Cinnamon Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 No-one would eat Quorn if they knew what it was! Kev. Quorn makes me so ill! I'll not describe the symptoms on a family forum, and particularly not at breakfast time, but I think the stuff is positively toxic.....and I'm sure I read that some of the products contain eggs which are from battery hens. It makes a friend of mine similarly ill so I rest my case! Me too, Me too! It means I can't leave the house for a day at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Quorn is made from fungi and we love it in our house & no side effects whatsoever In fact today im making spag bol, chilli and curry with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I like Quorn as well - but don't very often eat it now. I thought they'd changed to using free range eggs in its manufacture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 That was quick - see response from Quorn below. Have highlighted the important bit - am now off to check Vegetarian Society seedling symbol because I don't know what it is Dear Tina Thank you for your recent enquiry regarding Quorn products. Marlow Foods are delighted to tell you that all Quorn products on sale in the UK and Europe are now being made with free range eggs, and are approved by The Vegetarian Society. Over the years we have worked closely with our egg suppliers, The Egg Association and the Vegetarian Society in order to achieve this goal. Due to stock holding policies however, it may take some time for some of these products to get into the shops, so please check individual packs for the Vegetarian Society seedling symbol to ensure that the product you have bought now contains free range eggs. Assuring you of our best attention at all times. Yours sincerely Caitlin O'Donnell Consumer Care Advisor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 It's the green V logo which they use Tina - I think? It is like a little seedling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 It looks like this; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 It is blue and yellow and seed-shaped! I tried to paste it on here but I couldn't. It means - The seedling symbol has four strict criteria: Products have to be free of animal flesh, meat or bone stock, animal carcass fats, gelatine, aspic, or any other products resulting from slaughter. Products and ingredients should not have been tested on animals Eggs used must be free range Products must be GMO free Products must also be free from cross contamination with non vegetarian products/ingredients in the production process. I did not know about this - is it new??? Anyway its worth knowing becuase of the bit about free-range eggs.... Sorry I think I have hijacked this thread. Aaargh I am going to be thrown off the forum.... sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 oooh well done Richard, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Gosh We try not to buy much veg from the supermarket and get a veg box each week from Riverford. We had tried to use Able & Cole but found most of their stuff went past it's best in a couple of days. Riverford has been fine so far (2 months) A xx OOh that's interesting. I used A & C for a couple of weeks and was really disapointed with the quality of their produce - it was always a bit 'close to the turn' and the final straw was when I picked out the swede and found they had placed it so that the side without all the creepy crawlie holes was facing me. That side was virtually eaten away I try and buy the best possible but money is tight. I always buy free range, never bog standard but quite often organic meat is out of my price range. Other things I will judge by price and freshness. If it isn't too steep a difference I would rather have organic but the purse doesn't always allow it. My carrots and spuds are always organic as are my tinned tomatoes ( I think the taste difference is noticable) and and his milk (unfortunately you can't get my lactose free milk in organic yet). I wish my shopping was as cheap as that receipt! My husband eats like a horse. I am not a big meat eater but OH will not eat it if there is no meat involved. Our Asda does a lot of organic produce but is a bit out of the way, the tesco stuff is always pretty manky, sainsbury is small and very small selection. I have 'The Goods Shed' around the corner from my work which is like a daily farmers market but I rarely get in there because my job involves me being out of the office about 4 days a week and they are shut on my duty day (Monday). My slow cooker is a god send - better quality meat but a cheaper cut (if that makes sense) and it still comes out gorgeous. I also try to pile Andy's plate with veg so it still looks full and hopefully he won't notice that the meat portion size os slowly getting smaller! Do you think he will notice if it eventually disappears completely?!? Yesterday I went to do my food shop, didn't get there until noon. The veg shelves were literally empty of everuthing - organic and non-organic. I came home with one piece of brocolli (I always do three veg with dinner) but .... my home grown spinach and courgettes were ready to be cut and wow the taste difference was amazing - even to organic things. This was the first year I have bene able to grow anything as I now have a bigger garden. I have grown everything from seed and I am thrilled (although not about the courgette plant spines I still have in my fingers today ) Claire x PS fab thread and sorry my post is so long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I'm getting my first veggie box delivered on Wednesday - from A & C ( sounds like it might be my last ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Am glad to hear they now use free range eggs. A step in the right direction. However, I shan't touch it with a bargepole......the consequences are just to dire. Am amazed that so many fellow Omleteers can't eat Quorn either. It can't be all in my mind then as has been suggested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbieboy Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 (edited) Am glad to hear they now use free range eggs. A step in the right direction. However, I shan't touch it with a bargepole......the consequences are just to dire. Am amazed that so many fellow Omleteers can't eat Quorn either. It can't be all in my mind then as has been suggested. Can I hear the sound of the Rag and Bone man's Trumpet? as they say. Edited July 2, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbieboy Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Eh? Wind instrument! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Can I stick up for Abel&Cole? I used them when I lived in civilisation and it was for me a good experience. If something is off or bad you just ring them and they recredit you without a quibble or re-send on your next order. Always friendly and helpful on the phone- I wish they delivered here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 That's good to hear Rhapsody - I get my first delivery tomorrow so I'll let you know how it goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 I got my first ever Veggie box today from Riverford. It all looks really nice, although I think the hens will be benefitting from the cabbage The bag of salad is very small,the onions I was expecting are of the spring variety & the new pots are very,very big, but now I know for next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starboyhull Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 Sounds like ordering is a bit of a learnning curve......Like you say, you will know for next time.....Worth knowing though as we will be ordering a veg box soon..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 I have just noticed your hens names,karl. Ugly Betty fans are you? What great names for hens - we are big fans here too.My daughters are both mad about Justin, & are really looking forward to seeing the new Hairspray Movie after that episode! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starboyhull Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 Hehe you caught us out Yes we are big fans........We (i) have already decided that if (when) we get another one its gonna be called Constance sounds like a good hens name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 how about an Alexis or an Amanda? You could have a flock Minds gone blank on Constance was she the nutty immigration woman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starboyhull Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 One hen at a time........I get glared at when I mention just one more never mind 3 lol Yeah she was the nutty immigration woman......Thought that quite suited a hen....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Got my delivery from A & C yesterday and I'm very pleased with it. Bearing in mind it was only a small box for one person there was quite a lot in it. 4 x bananas mango a huge bag of chard 2 x big oranges cucumber about 12 x big carrots lettuce potatoes This cost me £10 I dont know how much this would have cost in the supermarket but it's worth every penny that I didn't have to go there myself!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starboyhull Posted July 5, 2007 Author Share Posted July 5, 2007 Sounds really good.....I am going to have to get myself one ordered up...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 We keep getting Abel & Cole leaflets I am very wary of them as there is no address on the leaflet and it has things like 'milk and cream from Cornwall, fish from Grimsby etc etc How can this be environmentall friendly. If I order from them will I get my stuff from far flung corners of GB packed etc in a central depot and then shipped to me in the West Mids I'm not sure how they work I was having a veg box that came from Shropshire, but the company is now merging with another on e and I will have to have stuff from Herefordshire and the equivalent box is £4 more I am growing a lot of things but it won't be enough for all of us for the whole year I don't know what I am going to do at the moment, there is a company a couple of miles away but I think I want to choose my own veg and fruit now rather than being sent things and then deciding what to do with it I certainly don't want to go back to the supermarkets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
