Frequently Asked Questions
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Although we’re not certified organic yet, we use the highest quality ingredients possible.
All of our ingredients have strict non-GMO ingredient certification from suppliers.
Only naturally occurring ingredients make our products.
There are no artificial colors, preservatives or flavors.
None of our products contain any animal products or by-products.
Yes, all Le Coquin Foods products are suitable for vegetarians and vegans as they are free from animal and animal by-products.
Our products do not contain trans-fat and cholesterol.
Le Coquin foods products are free of artificial preservatives and artificial ingredients.
We don’t add any MSG to any of the Le Coquin Foods products.
We do not use any palm oil in the Le Coquin Foods products.
We do not add carrageenan to any of the Le Coquin Foods products.
Yes, Le Coquin foods is Kosher certified.
Le Coquin Foods products are suitable for lactose, gluten, soya and nut intolerant consumers.
Le Coquin Foods products must be refrigerated and not frozen, otherwise the texture will be negatively affected.
A frozen dish though with Le Coquin Foods dairy free cheeses, put into a preheated oven is alright.
No! all products must be consumed by the expiration date printed on the package.
No, Le Coquin Foods products do not contain any animal ingredients whatsoever, This also includes fats.
No, Le Coquin Foods products do not contain any gelatin or any other type of jelly of animal origin.
No, the aroma ingredients of Le Coquin Foods products consist of 100% non-animal origin ingredients.
No, Le Coquin Foods products do not contain any casein or whey.
No, Le Coquin Foods products do not contain any egg or egg product.
Le Coquin Foods products DO NOT contain ANY genetically modified ingredients.
The modified starch mentioned in the ingredient list has nothing to do with GMO ingredients. It is from a non-GMO starch source that has been minimally processed.
The term designated by law that has to be used in this instance is “modified”.
No, Le Coquin Foods products do not contain any honey or other bee products.
No, Le Coquin Foods products are free of any dairy products.
All Le Coquin Foods products contain non-GMO potato starch (either native or modified).
All LeCoquin Foods products are free from added preservatives.
No, Le Coquin foods products do not contain soya.
Do Le Coquin Foods products contain sunflower seed or sunflower derivatives?
The vegan flavouring and colour in LeCoquin foods products do contain sunflower oil.
No, the cold extracted coconut oil used in our recipes is supplied by reliable producers who are just like us committed against animal cruelty.
All LeCoquin foods products are free from wheat.
In all LeCoquin foods products, yeast extract or yeast derivatives are contained in the flavorings.
If any traces of yeast are contained, they are totally inactive.
LeCoquin foods creamy spreads stay fresh for 6 days after you open the packaging and stored it in the fridge at up to 6 degrees C.
Le Coquin foods parmesan alternative stays fresh for 8 days after you open the packaging and stored it in the fridge at up to 6 degrees C.
We are against the use of MSG (Mono Sodium Glutamate).
No addition of MSG to any of our products is made.
Our ingredients also do not contain added MSG.
Yes, all products must be stored in the refrigerator at 6 degrees C max.
All LeCoquin foods products are made with coconut oil and have a plant-based cholesterol content of less than 0.5mg/100g.
Close to nothing when you compare to the cholesterol content of dairy cheese (up to 300mg/100g).
The vegan flavouring in LeCoquin foods products is derived from the extraction or fermentation of plant based sources.
(Please note that some of our products may contain coconut and naturally occurring sulfites from garlic.)
If there is something in particular you are allergic to, please contact our team for more allergen information.
LeCoquin foods products are free from:
- Dairy
- Casein,
- Whey,
- Lactose,
- Eggs,
- Gluten,
- Soya,
- Milk,
- Nuts,
- Sesame,
- Palm oil,
- And cereals containing gluten.
The expiration date is printed on the package.
The vitamins found in LeCoquin foods are from natural product from plant sources.
Our products do not contain peanuts and tree nuts.
Yes you can, Our products are completely free of dairy (casein, whey and lactose). Our Cheese alternatives, creamy spread, frozen desserts and yoghurts are manufactured in a facility where we have an allergen program in place to prevent any cross contamination with dairy ingredients.
Yes you can. Our products are free from wheat, barley and oat. We only use ingredients with gluten-free statements from our suppliers, and we’re committed to a gluten-free environment in our manufacturing facilities. We test all of our products for gluten allergens prior to shipping
Our products are completely free of soy. We test all of our products for soy allergens prior to shipping.
For information about food sensitivities and allergies, feel free to contact info@le-coquin.com
Once opened, we recommend consuming our products within 5-7 days and keep them refrigerated after use.
Our Cheeses alternatives once grated can be frozen, but they shouldn’t be refrozen after they’ve been cooked. We don’t recommend freezing our Blocks, Slices, Creamy spreads as it can affect their texture.
Our dairy free yogurt alternative is made with the finest ingredients. We do not recommend freezing the product as it would have a negative impact on its texture. The product may appear to be curdling with a not smooth appearance if frozen. While it does not impact food safety, it may not give you the best experience!
Our products should be stored in the refrigerator at all times until ready to serve.
We recommend keeping the Shreds in a tightly sealed container or sealing the bag with an elastic or clip.
The frozen desserts must be kept frozen at all times until ready to serve.
We do not recommend consuming our products if they’ve been left out of the refrigerator. Refrigeration is crucial because our products do not contain any preservatives.
When choosing the packaging for our products we had to consider many elements.
We heard from our consumers that find products free of preservatives was very important to them.
Respecting this choice, we decided to focus on the product freshness and safety through packaging that prevents oxygen from entering into the package.
This allows us to maintain the freshness of the product without adding nasty preservatives.
The packaging is the lowest density of plastic possible for this type of food product.
Though our plastic packaging is not currently recyclable, we partnered with a supplier who is focusing on reducing their environmental impact in all areas of business, including maximizing energy efficiency and waste recycling.
We purchase our bags from within South Africa to reduce the carbon footprint from transport.
Having recyclable packaging is our ultimate and we keep on looking for the right packaging.
We do small packaging runs and are always looking at all available options to ensure we are making the best choices for the environment and our customers.
We pronounce LeCoquin as “Le ko-kann.” As you would say yes I can.
The name is the French translation for “Sneaky little kid
If you’ve already checked the store locator on our website, and still not able to find a location nearby, click here for a product request form. (Customer request form attached for link)
Simply print out and bring your LeCoquin food request to the manager of your favorite store.
We are always in a research and development mode.
At this time, we cannot confirm what exciting products are coming.
But you can become a fan on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram updates, information and promotions and even suggest and new product.
We are always doing our best to improve our products based on customer feedback.
Which may at some stage make us change an ingredient.
Any decisions about ingredient changes will be based on consumer requests.
