1. What is free-from?
The term free-from is used to list any allergen that is NOT included in a certain product. In Vida’s case, we are a free-from dairy, egg, and gluten bakery. This means there are no dairy products, no egg, and no gluten or wheat in any of our products.
2. Wait no egg, no gluten, no dairy… What are your cakes made of?
Exactly the same ingredients used in traditional baking! But we substitute them with free-from and plant-based alternatives. For dairy, we use alternatives such as soy, rice, and coconut milk, sunflower oil, and vegetable fats. To substitute gluten/wheat, we use other starches found in potatoes, rice, and maize.
3. Why?
We realise that a piece of cake can be found pretty much everywhere. But what happens if you can have NONE of the ingredients used in traditional baking? Does that mean you have to skip your birthday cake? Or the scone with your tea? This is why we do what we do: we want to cater to everyone who cannot find a cake that easily.
4. What’s the taste like?
We have put a lot of effort into our recipes, and since the beginning, our premise has been: substituting ingredients never means compromising on flavour and texture. We encourage you to try them and let us know what you think.
5. Are you products vegan?
Yes, all our products are vegan. We are a pro-vegan business, so we also make sure the ingredients we use are cruelty-free and as sustainable as possible.
6. How long will your products last?
Each product we offer has a different shelf life. For more specific information on our products, check directly on our product pages. Most of our products can be frozen and consumed later.
7. How long in advance should I order?
The sooner, the better, especially if your order is for a weekend, a bank/national holiday, is more than a one-tier cake, or for any other big occasion.
8. Are your products nut free?
We do not use nuts in most of our products, but we handle nuts in the kitchen, specifically peanuts, walnuts, and pecans. We wouldn’t recommend ordering from us if you have a severe allergy to any nuts.