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Ive just tried the Vegourmet Cheeses over the last week & I really like them.
The Vegusto is just getting too expensive as its just gone up again, although its nice.
Vegourmet is better value as...

Someone did tell me the Cramlington ASDA has a veggie vegan friendly area. Not sure if its true as the other stores don't & cramlington is the last place I would expect one.

Ive also been told...

It looks like there are more proper vegan cheeses coming to the UK very shortly.
I got a sneak sample of some english vegan cheeses which Im told will go live before the end of the year.
The ones I...

Yes the squares are a bit funny and are a bit dry though.

It really is that good.
Its a bit daft just buying two blocks & paying the delivery charge. Much better to either get quite abit for the price or go for the free delivery option.
Im told the stuff...

As far as Im aware its really been processed and causes health issues along with causing us to gain weight
Im sure it was on watchdog in the UK saying a small amount can cause really bad stomach...

Im told your local health food store can get it it all trade from Alt Stores as they are bringing it all into the UK now & supplying selected firms
Im really getting addicted to vegusto no moo now,...

does the "no added sugar " bar have sweeteners in it?
Such as zylatol?

as far as I know its tested on animals as all artificial sweeteners are, on a regular basis and its so bad for humans as it...

Ive just bought some No Moo cheese & it really tastes like really cheese. It melts too just like the real stuff.
I did try to order it from vegusto but they send it from Switzerland and its very...

It wasn't seeling very well Im told & was rather pricy for may ppl
The good news is the coop are now selling pure in most stores although its £1.20 rather than £1 in the larger supermarkets.

It...

its not long to the gathering & Ive just been told there are only a couple of rooms left from £60 per person.

Not sure if the rumours about Heather Mills visiting are true though.

jj

no idea, but at that price they are more than likely to be a waste of time.

If they can discount them that much they really can't be worth much & probably not really absorbable by the body.
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The Engivita nutritional yeast has lots of B vitamins but not B12

Im told ones int he US do have b12

Are there any in the UK that have B12?

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jj

sounds like a great way to attract people to veganism

jj

The Vegan Gatheirng is happening again this year & attracting vegans & veggies from all over the UK.

Last year our family had a great time making lots of new friends, enjoying way too much vegan...

not sure if its still the case but some of crimbles cakes were labeled as vegan whern they had honey in them

jj

the big challenge the independants have is that giants like Tesco just want to put them out of business.

I know the health food stores I use are unable to buy items at wholesale cheaper than...

the squirty cream does tend to not last too long but here are lots of different creams too.

I suppose the squitry stuff is just a fun product. Great for party games & a bit of adult...

I love the yeast flakes

they are great for using in soups if you need a light stock, other wise I use vecon.

they are nice on a pizza but not a substitue for cheese

they are also great...

Im sure both Vegan Store & Alternative Stores sell the yeast flakes
infact any good health food shop should stock them

lots of non vegans use them just for the health benefits too


jj

the Tams in Hexham is a funny place
its labeled as veggie but they also serve fish

due to this many veggies avoid the place but I keep hearing stories that ppl have tried the fish, thinking its...

check out the VegNE website as I know they have a guide to the area
http://www.vegne.co.uk

Im sure Ive heard of a veggie takeaway in Durham.
Durham is a funny place as there are lots of...

I think the difference is that tesco do not listen.

Since the expose on battery chicken farming in the UK COOP & Sainsbury made some big changes - Tesco refused & still refuse to even consider it...

I agree that the more vegan products we have out there the more veganism will grow.

However Tesco do seem to ahve the attitude that they don't care at all about animal welfare & in my mind they...

Im a vegan - I dont shop at Tesco due to their poor ethics, their lack of respect for animals, humans & the environment.

Im surprised any vegans do shop at Tesco.

jj

I really wish they would stop using words like "flavouring" & "natural flavouring" as it could mean anything & contain anything too.

A good friend is very allergic to dairy & has reactions to...

Please find out if its true as it is against their ethical policy

jj

found it Cafe Expert is one that is designed for tea & coffee

also use soyjade the other day and that didnt go funny in hot drinks

JJ

As mentioned vegne.co.uk is a good place to start
I know durham is a little behind vegan wise compared to newcastle but its getting better as the good folks in vegne are finding new places all the...

they are really hot on service compared to my other banks & the biz accounts are really good too

they are really fussy on somethings but the account is really quick to open online & there ethics...

some of the co ops have a great vegan range

I was in Scotland last year & they all had a good free from range including plamil choc etc - much better than the one near us that is badly run & full...

I had the vegan spinach burger the other day at Jack Sprats which had a nice big slice of redwoods melting cheese on it, lovely

They also do a nice vegan toad in the hole & vegan fried rice


jj

its to preserve em, make em last longer etc

same with bread - long life bread is full of fat, sugar & sometimes dairy simply to make it last longer

Its also done for cheapness sometimes to pad...

Sainsburys have taken the vegan labels off many products over the last 6 months. Some new ones have appeared on new products though.

Things like tomato sauce were vegan now have dairy in them,...

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something strange - the reply I got in my inbox is much monger than the one posted on the forum - maybe its been edited or something

I know Alternativestores (formely soles) had a display of...

I dont think so. not sure if A&R is still going. part of it became a polish eating thing & the remaining store was tiny. Ive heard it was up for sale ages ago

jj

2 Vegan Groups & a guide

do check out jack Sprats & Alternative Stores for vegan stuff in Newcastle
http://www.vegne.co.uk
has all the details

jj

Newcastle is a great place for vegans

check out the local veggie vegan group & they have a veggie directory too

http://www.vegne.co.uk

the couple who run the group are really nice & run a...