Mike and Ike, Mega Mix Sour - 10 Flavours - 141g

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Although all sugar starts off as vegan, it’s processed using animal bone char. This, unfortunately, means that making white sugar involves animal bones. Not so vegan, right? If something has a mystery flavor so you don't know what you're eating, that's already reason enough to stay away. And that's what you should do—skip the chewy Airheads. Mike and Ike That being said, raw unrefined sugar is always vegan. This delicious sweetener actually tastes better than white sugar!

We have you covered whether you prefer the MIKE AND IKE® Original Fruits or Sour profiles – or try both to see which you like most, you might be surprised! Available in Strawberry and Screamin’ Sour Cherry, try the newest addition to our PRO range only while supplies last. Other than sugar and corn syrup, gelatin is, by far, one of the most common ingredients used in candy. For instance, it’s the main ingredient in marshmallows. It’s also used in other chewy types of candy, such as AirHeads and Lifesavers Gummies. I apologize if I’m the bearer of bad news. However, I can’t tell you that the little pill-shaped candies are vegan in good conscience, knowing that they contain animal-derived additives. However, I can give you a good explanation as to why they aren’t vegan. Mike and Ike usually come in fruity flavors though there were some exceptions when they offered variety like root beer. The chewy texture that you taste in candies is achieved through this protein. But Mike and Ikes does not contain anything like that. Does not contain gelatinBelow, I’ll answer all of the vegan-related questions that you’ve been wondering about Mike and Ikes. Then, I’ll break down all of the ingredients and explain why certain ones are problematic for vegans. The answer is yes and no. Technically it does not contain any direct animal-derived product. So some vegans like to call it vegan-friendly. But for some strict vegans, it’s not vegan. Because the ingredients used are not ethical for the animals. Why is Mike and Ikes is considered non-vegan to some people? Per serving: 160 calories, 3 g fat (3 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 0 mg sodium, 34 g carbs (0 g fiber, 22 g sugar), 0 g protein Unfortunately, this additive is NOT vegan, as it contains a shiny compound called shellac. Shellac is a substance that’s made from the ground exoskeletons of thousands of “lac” beetles, which are known for being shiny. 11) Carnauba Wax

Last but not least, each Mike and Ike candy is artificially colored to match its corresponding flavor. While artificial food coloring is often a source of debate amongst nutritionists, it is vegan-friendly. Are Mike and Ikes Cherry Vegan?Despite Mike and Ikes chewy texture and consistency, the candy doesn’t contain any gelatin whatsoever.