Frequently Asked

Questions

What is Fry’s?

We make a range of food which is free from meat, egg, and dairy. Our food makes eating a plant-based diet or making meat-free swaps not only easy, but delicious. 

Is Fry’s vegan?

Yes, all our food is vegan-friendly but our food is for vegans, vegetarians and flexitarians alike!

Is Fry’s Halaal or Kosher?

All of our products are Halaal certified, and most of our products are Kosher certified. 
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Is your soy sustainably grown?

Our soy beans are grown sustainably in the EU and are identity preserved from the land on which they are grown to our facility in South Africa. 
 
We have zero tolerance for genetic modification and independently test our crops once they arrive at our plant. As a community committed to making a difference in the world, we do promise that we take ingredient sourcing very seriously and use ingredients that align with our values.

Do you use non-GMO ingredients?

Our entire range of food is non-GMO; we ensure that all ingredients used are sourced from producers that adhere to our strict standards. We also test our raw materials to ensure that all ingredients are free from genetically modified organisms.

Does Fry’s contain palm oil?

Palm oil is used in the pastry of our Pies and Sausage Rolls. It accounts for less than 1.5% and 0.4% of the final product. Our palm oil is sourced sustainably.

Is soy healthy?

Please keep in mind that bad science always looks at nutrients in isolation and never considers the ‘whole food’ which leads to disturbingly misleading conclusions. For more information please click here. 

The truth is that there are hundreds of studies on soy – and they actually indicate that soy is very healthful. Many of these studies are freely available online through Google Scholar, which lists studies published in peer reviewed nutrition and medical journals. There is a common misconception about soy and its influence on hormones which is usually brought up by people who eat meat. This is because soy contains phytoestrogens or isoflavones which are plant derived hormones.  

Lowered risks of certain cancers, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis have all been attributed to soya foods containing isoflavones. Isoflavones are described as phytoestrogens (plant oestrogens) because their structure and metabolism resembles that of human oestrogens. These plant oestrogens are much weaker than naturally circulating human oestrogens and they have approximately 1/1000th of the biological activity of synthetic oestrogens. 

We have worked extensively with an independent registered dietician who compiled this article. 

If you would like further information about the debunking the myths and misinformation about soya please have a look at these articles and papers:

  •  Doctor addresses misinformation on soya: View Article
  • American Institute for Cancer Research’s position on soya: View Article
  • Harvard School of Public Health – Straight talk about soya: View Article 

As a final word, all the ingredients used in our products are completely non genetically modified, including our soy. We import all of our soy to ensure that it is 100% non-GMO as soy in South Africa is generally genetically modified. 

Why do you make your food look like meat?

We understand that many people are looking to cut out or simply reduce their meat intake often due to health reasons and we are here to support all of these people on their journey to more plant-based eating without having to miss out on occasions, tastes, textures and dishes they know and love.

What is your food made of?

Our food is made from a blend of vegetable proteins which come from legumes and grains; we then use natural flavours and spices to mimic the tastes you know and love. 

Is Fry’s a good protein source?

Our food is a great source of protein, especially products like our Original and Spiced Pieces, our Homestyle Burger and our Classic and Braai Sizzlers. 

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