Vegetarians No Longer Have to Miss Out On Yummy Gummies, says Jealous

Press Release
August 8, 2011

Over 1.8 million adults in the UK often miss out on sweet treats just because they are vegetarian but a new brand, Jealous, has brought out a range of candy gifts to meet the needs of vegetarians and also those with religious and ethical dietary requirements.

One of the complaints that vegetarians often have is that they avoid certain types of food at all costs, including gummy style sweets, to be sure that that aren’t consuming anything derived from an animal. Founders of Jealous, Imran Ali Merza and Tahzeen Basunia, encountered the problem with friends and family, and couldn’t believe that more products were not available for those who have a vegetarian diet for health, religious or moral reasons.

The gummy fruit sweets, which only hit the shelves of Selfridges, as part of a six week exclusivity deal, on July 27th, contain no pork or beef gelatine and as director, Imran, explains, the ‘Sinfully Sour’ box is also suitable for vegans...

Source: Vegetarians No Longer Have to Miss Out On Yummy Gummies, says Jealous
Author: Jealous

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