"Artificial chocolate flavor" Are Monin syrups vegan? ?!
I know the organic ones are kosher, fat-free, gluten-free and vegan, but I'm trying to figure out if the chocolate non-organic syrup is also vegan!. The only ingredient that makes me wonder is "natural and artificial chocolate flavor!." Could this have lactose!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
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I was vegan for over two years!. During this time, I also worked at a coffee shop!. I remember all the Monin syrups being vegan!. They're just sugar and flavour!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Legally they would have to list lactose on the ingredient label!. The "artificial chocolate" is most likely carob!. It's the pulp of the tropical carob tree, so it is vegan!. It is often used in place of chocolate, because it has no caffeine!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I think it does contain lactoseWww@FoodAQ@Com