For all of you chocolate-loving vegans out there, the answer is yes! Chocolate can be vegan. Chocolate is made from cacao beans, which are grown on cacao trees. This means that chocolate is inherently a plant-based food.
Many brands of chocolate use whey power which can contain rennet - a commonly used coagulating enzyme extracted from a calf's stomach after slaughter. White and milk chocolate are much more likely to fall into this category.1 Aug 2016
Is Cadbury chocolate suitable for vegetarians?
Where appropriate, our products carry a vegetarian symbol. Absent from all animal based products including cochineal, shellac, bees wax, honey, dairy products, eggs, etc.
Can vegetarians eat Dairy Milk chocolate?
Vegans are people who follow a plant-based diet, meaning they can't consume ingredients that come from animals, such as eggs, butter, and milk. As milk chocolate clearly includes milk in its ingredients, you may believe that vegans are deprived of this sweet treat. However, luckily, you'd be wrong!19 Mar 2020
Which chocolate bars are vegetarian?
- Hershey's Signature Oat Made Classic Dark.
- CASSE-COU Maca Goji Dark Chocolate Bar.
- CASSE-COU Espresso Dark Chocolate and Almond Bar.
- VGAN Chocolate Vegan Dark Chocolate with Grapefruit & Chia.
- Purdys Chocolatier Vegan Dark Chocolate Bar.
What chocolate is suitable for vegetarian?
Vegans can enjoy chocolate with almonds, dried fruit, or mint, as these inclusions are often vegan-friendly. Caramel, peanut butter, truffle, or toffee filled chocolates, unless specifically noted as vegan, should be avoided as they typically contain dairy. However, not all dark chocolates are created equal.