Are Oreos Vegan?

Oreos are vegan, and they're oat milk's favorite cookie. Milk's favorite cookie is accidentally vegan. Well, at least some are. The classic Oreo and many of its flavor iterations are completely devoid of animal ingredients, which leads to a natural follow-up question: what is the cream filling made out of?

Why are Oreos not vegan?

However, Oreo addresses the issue of veganism in their FAQ: “Oreo have milk as a cross contact and therefore they are not suitable for vegans.” This means that milk is used in the same facility in which Oreo cookies are produced, and there is the chance of a small amount of milk being present.

Which Oreo flavors are not vegan?

It's unclear which Oreo flavors come into contact (if ever) with animal products. But all Oreo flavors are made with vegan-friendly ingredients, including Mint, Golden Birthday Cake, Carrot Cake, Peanut Butter, and Dark Chocolate.