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Dairy Free Sweets

Dairy free doesn’t have to mean boring. A huge chunk of the classic British sweet shop range has always been dairy free by nature — flying saucers, cola cubes, spearmint chews, liquorice torpedoes and plenty more. Browse the full range below, all from £1 a bag with free delivery on orders over £20.

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Why So Many Classic Sweets Are Dairy Free

The traditional sweet shop was mostly dairy free already

Most of the sweets that defined the British pick n mix counter were never made with dairy in the first place. Boiled sweets, gummies, liquorice, sherbet-based sweets and foam sweets are all made without milk or milk derivatives as standard. The dairy-free label is a modern addition, but for many of these products it’s always been true.

That means the dairy free range here isn’t a compromise selection. Flying saucers are exactly what they’ve always been: that distinctive wafer shell with sherbet inside, melting on the tongue. Cola cubes are the classic hard boiled sweet with that sharp cola hit. Spearmint chews are chewy, minty and satisfying. Liquorice torpedoes are a proper liquorice sweet for people who take their liquorice seriously. All dairy free, all genuinely good.

Dairy free and vegan: what’s the difference?

Dairy free means no milk or milk-derived ingredients. Vegan means no animal products at all, which includes gelatine as well as dairy. Many sweets are dairy free but not vegan, typically because they contain gelatine. If you need both dairy free and vegan, check the individual product pages or browse the vegan sweets category which is filtered for products that meet both requirements.

What to Look For in the Dairy Free Range

Boiled sweets

Boiled sweets are almost universally dairy free. Cola cubes, pear drops, rhubarb and custard, aniseed balls, sherbet lemons — the whole category is worth browsing. They’re made from sugar, glucose syrup, flavourings and colours. No dairy needed, and they keep well too, which makes them a good choice for bulk buying.

Liquorice and foam sweets

Liquorice sweets are typically dairy free, though some varieties contain beeswax as a glazing agent which matters if you’re also vegan. Liquorice torpedoes are one of the most popular picks in this range. Foam sweets vary by brand and product, so check the label on individual items if dairy free is a hard requirement.

Sherbet and flying saucer-style sweets

Flying saucers sit in a category of their own. The wafer shell is made from potato starch and the sherbet filling is essentially powdered sugar and acid. No dairy, nothing complicated. They’re one of those sweets that seems like it should be more complex than it is.

Buying Dairy Free Sweets in Bulk

From £1, with free delivery over £20

Everything in the dairy free range starts at £1. It’s worth trying a few different options before committing to larger quantities if you’re buying for someone else or unsure what you’ll like. Once you’ve got your favourites, the bulk options make good financial sense, particularly for households, events or anyone keeping a sweet jar stocked.

Good for mixed groups

Dairy free sweets work well in any setting where you’re catering for a mixed group. A bowl of cola cubes or flying saucers on a table covers most bases without any fuss. If you’re also catering for people avoiding gluten, the gluten free sweets range has significant overlap with the dairy free selection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a sweet dairy free?

A dairy free sweet contains no milk, cream, butter, lactose or other milk-derived ingredients. Many classic British sweets are dairy free by nature, including most boiled sweets, liquorice, sherbet sweets and gummies.

Are dairy free sweets also vegan?

Not always. Dairy free means no milk products, but many sweets contain gelatine which is animal-derived and not vegan. If you need both dairy free and vegan, check individual product pages or shop the vegan sweets category on this site.

Are flying saucers dairy free?

Yes. Flying saucers are made from potato starch wafer and sherbet filling. There are no dairy ingredients.

Are cola cubes dairy free?

Yes. Cola cubes are a boiled sweet made from sugar, glucose syrup, flavouring and colour. No dairy ingredients.

Are liquorice torpedoes dairy free?

Yes. Liquorice torpedoes are dairy free. Check the individual product page for the full ingredients list if you have additional allergen requirements.

How much do dairy free sweets cost?

All products start at £1 a bag. Free UK delivery applies to orders over £20.

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