Marshmallow, find out if this candy is approved for vegans

In today's world, being vegan doesn't mean living on boring salads. An infinity of options are available for those who want to enjoy themselves without consuming animal products and their derivatives. However, it is still extremely important that these people know exactly where the food comes from, such as the Marshmallow, which has a compound of animal origin. Did you know that?

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Animal-derived compound in marshmallow

The hidden ingredient that takes marshmallows out of the vegan category can also be found in ice cream, cottage cheese, and even wine. We're talking about gelatin, a key ingredient in marshmallows. In fact, that's just one of the three ingredients in this treat, the other two being sugar and corn syrup.

However, although gelatin is the basic ingredient in marshmallows, it contains a compound animal, so it is not ideal for vegans, as their goal is to remove all compounds animals. Gelatin is a thickening agent made from animal bones, cartilage and skin.

Alternative for vegans and vegetarians

Fortunately, the vegan community is leading the way, and there are a variety of excellent marshmallow substitutes. So, for those who don't want to give up eating their sweetie, there is an alternative.

In fact, many brands make their marshmallows vegan. However, you can also choose to make your own marshmallows using agar-agar. This seaweed derivative has gelatin-like characteristics and is often used in vegan gelatin.

List of vegan marshmallow brands

Below, you can see a list of options for vegan marshmallow brands that are American and have very interesting proposals. If you are interested, find out more about each one of them:

• Trader Joe's Vegan Marshmallows;
• Dandies Vegan Marshmallows;
• Anandas;
• Plant Kitchen Vanilla Marshmallows;
• The Naked Marshmallow Company;
• Mallow Puffs;
• Freedom Mallows;
• Goodland Farms;
• Yummallo.