Not suitable for Vegetarians

Oh my dayz.... I have just found out that 'Nutella Hazelnut Chocolate Spread' is not vegetarian. Arhhhh!!  NONE of the ingreadients stated on the packaging say NOT Suitable. In fact even the lecithins are stated as (Soya) but on further research...

Whey is one of the components which separates from milk after rennet (a byproduct of veal production) is added. Natural CALF RENNET is extracted from the inner mucosa of the fourth stomach chamber (the abomasum) of young calves.Meaning that whey can contain animal making it unsuitable for vegetarians.

From Nutella's official website:

Is nutella suitable for vegetarians ?
nutella is not suitable for vegetarians as it contains whey powder, which is made with rennet from an animal source. Whey powder is used in nutella because it gives the product a smooth, pleasant feel on the palate. Although we are always looking at ways of innovating and improving, the unique quality of nutella must always come first.

I say what a sad excuse! Even if they're not willing to make it vegetarian because it would change the texture, they should at least release a vegetarian or perhaps vegan version.

Cadbury's Chocolate Spread and Tesco's chocolate spread are both suitable for vegetarians.

Source(s):

Fererro UK Consumer Relations Department
http://www.vegsoc.org/info/stumbling.htm…