One of Oxford University's most prestigious colleges has apologised for offering Haribo Goldbears sweets at a dinner to celebrate the Hindu festival of Diwali – even though they contain beef. Writing on Oxfess, the university's Facebook 'confessions' page, one said: 'Pls just someone give more than five seconds thought to 'minority' students next time.' Diwali – a festival of lights celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs from mid-October to mid-November – is traditionally marked by the giving of sweets. While most of Haribo's UK products contain gelatine derived from pork, Halal products, such as its cola bottles, cherries and Goldbears, have a beef substitute. 'Unfortunately, the wrong sweets were provided at the first dinner as the ingredient list had not been properly scrutinised.

Source: Daily Mail November 28, 2020 22:04 UTC