Tag: cruelty-free confections

– Sour Patch Kids are gelatin-free and suitable for vegetarians.
– Sour Patch Kids are dairy-free.
– The ingredients in Sour Patch Kids include sugar, invert sugar, corn syrup, modified corn starch, tartaric acid, citric acid, natural and artificial flavor, and various food colorings.
– Sour Patch Kids are considered vegan-friendly as they do not contain gelatin or eggs.
– The use of bone char in sugar processing may affect the vegan status of Sour Patch Kids.
– Variations of Sour Patch Kids include Sour Patch Xploderz, Sour Patch Connectors, and Sour Patch Line Ups.
– Sour Patch Kids are gluten-free but not gluten-free certified.
– Red #40, a coloring dye used in Sour Patch Kids, is technically vegan but has been tested on animals.
– Sour Patch Kids in the UK are not vegan as they contain gelatine.
– Starch, malic acid, concentrated apple juice, anthocyanins, vegetable carbon, paprika extract, lutein, curcumin, and calcium citrates are vegan-friendly ingredients.
– The vegan status of palm oil is debated due to environmental concerns.
– The vegan status of flavorings in Sour Patch Kids is uncertain.
– There are vegan alternatives to Sour Patch Kids available.

Important note: The information provided does not clearly state whether Sour Patch Kids are vegan or not. The text presents different viewpoints and conflicting information.