HARIBO has hatched a chirpy range of treats, including a tasty new edition, which is sure to put a spring in everyone’s step this Easter! To find out which vegetarian Haribo are also suitable for vegans, the general rule is that if the sweets are shiny, they are glazed with beeswax. If they are covered in sugar, then they are vegan. Whilst most vegans accept that cross-contamination happens and that manufacturers avoid it where possible, strict vegans and people with severe food allergies may look to avoid any food that has been made in the same environment as ingredients like milk. Vegetarian Haribo is labelled as vegetarian, but no Haribo sweets are labelled as vegan. This is because there is a risk of cross-contamination within the factories. Haribo may contain traces of animal ingredients, including milk. Suggested read: Is food that ‘may contain milk’ vegan? Which Haribo sweets are vegan and vegetarian?

The following table shows which Haribo sweets are vegan and vegetarian in the UK. Please note that ingredients may vary by country. Haribo sweets