Little Jelly Men

Little Jelly Men

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Target diet: Vegan

Little Jelly Men · Vegan

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beeswax, and 1 more.

  • beeswax
  • gelatine

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Deciding ingredient

beeswax

On the label

sugarglucse syrupgelatineacid: citric acidflavouringaroniablackcurrantcarrot

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsbeeswax, gelatine
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
349 kcal
Fat
0.5 g
Saturated fat
0.1 g
low
Carbohydrates
82 g
Sugars
66 g
high
Protein
4.5 g
Salt
0 g
low

Per 100 g this product is low in saturated fat, 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.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

sugar, glucse syrup, gelatine, acid: citric acid, flavouring, fruit and plant concentrates: apple, aronia, blackcurrant, carrot, elderberry grape, hibiscus, kiwi, lemon, mango, orange, passion fruit safflower, spirulina, glazing agents: beeswax, carnauba wax caramelised sugar syrup, elderberry extract, best before enc (see print on back of pack), store away from heat and humidity,

Detailed analysis: why is Little Jelly Men not vegan?

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

  • beeswax
  • gelatine

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: sugar, glucse syrup, gelatine, acid: citric acid, flavouring, fruit and plant concentrates: apple, aronia, blackcurrant, carrot, elderberry grape, hibiscus, kiwi, lemon, mango, orange, passion fruit safflower, spirulina, glazing agents: beeswax, carnauba wax caramelised sugar syrup, elderberry extract, best before enc (see print on back of pack), store away from heat and humidity,. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Little Jelly Men contains 349 calories per 100g, with 4.5g of protein, 0.5g of fat, and 82g of carbohydrates (66g 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 Little Jelly Men Vegan?

No, Little Jelly Men is generally not Vegan because it contains beeswax, gelatine.

Does Little Jelly Men contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: sugar, glucse syrup, gelatine, acid: citric acid, flavouring, fruit and plant concentrates: apple, aronia, blackcurrant, carrot, elderberry grape, hib...

What are the nutritional facts of Little Jelly Men?

Little Jelly Men contains 349 calories per 100g, with 4.5g of protein, 82g of carbohydrates, and 0.5g of fat.

How much sugar is in Little Jelly Men?

Little Jelly Men lists 66 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).

Is Little Jelly Men ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Little Jelly Men is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Little Jelly Men on a Vegan diet?

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