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Candy Kittens: What "No Nasties" Actually Means on a Sweet Label

Candy Kittens: What "No Nasties" Actually Means...

"No nasties" is a slogan, not a regulated food term. Here's what it actually corresponds to in the ingredients, and where the claim holds up.

Candy Kittens: What "No Nasties" Actually Means...

"No nasties" is a slogan, not a regulated food term. Here's what it actually corresponds to in the ingredients, and where the claim holds up.

Are Millions Halal? What "Halal-Friendly" Actually Means

Are Millions Halal? What "Halal-Friendly" Actua...

'Halal-friendly' shows up on some Millions packaging, but it's a marketing phrase, not a certification. Here's the distinction and why it matters.

Are Millions Halal? What "Halal-Friendly" Actua...

'Halal-friendly' shows up on some Millions packaging, but it's a marketing phrase, not a certification. Here's the distinction and why it matters.

Haribo Twin Snakes and the Vegetarian Label Problem

Haribo Twin Snakes and the Vegetarian Label Pro...

A sweet marketed as vegetarian and an ingredients panel that lists gelatine aren't a contradiction you should have to resolve yourself. Here's how to check.

Haribo Twin Snakes and the Vegetarian Label Pro...

A sweet marketed as vegetarian and an ingredients panel that lists gelatine aren't a contradiction you should have to resolve yourself. Here's how to check.

Vegetarian Sweets: The Full Shopping Guide

Vegetarian Sweets: The Full Shopping Guide

Vegetarian isn't just 'vegan without the extra rules' — it's genuinely its own category, with its own products that vegans specifically can't eat. Here's where to actually shop it.

Vegetarian Sweets: The Full Shopping Guide

Vegetarian isn't just 'vegan without the extra rules' — it's genuinely its own category, with its own products that vegans specifically can't eat. Here's where to actually shop it.

What Does "Natural" Actually Mean on a Sweet Label?

What Does "Natural" Actually Mean on a Sweet La...

'Natural' isn't a regulated claim on a UK sweet label the way 'organic' is. Here's what it actually tends to mean in practice, using Vidal's Naturall range as a real...

What Does "Natural" Actually Mean on a Sweet La...

'Natural' isn't a regulated claim on a UK sweet label the way 'organic' is. Here's what it actually tends to mean in practice, using Vidal's Naturall range as a real...

Common Sweet Allergens: A Quick Reference Guide

Common Sweet Allergens: A Quick Reference Guide

Milk, wheat, soya and mustard all turn up in sweets more often than you'd guess — usually as a small-print 'may contain traces' line rather than an obvious ingredient.

Common Sweet Allergens: A Quick Reference Guide

Milk, wheat, soya and mustard all turn up in sweets more often than you'd guess — usually as a small-print 'may contain traces' line rather than an obvious ingredient.