M&M's Crunchy Caramel

M&M's Crunchy Caramel

Mars · all Mars products checked

Target diet: Vegan

M&M's Crunchy Caramel · Vegan

No, skip it.

milk, and 6 more.

  • milk
  • lactose
  • cream
  • butter
  • skimmed milk
  • milk powder

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Deciding ingredient

milk

On the label

sugarcocoa massfull cream milk powderlactosecocoa butterglucose syrupbutterfrom milk

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsmilk, lactose, cream
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan
Cross-contact tracesmilk, milk solids

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
478 kcal
Fat
18 g
Carbohydrates
74 g
Sugars
69 g
high
Protein
4 g

Per 100 g this product is high in sugars. 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, cocoa mass, full cream milk powder, lactose, cocoa butter, glucose syrup, butter (from milk), starch, shea kernel oil, sweetened condensed skimmed milk, palm oil, palm fat, shea fat, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, E471), stabiliser (gum arabic), colours (E100, E133, E160a, E160e, E162, E171 E172), salt, dextrin, flavourings, raising agent (E500). peanuts, glazing agent (carnauba wax), palm kernel oil, natural vanilla extract. (May contain: hazelnut). Milk chocolate contains milk solids 14% minimum.

Detailed analysis: why is M&M's Crunchy Caramel not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that M&M's Crunchy Caramel is likely not suitable for a vegan diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • milk
  • lactose
  • cream
  • butter
  • skimmed milk
  • milk powder
  • Milk (allergen data)

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: sugar, cocoa mass, full cream milk powder, lactose, cocoa butter, glucose syrup, butter (from milk), starch, shea kernel oil, sweetened condensed skimmed milk, palm oil, palm fat, shea fat, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, E471), stabiliser (gum arabic), colours (E100, E133, E160a, E160e, E162, E171 E172), salt, dextrin, flavourings, raising agent (E500). peanuts, glazing agent (carnauba wax), palm kernel oil, natural vanilla extract. (May contain: hazelnut). Milk chocolate contains milk solids 14% minimum.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

M&M's Crunchy Caramel contains 478 calories per 100g, with 4g of protein, 18g of fat, and 74g of carbohydrates (69g 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 M&M's Crunchy Caramel Vegan?

No, M&M's Crunchy Caramel is generally not Vegan because it contains milk, lactose, cream and others.

Does M&M's Crunchy Caramel contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: sugar, cocoa mass, full cream milk powder, lactose, cocoa butter, glucose syrup, butter (from milk), starch, shea kernel oil, sweetened condensed skim...

What are the nutritional facts of M&M's Crunchy Caramel?

M&M's Crunchy Caramel contains 478 calories per 100g, with 4g of protein, 74g of carbohydrates, and 18g of fat.

How much sugar is in M&M's Crunchy Caramel?

M&M's Crunchy Caramel lists 69 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 M&M's Crunchy Caramel on a Vegan diet?

No, M&M's Crunchy Caramel is not recommended for a Vegan diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Vegan-certified alternatives.