Vegan sausage roll

[LooperCat]

Fantastic to see Greggs sharing the astounding success of their new range with their employees. And at only 21g carbs each, that’s only a couple of units of insulin for most type ones using DAFNE principles. Win:win! And even if you eat as low carb as I do, it would still be within my daily 30g limit if I fancied one. Which I kind of do now.

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/jan/08/greggs-to-pay-workers-7m-bonus-after-vegan-sausage-roll-success

 

[therower]

Greggs is the future. Maybe they’ll succeed where others have failed in getting us eating more sensibly.
21g carbs for a sausage roll????? Absolute winner and should sit nicely with those of us who do low to average carbs daily.

 

[Mr_Pot]

Greggs is the future. Maybe they’ll succeed where others have failed in getting us eating more sensibly.
21g carbs for a sausage roll????? Absolute winner and should sit nicely with those of us who do low to average carbs daily.

Isn't that about the normal amount of carbs for medium sized pork sausage roll?

 

[therower]

Isn't that about the normal amount of carbs for medium sized pork sausage roll?

Not a clue but 21 sounds such a “ nice “ amount.

 

[LooperCat]

Isn't that about the normal amount of carbs for medium sized pork sausage roll?

The meat one contains 24g carb, 22g fat, 9.4g protein; the vegan one 21g carb, 19g fat and 12g protein.

So the vegan one is lower carb, lower fat and higher protein than the meat one. And they taste pretty much identical.

 

[Chook]

They are lovely! I'm looking forward to trying their new vegan steak slice which was sold out last weekend.

 

[Jaylee]

They are lovely! I'm looking forward to trying their new vegan steak slice which was sold out last weekend.

Hi,

Funny you mention that.. Just been reading about & found the nutritional info on the slice. https://www.greggs.co.uk/bakes/vegan-steak-bake

Though, to my eye. The pastry on the promo picture shots look a little anemic?
But to be fair, not all batches brown the same in a working kitchen.

 

[Listlad]

Isn't that about the normal amount of carbs for medium sized pork sausage roll?

Depends on the size and ingredients...

 

[bulkbiker]

Does anybody know what goes into them?
Can't seem to find an ingredient list on the Greggs website anywhere...

 

[Listlad]

Just been reading this:

https://www.animalsaustralia.org/me...xRoxArZChYuY3Uv8_j9hP35lgwtx4AbUaArUFEALw_wcB

 

[Robinredbreast]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6583469/The-unpalatable-truth-right-vegan-sausage-roll.html

This is the closest I have found regarding the ingredients of the new vegan roll.
* I have nothing against a vegan way of life, whether chosen or because of dietary needs *


Great for vegans, but no good for coeliacs or those with a gluten/wheat intolerance

 

[Robinredbreast]

Just been reading this:

https://www.animalsaustralia.org/me...xRoxArZChYuY3Uv8_j9hP35lgwtx4AbUaArUFEALw_wcB

I can well believe that, it's soaring ahead.

 

[Listlad]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6583469/The-unpalatable-truth-right-vegan-sausage-roll.html

This is the closest I have found regarding the ingredients of the new vegan roll.
* I have nothing against a vegan way of life, whether chosen or because of dietary needs *


Great for vegans, but no good for coeliacs or those with a gluten/wheat intolerance

Their meat versions are possibly no different in that regard?

 

[bulkbiker]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6583469/The-unpalatable-truth-right-vegan-sausage-roll.html

This is the closest I have found regarding the ingredients of the new vegan roll.
* I have nothing against a vegan way of life, whether chosen or because of dietary needs *


Great for vegans, but no good for coeliacs or those with a gluten/wheat intolerance

Or anyone trying to avoid palm oil presumably..

 

[zand]

I understand why someone would become vegan. What I don't understand is why would a vegan want something that tastes like meat? Sorry I just don't get it but then I don't like pork so I guess I wouldn't understand.

 

[LooperCat]

I understand why someone would become vegan. What I don't understand is why would a vegan want something that tastes like meat? Sorry I just don't get it but then I don't like pork so I guess I wouldn't understand.

Many people really enjoyed eating meat but gave it up because they believe it’s wrong to kill animals. Or some of us really enjoyed eating meat, but developed allergies to it. Many reasons.

 

[LooperCat]

Does anybody know what goes into them?
Can't seem to find an ingredient list on the Greggs website anywhere...

Some pastry. And a Quorn sausage.

 

[bulkbiker]

Some pastry. And a Quorn sausage.

Yes but what is the pastry made from.. seed oils presumably? And palm oil?

 

[zand]

Many people really enjoyed eating meat but gave it up because they believe it’s wrong to kill animals. Or some of us really enjoyed eating meat, but developed allergies to it. Many reasons.

Oh yes i had forgotten about allergies. Thanks.

 

[LooperCat]

Oh yes i had forgotten about allergies. Thanks.

People also use products like this to help them transition away from meat and onto a plant based diet. And they can be really handy in a pinch when you’re out and about and need to grab something to eat. I made sure to locate the nearest Greggs to my usual A&E department when I’m working in the ambulance, if I needed to get food and wasn’t able to get back to base for my meal break, just in case. Also, they’re lovely. I’ve always loved sausage rolls.