The UK confectionery aisle is a minefield for vegans. Gelatine is the main culprit — it's in most jelly sweets, some chocolates, and more. Here's the definitive guide.
Skittles — Removed E120 in 2015. Fully vegan.
Starburst — Vegan in the UK (not US).
Millions — Gelatine-free.
Fry's Turkish Delight — No gelatine, no dairy.
Fox's Glacier Mints & Fruits — Both vegan.
Fruit Pastilles — Rowntree's removed gelatine in 2015.
Swizzels — Drumstick lollies, Love Hearts, Refreshers, Parma Violets all vegan.
Haribo Goldbears / Tangfastics / Starmix — All contain gelatine.
Wine Gums (Maynards) — Contain gelatine.
Marshmallows — Almost all contain gelatine. Freedom Mallows is the vegan alternative.
Percy Pigs (M&S) — Originals contain pork gelatine. M&S makes vegan ones (labelled "Plant-based").
Jelly Babies — Contain gelatine.
Gelatine (E441) — The most common. From animal bones. Carmine (E120) — Red dye from insects. Beeswax (E901) — Glaze on coated sweets. Shellac (E904) — Insect secretion glaze. See our E-numbers guide for the full list.
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