Batchelors Super Noodles Mild Curry Flavour 100 g (Pack of 16)

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Aside from the possible issue of ‘flavourings’ and having no way of knowing what they are made of, another issue with the low-fat versions and the pots could be cross-contamination.

Rice noodles. Wide rice noodles are my favorite here because they’re not only naturally vegan and gluten free, but they also scoop up the red curry sauce very easily.Anyway, potted or not, are Super Noodles vegan? Well, alas, no Super Noodles are officially classified as vegan by their makers Batchelors (owned by Premier Foods). Let’s delve into the ingredients and attempt to ascertain why that might be. What Stops Super Noodles Being Vegan? If we look at the example of Curry Flavour Super Noodles, those are vegan, but the Low Fat Curry Super Noodles and the Curry Super Noodle Pots are not vegan, or even vegetarian. Why is that?

Then, take a look at these vegan rice noodle recipes that you may want to try at home. Related posts: So, as suspected, it is more a case of possible contamination than the fact that any of the ingredients are derived from animals. As such, for those willing to risk cross-contamination, we can say that some Super Noodles flavours are essentially fine for vegans. Which Super Noodle Flavours Are Vegan? So, whilst Super Noodles are not labelled as vegan, there are three flavours that may be considered vegan-friendly – Chow Mein, Peri Peri and Mild Curry. If you’re going to add extra protein, you’ll want to cook and prepare this first, before you make your Super Noodles, however, any sauces and toppings can be added once your noodles come out of the microwave. Super Noodle flavoursWhen you see ‘flavouring’ on a list of ingredients, it can mean anything. Sometimes flavourings are natural, like lemon zest, other times they are artificial and made from chemicals like petroleum. Some natural flavourings are made from meat and meat by-products. The following table shows which Batchelors Super Noodles and vegan and which are vegetarian: Super Noodles

As a responsible manufacturer, we are committed to providing accurate information on the labelling of our products. In the meantime, here are the Super Noodles flavours that do not contain any obviously non-vegan ingredients (unless you consider palm oil to be non-vegan): An almost direct copy of the Beef and Tomato Pot Noodle, this own-brand option from Morrisons is equally devoid of taste and is seemingly vegan friendly. The thing is, the aforementioned Miso Soup flavour Pot Noodle also carries a warning that it “may contain egg and milk”, so it is unlikely to be the cross-contamination risk that is stopping the other flavours being presented as vegan. In truth, this is all very confusing and seemingly contradictory, because the Miso Soup product is certified as vegan and proudly sold as such. We suspect this may well be a similar scenario as M&S’s (in)famous vegan range which was controversially labelled with the same allergy warning in 2019.Clearly, the big issue with this Pot Noodle flavour from a vegan perspective is the inclusion of milk-derived ingredients. But not all the Pot Noodle flavours that the makers Unilever suggest are non-vegan actually contain milk-based ingredients. But there is nothing present there that is definitely not vegan. The other possibility, as with Pot Noodles, is the possibility of cross-contamination during the manufacturing process. Many of them carry warnings such as “May also contain Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Molluscs”, any of which would make them non-vegan. But many vegans disregard such warnings (though if you have allergic reactions to any of these things, it is better to avoid the products in question).

First of all, you’ll want to boil your kettle (or you can boil water on the hob if you’d prefer). Add your super noodles into a big bowl, break them up and season with the sachet that comes with your flavour. This is also a great chance to add additional flavour or seasoning, such as chilli flakes if you like your noodles spicy. Next, put your bowl in the microwave and cook for a few minutes. If you’re using the hob you can just put your noodles and seasoning straight into the pan instead.Most vegans accept that it’s standard for food factories to produce vegan and non-vegan items. Whether you choose to eat food that has not been prepared in a dedicated vegan environment is your decision.