FAQ
Looking for a sweet treat for a friend, or a little something to indulge in yourself?
If you are looking to buy meringues online, the Dolce Organico range has been created as a “low allergy” treat - meaning that unlike traditional meringues, just about anybody can enjoy them!
Our meringues are:
egg free - suitable for vegans;
gluten free - ideal for coeliacs;
dairy free - perfect for the lactose intolerant;
low in sugar - just 1 teaspoon raw sugar per 3 meringues;
created from organic ingredients, with no artificial colours.
While also available from select stockists and markets, to make life easier you can also buy our vegan meringues online - anywhere, anytime, right here on our website. The hardest part? Working out which flavour to choose!
Are these meringues really vegan?
Yes, they are made with no eggs, the ingredients are all plant based including the colourings - which is why some vibrant colours (e.g. bright red) cannot be replicated naturally without animal products.
We don’t just use a vegan substitute for the egg-white - white sugar is generally processed with an animal by-product to make it look white - which is why we use raw sugar instead.
Are your meringues 100% gluten-free and safe for coeliacs?
Yes! We are proud of our gluten free meringues, which Dianne first created as a snack for her clients who had real food intolerances. In addition to her background as a qualified nutritionist, Dianne ensures that the kitchens, utensils and packaging is 100% safe and free from gluten contamination.
How can these meringues be egg free?
We substitute the egg-white in our meringues for organic aquafaba, which is the watery substance found in rehydrated legumes. As they contain NO animal products (including eggs), they make wonderful vegan sweet gifts!
What happens to the legumes that you don’t use?
At this stage, as the legumes are a by-product of our gluten and dairy free meringues, we don’t actually use them in our vegan meringues. Instead, we donate all of our legumes to a local charity that feeds homeless and people in need in our community.
How do you help our planet?
We care about animals - hence our cruelty-free, vegan meringues - as well as the planet. Our top lid labels are printed using Soy Ink which is both renewable and biodegradable. We also made a conscious choice to only use glass when packaging our vegan meringues as it’s both reusable and recyclable.
In addition, we have a commitment to reducing our carbon footprint which is why we don’t offer express posting (find out why).
How does your Jar Drop work?
We love our planet and want to keep it beautiful. To help reduce wastage we’ve created a Jar Drop - you can drop your old Dolce Jars into any participating stockist for $1 (per jar) off your next purchase of our vegan meringues. If you’re Brisbane-based, pop into the Brisbane Vegan Markets and swap them there.
Are your vegan meringues high in sugar?
No, in fact the sugar content was a very high consideration in the development of this product. Since Dianne is a Nutritionist she was looking for a healthy alternative to the usual cake and biscuit that accompany a tea or coffee break. A serving of 3 of these meringues will equal only 1 teaspoon of (raw organic) sugar. Our meringues are around 10 calories each. Yum!
How do you colour your vegan meringues?
Most of our meringues colours are from superfoods, eg; pink pitaya, cacao, blue spirulina, beetroot, black goji berries to add some fun and interest (also helps tell them apart in the jars as you can’t smell through the glass). We also use natural colourings to brighten and enhance the fun! If you have any questions about which colours/superfoods go into which products please shoot us an email to hello@dolceorganico.com!
Are these meringues allergy free?
Yes, this was part of the development of this product, Dianne sees many clients with allergies in her clinic so that was the part of the inspiration to make these vegan treats. They contain no artificial preservatives or colourings. They are gluten-free, egg-free, diary-free, fat-free, plant-based, and delicious. This makes them perfect for kid’s birthdays, school treats or for you when relaxing with a tea or coffee, or as a vegan gift delivery to friends and family.
We do however advise that some flavours may not be suitable for those with a nut allergy.
Where can I get these from?
We have an online store for the jars (shipping Australia wide) or you can purchase our vegan meringuesdirectly from one of our stockists.
I live in a remote area of Australia, can I still get some?
Yes, as long as Australia Post delivers to your area, you will be able to snack on these luscious vegan treats!
Returns Policy
We do not accept returns for a change of mind, or unwanted product, but will always refund for an error that we have made, or a faulty product. Please contact us within 48 hours of order receipt at hello@dolceorganico.com.au if you need to talk about a return. Refunds will be processed within 7 days.