FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, golden syrup is made in the process of refining sugar cane
No Lyle's products contain nuts
All Lyle's products are gluten free
Only Lyle's Dessert Syrup - Chocolate flavour contains skimmed milk powder and sweetened condensed milk. No other Lyle's products contain milk or milk derivatives.
No Lyle's products contain fish oil or gelatin.
Lyle’s Golden Syrup and Lyle’s Black Treacle are natural ingredients and contain no ‘E’ numbers. Only in Lyle’s Dessert Syrup – Strawberry flavour have we added E330 (citric acid) to achieve the correct consistency and to improve flavour. Citric acid is a naturally occurring organic acid found in many fruits especially oranges, lemons and limes. It helps in the breakdown of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.
Yes, all Lyle’s products are suitable for vegetarians. All Lyle’s products are suitable for vegans except Lyle's Dessert Syrup - Chocolate flavour, which contains skimmed milk powder and sweetened condensed milk.
Yes, all Lyle’s products hold Kosher Certification. The London Beth Din audits our premises and production procedures annually and issues certification on the basis of this audit.
Yes, all Lyle’s products hold Halal Certification.
Yes, all Lyle’s products are fat and cholesterol free except Lyle's Dessert Syrup - Chocolate flavour, which contains 6% fat.
Yes, all Lyle’s products are GM free.
No, all Lyle’s products are fine for pregnant and breast feeding women.
It is recommended all Lyle’s products be consumed within three months of opening. Over time pressure can build up in the tin in the space between the syrup and the lid, therefore it is not advisable to use these products if they are past their best before date.