Are Oreos vegan? This is great debate and we have all the facts to help you decide for yourself.

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We will be answering the very popular questions ‘are Oreos vegan?’ 

We will also explain exactly why there is a debate about Oreos being vegan or not vegan, in the first place. 

From all the information we provide, you can then decide whether or not you would like to consume Oreo products as a vegan.

Below we have all the vegan Oreos and information about if vegans should eat them!


ARE OREOS VEGAN? 

Oreos are 100% vegan because they do not use any ingredients that are derived from animals.

However they have stated that milk is a cross contaminant in the Oreos factories; therefore Oreos would not be suitable for anyone with a milk allergy. The Oreos themselves likely contain a small amount of milk.


 Lemon Oreo

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 Dairy free Lemon Oreo  


 Classic Oreo 

classic vegan oreo

Dairy free Original Oreo 



Double Stuff Oreo 

vegan oreo double stuf

Dairy free double stuf Oreo



Oreo Golden  

oreo golden vegan

Dairy free golden Oreo


 

Oreo Peanut Butter

vegan oreo peanut butter

Peanut Butter Oreo cookies vegan



Oreo Classic Thins

vegan oreo thins

Dairy free Oreo thins 



Oreo Wafer Roll 

oreo water roll vegan

Dairy free Oreo water roll



Oreo Minis

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Mini Oreo vegan




Gluten Free Oreo

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Gluten free Oreo dairy free



Brookie O Oreo

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Oreo it's back Brookie-o flavor cream vegan



Chocolate Hazelnut Oreo

oreos chocolate hazelnut

Dairy free chocolate hazelnut Oreo 



Oreo Brookie-O Cream

dairy free oreo brookie-o vegan

Dairy free Oreo Brookie-O Cream



Mint Oreo 

vegan oreos mint

Oreo dairy free mint 



Birthday Cake Oreo

vegan oreo birthday cakes

Birthday cake Oreo dairy free



Chocolate Oreo

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Chocolate flavor Oreo vegan



Dark Chocolate Oreo

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Dark chocolate Oreo vegan



Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Oreo

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Oreo chocolate peanut butter pie vegan



Oreos Toffee Crunch 

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Toffee Crunch flavor Oreo



OREO Java Chip Flavoured Creme Sandwich Cookies

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Java Chip flavor Oreo vegan



OREO Double Stuf Winter Cookies, 5 Holiday Cookie Designs

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Dairy free Oreo 5 holiday cookie winter designs 




Carrot Cake Oreo

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Carrot cake Oreo dairy free



Chocolate Marshmallow Oreo

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Dairy free chocolate marshmallow Oreo



Caramel Coconut Oreo

vegan oreo caramel coconut

Caramel coconut Oreo dairy free


FAQ


Which oreos are not vegan?

Most of the Oreos are vegan however any of the Oreos covered in ‘chocolate' are not vegan. It doesn’t just have to be chocolate, there are fudge covered Oreos that are 100% not vegan.  A rule of thumb is to always go with the non covered Oreos as they are safe for vegans to eat. 


Are Oreos Gluten Free?

Typically Oreos are not gluten free however Oreos sell a gluten free Oreos version that is also vegan. 


Why are Oreos not vegan?

fudge covered oreos

Fudge covered white fudge covered Oreos are NOT vegan!

Oreos can be considered unsuitable for vegans  because on the Oreo official site, Oreos have stated that milk is a cross contamination ingredient present within the factories. 

With Oreos not having any actual intention to make their products vegan, we cannot be certain that any of their other practices within producing these products are aligned with ethical vegan procedures. Also the fact that the Oreos themselves will very much likely contain a small amount of milk does mean that they can be considered to not be vegan. 

Peta does consider this to be a vegan product as it was listed on their accidentally vegan products list.

However it is clear, with an accidentally vegan list that the products may not be completely ethical as this is not the intention of the brands that make them,  hence the word ‘accidentally’.

Clearly this is a debate and one where your own moral compass has the last say. 


Are Golden Oreos vegan too?

Golden Oreos are technically vegan as they do not contain any animal products. On the Oreo's FAQ page, Oreos do state that their recipes do have a cross contamination risk with milk and therefore the Oreos themselves could contain a small amount of milk in them. This specific factor varies from vegan to vegan whether this qualifies them to be vegan. 


Does all Oreos contain palm oil?

All oreos biscuit products contain palm oil and this is a concern for some of their consumers, especially vegans as Oreos are technically classified as a accidentally vegan product. 


Why is palm oil in Oreos bad?

Palm oil in Oreos is bad because even though it is not a product derived directly from animals, consuming and purchasing this product contributes harm to animals which goes against alot of vegans moral compass.

Forrest and animals' natural habitats are being destroyed more and more to create palm oil plantations and there are many negative environmental factors which are a result of the palm oil industry.

As a whole, it is no surprise why many vegans stay clear from products with this ingredient.

 

Why do vegans not eat Oreos?

  • Contains palm oil 
  • Oreos have milk cross contact 
  • Oreo brand does not confirm to practise vegan methods when sourcing ingredients for Oreos (e.g sugar processes can involve the use of animal bone char). 


Is Nutella vegan?

Nutella is 100% NOT because it does contain milk as an ingredient. Vegans do have some great vegan Nutella alternatives on the market that they can buy from the supermarket. 

  • Nutiva Organic Vegan Hazelnut Spread Classic
  • Jem Chocolate Hazelnut Butter
  • Hey Boo Chocolate Coconut Spread
  • Justin’s chocolate Hazelnut Spread
  • Nature’s Store Gluten Free Chocolate Spread


It is clear that the verdict is divided when it comes to whether Oreos are actually suitable for vegans or not. You are free to decide for yourself as this really does come down to a personal choice.

 

You have just learned all the vegan Oreos and also the information to help you to choose whether you should eat Oreos as a vegan.