Question 1

WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS?

Accepted Answer

Fruit (38%) (Sultanas, Raisins, Lemon Peel, Reconstituted Plum Puree (4.5%), Glace Cherries (Contains Natural Colour (163), Invert Sugar Syrup, Wheat Flour, Rice Bran Oil Spread (Rice Bran Oil, Salt, Emulsifiers (471 and Non Soy Lecithin), Acidity Regulator (270), French Brandy (5%), Humectant (Glycerine), Breadcrumb (Wheat Flour), Carrot, Golden Syrup, Milk Solids, Alcohol, Dried Egg White, Spices, Raising Agent (500), Caramelised Sugar Syrup, Stabiliser (415), Salt, Preservative (200), Acidity Regulator (330), Natural Flavour.
Contains 1.5ml alcohol per 100g pudding.

Question 2

ARE THE PUDDINGS SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but not vegans as they contain milk and eggs.

Question 3

I HAVE A FOOD ALLERGY / INTOLERANCE. CAN I EAT YOUR CHRISTMAS PUDDING?

Accepted Answer

This product contains wheat, milk and egg and may contain traces of tree nuts.

Question 4

CAN THEY BE MICROWAVED?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Rotary Christmas Puddings are fully cooked and only require reheating for about 3 minutes. They can also be traditionally steamed to reheat. See the Tips/Recipes page.
 
They are delicious at room temperature as a cake too.

Question 5

HAVE YOU CHANGED THE PACKAGING?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In 2017, our New Zealand manufacturers ceased producing Christmas puddings in tins. The puddings are now produced in a recyclable plastic bowl which is sealed with foil for excellent freshness. We then package the bowl in an exclusive presentation cardboard cylinder with a lid. It looks superb and makes a very attractive gift.

Question 6

WHAT IS THE SHELF LIFE?

Accepted Answer

They have a Best Before date on the pack which is required by law. In general Christmas puddings with dried fruit, sugar and brandy like ours keep well and the flavours mature the longer you leave them.

Question 7

HOW DO I STORE THEM? CAN I FREEZE THEM?

Accepted Answer

Rotary Christmas Puddings require cool and dry storage. However, for long-term storage you can store the entire container in your freezer.

Question 8

CAN I ORDER OVER THE PHONE?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Phone 029 373 9620.

Question 9

I'VE JUST PLACED MY ORDER. WHEN WILL IT ARRIVE?

Accepted Answer

All orders are dispatched within three business days from receipt of payment. If there is any delay we will notify you by email.

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