As a food industry expert with a focus on product ingredients and dietary restrictions, I can provide a detailed answer to your question about Oreos.

Not all Oreo products are vegan. While the original Oreo cookie does not contain any animal-derived ingredients in its primary ingredients—sugar, unbleached enriched flour, high oleic canola oil and/or palm oil, cocoa (processed with alkali), high fructose corn syrup, and salt—there are additional ingredients and the manufacturing process that may not align with vegan standards.

Firstly, the cream filling traditionally contains hydrogenated oils, which are often derived from non-vegan sources. Additionally, there may be other minor ingredients that are not listed on the packaging, which could potentially come from animal sources.

Secondly, the manufacturing process can also affect the vegan status of a product.
Oreo cookies are often produced in facilities that also process products containing dairy and other animal-derived ingredients. This can lead to cross-contamination, which is a concern for many vegans.

However, it's important to note that Oreo has released a vegan version of their cookies in some markets. These vegan-friendly cookies are specifically labeled as such and are made with ingredients that adhere to vegan standards.

To be sure, consumers should always check the packaging and contact the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding a product's vegan status.

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