Have Oreos Always Been Dairy Free? A History of Ingredients
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First introduced in 1912, the classic Oreo cookie was originally made with lard, a form of animal fat. The short answer to 'Have Oreos always been dairy free?' is no, but the recipe has changed, making most varieties dairy-free and vegan-friendly since the 1990s. This shift in ingredients was a significant change in the history of the iconic cookie.
