Best vegan products in woolworths/coles australia?

Question

just wondering if anybody knows of good vegan specialty products in the large supermarkets, like woollworths, I usually try to get most of my food from the organics store and fresh fruits/veggies delivered from the markets, But I go to wollworths every now and then for other things, I just havnt seen to much vegan stuff around, I have seen the veggies delight range and i get my soy milk there too, just wondering if there's other stuff and i just havn't looked hard enough.. thanks

Answer 1

Having worked for both of these companies, I used to have a number of food guides that covered veg/vegan eating lifestyles.  It has been a few years since I was there, but you might check the company websites, and ask at the service desk regarding which products are correct for you.

You are probably better sticking with your current method, but do check the health food aisles as well.

Vegan food is pretty specialised and low volume in a standard supermarket as most adherrents to these lifestyles buy elsewhere, hence little demand.  The quality of fresh produce at supermarkets is also quite variable, and I don't buy mine there, and did not when I worked for these companies either.

Best of luck!

Answer 2

in woolworths they've got the toffuti range of vegan cheeses, and also a brand called blue lotus - they make some soy products such as tempeh 'sausage' rolls. i'm not sure what brand it is but they make vegan sausages too which are tomato and basil flavoured. you'll find all these products together in the same area near the dairy section.

You could also check the naytura health food brand in woolworths for some vegan options, i'm not sure if everything they have is vegan or not.

some of the veggie delight range by sanitarium isn't always vegan - the mince product contains milk products - so just be careful about that.

as for coles, they don't really have as much vegan variety as woolworths does, but they do have some vegan biscuits and other goods in the health food aisle.

i'm just trying to think what else they have... i believe now somebody has made frozen felafel balls.. can't remember the brand name, just gotta have a look in the freezer at coles.. can't remember if woolworths have them.

i hope this has helped somewhat. just really have a good look at either stores health food aisle and you should come across some nice vegan products, and don't forget near the dairy section to find the soy stuff.

happy shopping :)