Jelly beans

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Target diet: Vegan

Jelly beans · Vegan

No, skip it.

beeswax.

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Deciding ingredient

beeswax

On the label

Sugarcorn syrupmodified food starchgrape juice concentratelemon pureecherry juice concentrateorange pureecitric acid

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsbeeswax
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
366.7 kcal
Fat
0 g
Carbohydrates
93.3 g
Sugars
70 g
high
Protein
0 g
Salt
0.2 g
low

Per 100 g this product is high in sugars, low in salt. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Ingredients (original text)

Sugar, corn syrup, modified food starch, contains 2% or less of the following: apple juice concentrate, grape juice concentrate, lemon puree, cherry juice concentrate, orange puree, citric acid, fumaric acid, sodium citrate, sodium lactate, natural and artificial flavors, color added, red 40 lake, blue 1 & 2, blue 1 & 2 lake, yellow 5 & 6 lake, yellow 5, turmeric (color), beeswax, carnauba wax, confectioner's glaze.

Detailed analysis: why is Jelly beans not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that Jelly beans is likely not suitable for a vegan diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • beeswax

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Sugar, corn syrup, modified food starch, contains 2% or less of the following: apple juice concentrate, grape juice concentrate, lemon puree, cherry juice concentrate, orange puree, citric acid, fumaric acid, sodium citrate, sodium lactate, natural and artificial flavors, color added, red 40 lake, blue 1 & 2, blue 1 & 2 lake, yellow 5 & 6 lake, yellow 5, turmeric (color), beeswax, carnauba wax, confectioner's glaze.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Jelly beans contains 366.7 calories per 100g, with 0g of protein, 0g of fat, and 93.3g of carbohydrates (70g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a vegan diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer vegan-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Jelly beans Vegan?

No, Jelly beans is generally not Vegan because it contains beeswax.

Does Jelly beans contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Sugar, corn syrup, modified food starch, contains 2% or less of the following: apple juice concentrate, grape juice concentrate, lemon puree, cherry j...

What are the nutritional facts of Jelly beans?

Jelly beans contains 366.7 calories per 100g, with 0g of protein, 93.3g of carbohydrates, and 0g of fat.

How much sugar is in Jelly beans?

Jelly beans lists 70 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as high in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (22.5 g or more per 100 g).

Can I eat Jelly beans on a Vegan diet?

No, Jelly beans is not recommended for a Vegan diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Vegan-certified alternatives.