Vegan sweets is a large and growing search category, and the good news is the criteria are fairly clear-cut once you know what to check for.
The main thing to look for: gelatine
Gelatine — used to set most gummy and jelly sweets — is always animal-derived, whether from beef, pork or fish, which makes it an automatic exclusion for anything vegan. Sweets that use plant-based setting agents instead, such as starch, pectin or agar-agar, are the ones that can qualify.
Beyond gelatine
A genuinely vegan sweet also needs to avoid other animal-derived extras: beeswax or shellac sometimes used as a glaze on hard-shell sweets, and any dairy or egg content in chocolate or fondant-style centres. It's a longer checklist than vegetarian, which is why "vegan sweets" and "vegetarian sweets" cluster as related but distinct searches.
Shopping the range
Our vegan sweets collection is checked against all of the above, available by the bag, in tubs, and in bulk for events or offices wanting an inclusive option.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, most orders dispatched within 1-2 business days.
Frequently asked questions
What makes a sweet vegan?
No animal-derived ingredients at all, including gelatine, beeswax or dairy.
Is vegan the same as vegetarian for sweets?
No — vegetarian can still include dairy; vegan excludes all animal products.
Can I buy vegan sweets in bulk?
Yes — by the bag, tub, or in bulk.