Unless a package explicitly claims “plant-based” or “vegan,” it’s always advisable to check the ingredient label for any product that’s squishy, gummy, or jiggly in texture. Common brands that use gelatin include Jet-Puffed, Peeps, Altoids, Starburst, Jell-O, Lifesavers, Haribo, Trolli, frosted Pop-Tarts, Rice Krispy Treats, and frosted cereals like Frosted Mini-Wheats. While not quite so common, gelatin may also be used in some ice cream recipes (it acts as a stabilizer). Not to state the obvious, but Jell-O is essentially flavored and sweetened gelatin. There are vegan exceptions or just accidental vegan-friendly one-offs, but gelatin is most often found in gummies (including gummy vitamins), marshmallows, candy corn, Panna cottas, fruit snacks, and some pastry creams including Bavarian creams, puddings, custards, and mousses. Just like dino-shaped nuggets, gelatin’s unassuming, translucent appearance allows people to forget that this substance is pure animal parts-the parts most would never consider eating (mmm, tendons?). If you’re a fan of non-vegan baking shows, you’ve likely seen contestants submerge gelatin sheets in hot water or watched them frantically whip up gelatin powder over the stove. Both must be activated by dissolving in warm liquid then allowed to cool in order to set. Pure gelatin comes in both sheet and powdered form. Chewy gummies, squishy marshmallows, tacky fruit candies, and quick pastry creams all rely on gelatin for texture’s sake. Gelatin is most often used to thicken or solidify liquids or semi-liquids to attain a specific texture. This characteristic also applies to food. Essentially, it helps hold the body together. Typically taken from cows and pigs, collagen is a substance that makes up cartilage, skin, and bones. In its purest form, gelatin is a clear, flavorless protein made from animal collagen. Here is everything you need to know about gelatin and five plant-based alternatives to satisfy all your sweet cravings. There’s a long process between Peep and the animal used to make it, but the unfortunate truth is that many foods still rely on gelatin to attain their specific texture.
No, there’s no meat hiding in marshmallows, but there are less appetizing animal parts lurking in gelatin, a typical ingredient in marshmallows. The use of this ingredient means these foods and others are not only unsuitable for vegans, but prohibited for vegetarians as well. Why are Starbursts, marshmallows, and Jell-O not vegan? These seemingly innocent products contain gelatin.
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