John Myers
Nerds can be vegan, but it depends on the flavor. Red and pink Nerds are colored with carmine, which is made from crushed insects. Vegans don’t eat animal products, and insects are animals, so red and pink Nerds aren’t vegan. However, other flavors, such as grape Nerds, are vegan.
Which Nerds are vegan?
According to the information I’ve collected from Nerds’ official website, only three products are vegan: the Watermelon & Cherry-flavored Nerds, Big Chewy Nerds, and Sour Big Chewy Nerds. Unfortunately, most varieties contain carmine, while others contain gelatin.
What makes Nerds not vegan?
Although the grape flavor of Nerds are vegan, other flavors and the Rainbow pack have multi colors and artificial flavors in them, including carmine, which is not suitable for a vegan diet.
Do Nerds candy have gelatin?
Gummy worms (contains gelatin) Red candies (contains red dye, made from the dried bodies of female beetles) Nerds (contains pork gelatin) Altoids (contains pork gelatin).
Are lemonade Nerds vegan?
For strict vegans, no flavors of Nerds are vegan. But depending on where you fall on artificial colors and sugar, you might be okay with the cherry and melon box.
Are Strawberry Nerds vegan?
The Strawberry nerds are the ones that contain the Carmine, while the grape nerds only contain two coloring agents (blue and red 1/2), and thus the grape ones are vegan while the strawberry ones aren’t.
Are green Nerds vegan?
Unfortunately, Nerds generally are not vegan. This is because they’re sold with multi-colors/flavors, and almost always contain a red or pink flavor which has carmine in it, and carmine is not vegan.
Are grape Nerds vegan?
Red and pink Nerds are colored with carmine, which is made from crushed insects. Vegans don’t eat animal products, and insects are animals, so red and pink Nerds aren’t vegan. However, other flavors, such as grape Nerds, are vegan.
What kind of gelatin is in Nerds Rope?
Nerds (contains pork gelatin) Altoids (contains pork gelatin).
Are Nerds gummy clusters dairy free?
Yes, Nerds candy contain no dairy ingredients and are safe for a dairy-free diet.
Are Nerds halal?
Unfortunately, not every Nerds flavor is halal. Some contain carmine, which is an insect-derived food coloring.
