Maynards Bassetts Jelly Babies, 400g

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Going vegan is a learning curve for everyone, and many people have no idea that a number of popular sweets like Jelly Babies may not plant-based or vegetarian.

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Well Jelly Babies are not vegetarian or vegan friendly. Why is boy George eating them?”, one person wrote. “Is Boy George vegan? If so why is he eating Jelly Babies?”, added another.But don’t lose hope! There are vegan-friendly alternatives available that can give you the same delicious experience without compromising on your values. Confectionery giants cut use of artificial additives". confectionerynews.com. 13 September 2007 . Retrieved 19 July 2008.

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There are plenty of similar vegan candy options available. Shoppers in the UK can get a sweet called “ Blue Babies,” which are vegan and look like Jelly Babies. These also come with a fizzy coating.Irvine, Chris (27 August 2009). "Fizzy cola bottle named Britain's favourite sweet of all time". The Telegraph. London . Retrieved 1 April 2012. By making your own vegan Jelly Babies, you can indulge in a guilt-free treat that aligns with your values while also impressing friends and family with your creativity. Some sweets may also contain other non-vegan ingredients like beeswax (derived from bees), lactose, or casein (both of which are from cow’s milk). To determine whether Jelly Babies are suitable for vegans, we first need to take a closer look at the ingredients found in this gummy treat. The most common ingredients found in traditional Jelly Babies include: Gelatine is responsible for giving jelly-based sweets their iconic chewy and gummy texture. However, due to its animal-derived nature, it poses a challenge for vegans who want to enjoy these sweets.