Can Vegetarians Eat Jaffa Cakes?

Unfortunately, Jaffa Cakes aren't vegan. This is because they contain butter oils and dried egg, making it unsuitable for anyone following a plant-based diet. Most Jaffa-style cakes from supermarket brands are also unsuitable for vegans due to the use of eggs in the sponge base.

Are Asda Jaffa Cakes vegetarian?

Suitable for Vegetarians. Contains: Eggs, Soya, Wheat. Free From: Artificial Colours, Artificial Flavours.

Do Jaffa Cakes have gelatine?

The Original Jaffa Cakes by McVitie and Price are not vegan. Even though they use orange-flavored jam for the filling and pectin as a gelling agent (rather than gelatin), they make the chocolate cover with butter oil (which contains milk), while the flour for the small-sized cakes contains whole eggs.