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Simtom Food Products Curry F(l)avour with the Vegetarian Society


Vegetarians can now enjoy all the delights of Indian cuisine with taste bud teasing Vegetarian Society approved Cooking Sauces, Curry Pastes and Concentrates, Pickles, Chutneys and Chilli Sauces, all from Simtom Food Products.

Established in 1977, Simtom Food Products has long since acquired a reputation for the creation and manufacture of some of the UK's finest Indian foodstuffs, and supply the Catering, Industrial and Retail sectors throughout the UK and Worldwide. With the vast majority of Simtom’s products now approved by the Vegetarian Society, vegetarians everywhere can finally take advantage of that reputation. By looking out for the Vegetarian Society’s seedling symbol - the vegetarian symbol to trust! – consumers and caterers alike can be sure that food products are truly vegetarian. And, with sauces, pastes, concentrates and pickles that range from the mild to the truly tongue-tingling, there’s a Simtom Food product for vegetarian curry afficiandos everywhere. So, whether it’s a creamy korma or spicy vindaloo that lights your fire, Vegetarian Society approved Simtom Food Products are the ones to look out for!

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.

    Notes for editors

    For more information / colour separation enquiries about Simtom Food Products please contact Andy Coomar on:
    Tel. 0208 428 9885 or 07831 666585
    Email. prototype@ntlworld.com

    For more information about The Vegetarian Society (Registered Charity No. 259358) please contact Kerry Bennett, Press Officer, on 0161 925 2012 (kerry@vegsoc.org)

    Out of office hours The Vegetarian Society Press Office can be contacted on 07973 108165 or visit www.vegsoc.org, where you will also find over 500 delicious recipes.


    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
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    The Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom
    Registered Office: Parkdale, Dunham Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, England WA14 4QG

    Registered Charity no. 259358 Registered company no. 959115