Haribo Zingfest, 150g

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If nothing is done to curb the demand for palm oil, we could end up eradicating the rainforests in those two countries, and we’ll also bring to extinction unique species such as the Sumatran and Bornean orangutans, the Sumatran tigers, the Bornean Pygmy elephants, the Sumatran rhinoceros, and the Malayan sun bears.

The carminic acid extracted from the cochineal insect is boiled, filtered, and mixed with basic aluminum salts to produce the colorant, which must also be pasteurized or treated to eradicate salmonella microorganisms.

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Gelatin is a protein obtained by boiling animal bones, skins, ligaments, and tendons, and whilst there are alternatives such as pectin, agar-agar, and carrageen, gelatin is still the most widely used. Beeswax Unfortunately, we know that the conventional honey industry isn’t ethical, and therefore some harsh methods are used to ramp up honey production. In any case, because beeswax is produced by bees, it can’t be deemed as a vegan ingredient. Carmine Whilst I already have an article covering gelatin-free vegan gummies, here are the ones I would say are an interesting alternative to Haribo sweets: Candy Kittens

The carmine dye/pigment is produced from the acid that the female cochineal naturally secretes to deter predators, and up to 20% of this insect’s body weight is made up of carminic acid. Gelatin is one of the main ingredients used in chewy candies, and most Haribo sweets have it, as well as a wide array of different products such as shampoos and face masks. Carmine is a red pigment obtained from cochineal, which is a type of scale insect closely related to the aphids, mealybugs, and whiteflies.Moderately active - Do light to moderate intensity exercise 3-4 times a week. E.g. going to the gym / swimming / cycling / horse riding / dance classes / playing golf. Daily dog walking (brisk pace, twice a day). Heavy - Active for much of the day, walking non-stop and carrying objects. Typical jobs: hospital/ward nurse, waitressing in a busy restaurant, cleaner, porter, labourer/construction worker, gardener, farm worker. Leisure Activity Level Haribo was also the company that created the first gummy candy in the form of little gummy bears called Gummibärchen (gummy bears in German), however, the company now has an array of gummy sweets, and while most of them are made with animal ingredients, there are a few vegetarian and vegan-friendly options. Why Are Most Haribo Sweets Not Vegan?

Contrary to what most people think, there’s a chance most sugar sold in the United States may be unsuitable for vegans. In some countries (namely the United States), bone char is commonly used to filter and bleach sugar, giving it its predominantly white, pristine color. Haribo, however, is a member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), which claims to be the arbiter on sustainable palm oil production and vouches for members (or corporations) within their circle. If you’re allergic to dairy or gluten, this is bad news because you won’t be able to consume their products as it could be dangerous for your health. Which Haribo Sweets Are Vegan & Vegetarian?Unfortunately, because carmine is derived from an insect that is killed, vegans choose to avoid carmine. Palm Fat (vegan but controversial) The company is today run by Hans Riegel’s grandson, Hans Guido Riegel, with family management that is considered rather authoritarian and old-fashioned, but that seems to work very well, after all, there are more than 6,000 employees and a production of more than 80 million units per day. Some vegans are particularly cautious about the potential for cross-contamination, so they will avoid any products that “may contain” animal ingredients. Moderate - On your feet for much of the day, either standing or occasional slow paced walking. Typical jobs: shop assistant, teacher, chef/cook, bar worker, engineer.

However, conventional palm oil farming is responsible for the destruction of rainforests and natural habitats. As a result, animal species end up losing their homes and die as they’re unable to adapt. According to the table above, the only vegan Haribo sweets are Sour S’ghetti, Rainbow Spaghetti, Rainbow Strips Zing, Sour Rainbow Twists, and Soft Jelly Bears. Therefore, it’s hard to determine whether sustainable palm oil is really sustainable, not to mention that RSPO members account for around 40% of global palm oil production. Sugar (vegan but controversial) This being said, I’d say some countries are more suspicious than others. For instance, some sources point out that bone char is not used in some European countries, as well as Australia and New Zealand. So, depending on where the product is manufactured, you could more easily conclude. Methods like removing the wings of queen bees to prevent worker bees from leaving the colony are one of the few methods employed by some industrial bee farmers. While this seems more pertinent to honey, the fact that beeswax is crucial to the process doesn’t change the gravity of the problem.

Indonesia and Malaysia account for 85% of the world’s palm oil production. It’s also in those two countries where a population of orangutangs is being pushed to extinction.