October
2002
‘Parmazano’
The Vegetarian Society approves the dairy-free taste of Italy
Great news for vegetarians,
vegans and everyone who enjoys the classic taste of parmesan cheese. Florentino
have come up with a fantastic dairy-free cheese alternative that promises
to liven up every meal - from cheesy garlic bread to pesto and pasta -
or even just sprinkled over beans on toast.
Parmazano is approved
by the Vegetarian Society and is made from cultured soya milk. This versatile
condiment contains no genetically modified ingredients and is a blessing
for the many people who suffer lactose intolerance, enabling them to enjoy
their favourite cheesy meals without suffering any ill-consequences.
Find Parmazano in
Tesco, Sainsbury & independent health food stores. It comes in
a 60g shaker pack and retails around 90p.
The Vegetarian Society’s ‘approved
trademark ‘ was
established in 1969. Since then it has become the most widely recognised
and trusted stamp of vegetarian approval anywhere in the world.
The symbol can be found on a huge range of products, including retail
food and drinks, catering supplies, household goods, cosmetics and
toiletries.
The strength of the
symbol is based on products meeting the following criteria:
Products must be free from all meat, poultry, fish, shellfish and crustacea.
Products must not contain slaughter by-products such as gelatine or animal
fat.
Any eggs used in the product must be free-range.
Approval will only be granted to products or ingredients not tested on
animals since 1986.
Approval will not be given to genetically modified ingredients as these
are likely to have been tested on animals.
The Society also
requires that cross contamination does not occur between vegetarian and
non-vegetarian products during food production. No other symbol gives
consumers such reassurance and inspires the trust that comes from the
Vegetarian Society approved symbol.
The Vegetarian Society
is the oldest vegetarian organisation in the world. It offers an independent
voice to promote and provide information on vegetarianism.
The Vegetarian Society
Awards 2002, which promote
good practice in the vegetarian food and catering industries will be held
on 7 November 2002 at The Waldorf Hotel, The Strand, London.
Ends/
Notes to editors
For more information
about The Vegetarian Society (Registered Charity No. 259358). please contact
Kerry Bennett, Press Officer, on 0161 925 2012 (kerry@vegsoc.org)
or Liz O’Neill, Head of Marketing and Public Relations, on 0161
925 2013 (liz@vegsoc.org)
Out of office hours
The Vegetarian Society Press Office can be contacted on 07973 108165 (Kerry)
or 07973 108167 (Liz), or visit www.vegsoc.org, where you will also find
over 500 delicious recipes.
For more information
about Parmazano and/or product photography/samples/recipes, please contact
Linda Lane, tel. 01869 811113, fax. 01869 810984, email. Headway@patrol.i-way.co.uk
Press Officer press@vegsoc.org
For the latest Vegetarian Society press releases visit www.vegsoc.org
The Vegetarian Society
Direct line - 0161 925 2012
Fax 0161 926 9182
Registered Charity: 259358
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