Are Jammie Dodgers vegan? Plus jammy biscuit alternatives
Jammie Dodgers had milk added in 2016 and removed again in 2020. Here is where things stand, and the jammy biscuits to try if you want an alternative.
Short answer: yes, Jammie Dodgers are vegan again. Burton's added milk to the recipe in 2016, which is when we first wrote this guide to the alternatives. In 2020 they took the milk back out, and the biscuits have been labelled as suitable for vegans since.
Recipes change without much warning, and that is exactly what happened here. Before you buy, check the ingredients and the "suitable for vegans" mark on the pack.
What changed, and when
- Before 2016: the original Jammie Dodger was accidentally vegan.
- 2016: milk was added to the biscuit dough, so they were no longer suitable.
- 2020: the recipe was changed again to remove the milk, and the packs started to carry a vegan label.
If you have an older multipack at the back of the cupboard, it is worth reading the ingredients rather than assuming.
Jammy biscuit alternatives
Own-brand jam rings and free-from jammy biscuits are often cheaper, and some are made without milk too. These are the ones we have listed over the years. Each product page shows when it was last checked.
More jam-filled treats
If it is the jam you are after rather than the biscuit, free-from jam tarts are worth a look, and a sandwich of two plain shortbread rounds with a spoon of raspberry jam is a quick homemade fix. Most jams are vegan because they are set with fruit pectin, but a quick look at the label is still worth it.
Find other vegan biscuits
We list hundreds of biscuits from Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Waitrose and Morrisons, including plenty of accidentally vegan favourites. Browse all vegan biscuits.