There are lots of vegan sweets available in the UK. Some of them are specifically vegan and others are accidentally vegan.
What Makes A Sweet Unsuitable For Vegans?
Sweets can contain a variety of ingredients that vegans do not eat. For example, many gummy sweets contain gelatine which is a protein made from animal skin, bone and connective tissue. Some sweets might contain beeswax or shellac (both derived from bugs) or milk. Another sneaky non vegan ingredient is carmine/cochineal which is a non vegan food colouring.
Which Sweets In The UK Are Vegan?
Some popular sweets that are vegan in the UK are –
- Skittles
- Jelly Tots
- Fruit Pastilles
- Love Hearts
- Refreshers
- Drumstick Lollies
- Fruitella
Fully Vegan Sweet Companies
If you want to support a fully vegan company or just be extra sure the sweets are suitable for vegans then check out Candy Kittens, The Free From Fellows or Freedom Confectionery.
Vegan Chocolate
If you are looking for vegan or free from chocolate here are some brands you might like –
- NOMO
- Mummy Meegz
- Catherine’s Originals
- Moo Free
Are Vegan Sweets Always Healthy?
Vegan doesn’t necessarily mean healthy. Vegan sweets can still be high in sugar, so the word vegan in this context simply tells you that the product doesn’t contain animal derived ingredients. It doesn’t mean that it’s a healthier choice and this is the case for anything vegan as vegan is a lifestyle not a diet.