As a food industry expert with a focus on product ingredients and dietary preferences, I can provide you with a detailed answer regarding the vegan status of Oreos in the USA.

Oreo cookies are a popular sandwich cookie consisting of two chocolate-flavored wafers with a sweet cream filling. The original recipe for Oreos does not contain any animal-derived ingredients, as the primary components are flour, sugar, palm and/or canola oil, cocoa, leavening agents, and salt for the cookie, and sugar, dextrose, cornstarch, and vanillin for the filling.

However, the production process for Oreos in the USA has historically involved the use of whey, a byproduct of the cheese-making process, in the ingredient mix. Whey is a dairy product and therefore not vegan. This would make the standard Oreo cookies in the USA not vegan.

In recent years, there have been changes to the production process, and some sources suggest that the use of whey has been discontinued. It is always a good idea to check the most recent and specific ingredient list on the packaging or directly from the manufacturer to confirm the current status. Additionally, there may be special vegan versions of Oreos available in certain markets, which would be explicitly labeled as such.

For those who strictly adhere to a vegan diet, it's crucial to verify the ingredients to ensure they align with their dietary choices.

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Vegan. ... However since Spring 2013, the whey powder has been removed and UK Oreos are now suitable for vegetarians and vegans. In 2014 Oreos also became vegan in the US. According to the FAQ on Oreo UK siteThey are not vegan as they have the cross contact of Milk.read more >>