashed potatoes.

Seitan - Sometimes referred to as wheat meat, seitan is made from gluten and resembles meat when cooked. By consuming 3.5 ounces of seitan, you obtain approximately 25 grams of protein. It also provides iron, calcium, phosphorus, and selenium.

Green peas - With 9 grams of protein per 1 cup of cooked peas, vegans get a nutritional boost by adding them to soups, pasta and sauces.

Wild rice - Containing 1.5 times the protein found in other varieties of long-grain rice, wild rice is nutritious, in part, because it isn't stripped of its bran. It must be washed before use and boiled completely, however, because rice crops from polluted areas can accumulate arsenic and other metals such as lead.

In addition to dietary restriction, there are also lifestyle decisions that many vegans consider important. Individuals who believe in preserving the health and welfare of all animals refrain from wearing clothes or using accessories made of leather. Strict vegans reject the use of any animal by-product such as honey, wool, or silk because they feel it exploits the habitat of the animals that produce them.

It's always a good idea to evaluate your eating habits and consider making healthy changes. The good news is you can tailor it to your own needs, whether you ease into a practice such as reducing your red meat intake or go cold turkey and become a vegan.

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So you’re vegan, but missing Nutella…

From theveganreview.com

Ahhh the creamy chocolatey loveliness that is Nutella. The ingredient that goes with so many things…pancakes, toast… or even just a spoon. 

But despite being largely made up of vegan ingredients, sadly this is one treat you’ll have to leave behind when transitioning to a vegan lifestyle.

We know it can be difficult when you first decide to go vegan. And whilst it’s never going to be a lifestyle of straight swaps of like for like ingredients, there are a few replacements that need finding. And fast!

A Nutella alternative is one of those and something we’re asked about on a regular basis. Almost as often as the dreaded **questions about protein or bacon…

So why isn’t it vegan? Well, as with many products, the makers of Nutella have snuck some skimmed milk powder into the recipe which helps to act as an emulsifying agent. Thus, leaving it unsuitable for vegans. 

 But fear not, there are many alternatives that we believe are just as good, if not BETTER, than Nutella.

We wanted to share a few of the best so you can try them out and find your own Nutella replacement. 

Our top alternatives to Nutella

Mr Organic’s Dairy Free Organic Chocolate and Hazelnut Spread (200g), £3.50 

Made in Italy with roasted hazelnuts that are grown in Northern Lazio, rich cocoa and rice creamer.

This is an absolute winner with vegans and non-vegans alike. It tastes great and has a strong chocolatey flavour meaning you don’t need to use too much. 

What’s extra wonderful about this one is that it creates zero air miles through production.

Ingredients: Cane Sugar, Sunflower Oil, Low Fat Cocoa (16%), Hazelnut Paste (12%), Rice Flour, Cocoa Butter, Sunflower Lecithin, All from Organic Agriculture

• Organic, gluten free and palm oil free

M&S Plant Kitchen Smooth Hazelnut Chocolate Spread (200g), £2.90

If you haven’t discovered the M&S Plant Kitchen range yet, then we highly recommend it. It’s full of some absolute gems. This chocolate spread is one of them with a thick texture that tastes sweet enough but without overdoing it. We love it. 

Ingredients: Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Hazelnut Paste (15%), Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Dried Rice Syrup, Cocoa Butter, Chicory Fibre, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin, Bourbon Vanilla Extract

• Palm oil free

Vego Fine Hazelnut Crunchy Chocolate Spread (200g), £3.99

This is a little bit different in that it has a bit of a crunch to it. In fact, it tastes exactly like the infamous and well loved Vego chocolate bar. Super sweet, this one tastes like a real treat in a jar. And not just any jar, it comes in a reusable drinking glass. 

Ingredients: Raw Cane Sugar*, Hazelnuts* (22 %), Sunflower Oil*, Fat-reduced Cocoa Powder* (10 %), Shea Butter, Emulsifier: Lecithins (sunflower)*, Ground Extracted Vanilla

• Organic, Fair Trade and palm oil free

Sweet Freedom Choc Pot Chocolate Spread (250g), £3.99

A healthier version of the traditional chocolate spread, containing 75% less fat and half the calories. 

Despite not containing additional sugars other than fruit extract, it’s still a tasty, sweet and rich chocolate spread. Great for cooking or using in other conventional ways. 

Ingredients: Sweet Freedom® Natural Fruit Extracts; Apples, Grapes & Carob , Water , Cocoa , Natural Flavouring , Rapeseed Oil , Sunflower Lecithin 

• Gluten free, nut free, GMO free, no additives or preservatives and no palm oil

Biona Organic Vegan Dark Cocoa Spread, (350g), £3.59

The perfect solution for anyone who loves a richer flavour. It tastes super smooth and has no bitter aftertaste that you often find with dark chocolate. Ideal as a spread or as an ingredient in baking. 

Ingredients: Cane Sugar*, Sunflower Oil*, Low Fat Cocoa Powder*(12.5%), Soya Flour*, Cocoa Butter*, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin, Bourbon Vanilla Extract*

• Organic, gluten free and wheat free 

**the answer to the protein and bacon questions are 1) yes we do and 2) no we don’t

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