A sweet is vegan if it contains no animal-derived ingredients. In practice that mainly means no gelatine, no beeswax and no carmine. Gelatine is the big one. It turns up in gummy sweets, foam sweets and a lot of chewy penny sweets, and it is made from animal bones and connective tissue.
Vegan versions use pectin or starch instead. The texture is nearly identical.
Every product on this page meets that standard. No gelatine, no beeswax, no animal-derived colours.
Some of the most popular sweets in the UK are vegan without even trying. The full Millions range qualifies across every flavour. Most Swizzels products are suitable too, including Refreshers, Love Hearts, Fizzers and Parma Violets. Candy Crave’s fizzy range is gelatine-free throughout, so their sour cherries, watermelon slices and cola bottles all work. Retro favourites like pear drops, cola cubes, rhubarb and custard sweets and sherbet lemons are traditionally made without animal products and qualify by default.
Formats matter as much as flavour when you’re buying vegan sweets in any quantity. Individual bags suit a quick treat or a single stocking filler. Bulk boxes work better for offices, classrooms or anyone restocking a jar at home. Full cases bring the price per sweet down further and suit shops, market stalls or anyone buying regularly. For something bigger, the 1kg Vegan Fizzy Pick n Mix Selection packs a proper mix of fizzy and non-fizzy gummy sweets into one bag, which is a popular option for parties and sweet tables where you want volume without sorting through several smaller packs.
Buying for an event changes what you’re looking for. A wedding favour table usually wants smaller, individually bagged sweets that guests can take home. A children’s party leans towards bright colours and bigger bags that go further across a room full of kids. A sweet cart or market stall benefits from full cases, since the cost per unit drops the more you buy. Whatever the occasion, checking the format options on each product page means you’re not stuck buying ten small bags when one bulk box would have done the job.
Haribo is the common stumbling block. Most of the standard range contains gelatine and is not vegan. The halal-certified Haribo products use starch instead, so those specific varieties are fine. Check the individual product page if you are unsure.
Everything here is available individually or in bulk. Orders over £20 get free UK delivery, and most orders are picked and dispatched the same day.
For a full breakdown of what makes a sweet vegan and which brands to look for, read our guide to vegan-friendly sweets.
Vegan Sweets: Frequently Asked Questions
Are all sweets on this page vegan?
Yes. Everything listed here is free from animal-derived ingredients including gelatine, beeswax and carmine. Check the individual product page for the full ingredients list if you have specific allergen concerns.
What’s the difference between vegan and vegetarian sweets?
Vegetarian sweets avoid meat-derived ingredients but may still contain beeswax or dairy. Vegan sweets go a step further and exclude all animal products. All vegan sweets are vegetarian, but the reverse isn’t always true.
Which popular brands are vegan?
Swizzels makes a lot of vegan-friendly sweets, including Millions, Love Hearts, Refreshers and Parma Violets. Candy Crave’s fizzy range is gelatine-free throughout. Most Barratt chew bars qualify, and many retro hard sweets like pear drops and cola cubes are vegan by default.
Are Haribo sweets vegan?
Most standard Haribo sweets contain gelatine and are not vegan. The halal-certified range uses starch instead, which makes those varieties suitable. Check the label on the specific product to be sure.
Can I buy vegan sweets in bulk?
Yes. Many products are available in full cases and larger bags, which suit events, sweet tables or reselling. Orders over £20 qualify for free UK delivery.
Do vegan sweets taste different?
Not really. Pectin and carnauba wax produce very similar textures to their animal-derived equivalents. Most people can’t tell the difference.
Do vegan sweets come in bulk or party-friendly sizes?
Yes. Alongside individual bags, several vegan products are available as bulk boxes or full cases, and the 1kg Vegan Fizzy Pick n Mix Selection is a popular choice for parties and sweet tables that need volume.