The Ultimate List of Surprisingly Vegan Candies

Did you know that some candies contain gross ingredients like crushed bugs (aka “carmine”) and bones (aka “gelatin“)?! Yes, there are sweets out there that are actually made with cartilage, cow skin, and food coloring made from ground-up bugs. SICK!

Luckily, there are lots of candies that are “accidentally vegan”—and we’ve got a list of the best ones:

Airheads

Someone give us a hug, we're feeling Blue….est Raspberry today.

A post shared by Airheads Candy (@airheadscandy) on Jul 13, 2016 at 6:19am PDT

Atomic Fireballs

?ATOMIC FIREBALL? #fatfree #glutenfree #atomicfireball #funtimes #kapow #thebestcandystore #thecandybartoronto

A post shared by The Candy Bar (@thecandybartoronto) on May 12, 2016 at 12:00pm PDT

Big League Chew

Who wants #BigLeagueChew for dessert? Pick your flavor! #NationalDessertDay

A post shared by Big League Chew (@bigleaguechewgum) on Oct 14, 2016 at 12:47pm PDT

Bottle Caps

Brings me back to being a kid again #bottlecaps #bottlecapscandy #candy #sugar #wonka #sugarhigh #kid #beingakid

A post shared by glamcandy2 (@glamcandy2) on Aug 22, 2014 at 12:08pm PDT

Brach’s Lemon Drops

#fmsphotoaday 19, #food ~ Lemon drops. My favorite! #yum #candy #nom #yellow #lemondrops #hungry #fms_food

A post shared by ✨?? (@fabbulousday) on Oct 19, 2016 at 1:26pm PDT

Brach’s Root Beer Barrels

I got u, Pee-wee. I got u. #rootbeerbarrels #peeweesbigholiday

A post shared by Mrs. Salamander (@_lady.salamander_) on Mar 31, 2016 at 10:12am PDT

Charms Blow Pops

I declare it national #blowpop month. (Stock up and provide liberally or conservatively to your "enlightened" friends and family). #election2016 #winco

A post shared by Heather Quintans (@heatherquintans) on Oct 21, 2016 at 10:28am PDT

Chick-O-Stick

Ever wonder what a Butterfinger without the chocolate tastes like? It's basically a Chick-O-Stick ??

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Cocomel’s

Harvest a pumpkin, turn it into a pie, then drizzle with melted Cocomels for an October moment of bliss. #recipe #pumpkin #october #baking #vegan #joy #caramel ? by @organicmonkeys

A post shared by Cocomels (@jjscocomels) on Oct 6, 2016 at 8:47am PDT

Cry Baby

If you're a 90s kid, and you had these, then your childhood was awesome #CryBabyCandy #TrueSourFlavor #classiccandy

A post shared by Bismark Jiron (B.J.) (@rockcityxtm) on Aug 8, 2015 at 8:44pm PDT

DOTS

Our favorite movie snack! #Dots #TootsieRollInd #Chewy #Candy #Fruity #GumDrops #Movies #MovieNight

A post shared by Tootsie Roll Industries (@tootsieroll) on Sep 8, 2016 at 11:27am PDT

Dum Dums

This Halloween, hand out a treat you can feel good about sharing. #AllergenFree #Vegan #Madeinusa #HalloweenCandy #TrickorTreat

A post shared by Dum Dums (@dum_dums) on Oct 25, 2016 at 8:34am PDT

 Fun Dip

Throwback to the childhood. Except in my day, we had grape! #wonka #fundip #wonkafundip #90s #specialtreat #lollies #candy #sweets

A post shared by LIZZ ? (@ms_lizz89) on Oct 18, 2016 at 4:41pm PDT

Hubba Bubba

Follow for daily uploads!

A post shared by Hubba Bubba (@officialhubbabubba) on May 30, 2015 at 4:10am PDT

Jolly Rancher Hard Candy and Lollipops

Sour Apple is #bae #jollyrancher #cherry #sourapple #grape #flavor #foodie #candy #sweet #instagood #instacandy #sweettooth

A post shared by COURTNEY! (@ctheambassador) on Oct 24, 2016 at 1:04pm PDT

Jujubes

Why get one flat burger for 67 cents, when you can get TWENTY-THREE JU JUBES! ??? Share them with 22 of your friends – that sounds like a lot of free smiles to us! ? . . #JuJubes #bulk #candy #whatwouldyouchoose #sharingiscaring #farmboy #fresh

A post shared by Farm Boy (@officialfarmboy) on Aug 16, 2017 at 6:31am PDT

Jujyfruits

We are all about putting smiles in people's face ? Like @on.the.spork who found her favourite lolly! ???? Which sweet makes you smile? Comment below ??

A post shared by Sweets Online (@sweets_indro) on Jul 7, 2016 at 9:42pm PDT

Mamba

You see what's going on. 24pk. Loved this candy growing up! ! #MambaCandy #WhiteToes

A post shared by Destiny C. (@allofdestiny) on Jun 25, 2016 at 7:19am PDT

Mary Jane

It's a little known fact that Mary Janes were first made by a man (Charles Miller) who started his candy business in a house where Paul Revere resided for 30 years (including in 1775, when he made a name for himself on that famous ride) — and that today, the candy is made by NECCO in…Revere, MA. #7milesweets #maryjanecandy #comeandgetem #todayshistorylesson

A post shared by Seven Mile Sweets (@7milesweets) on Jul 20, 2016 at 12:03pm PDT

Mary Jane Peanut Butter Kisses

#mylove came home and surprise me with my favorite #halloweencandy #maryjanepeanutbutterkisses #maryjanecandy "the only candies I will eat contain peanut butter….I haven't had this candies since I was 5 years old"…#nom

A post shared by amie (@miss_chef_amie) on Sep 29, 2015 at 5:09pm PDT

Nerds 

? spooky nerds are one of our five halloween ranges that are flying off the shelves! ? these little boxes of wonka nerds are the perfect sweet hit ? open til 6pm at @the_yards ? #randalls #theyards #kettering #wonka #nerds #spookynerds #halloween #halloweencandy #halloween2016 #americancandy #orange ??

A post shared by RANDALLS ?? (@randalls.kettering) on Oct 8, 2016 at 2:35am PDT

Now & Later

Life is about choices. Tax credits lower the cost of your monthly premium. Decide to use some or all of it now toward your bill each month, or save it for later when you file your taxes and need credit. Aren't choices great? #nowandlater #APTC

A post shared by Maryland Health Connection (@marylandconnect) on Oct 19, 2016 at 6:47am PDT

Pixy Stix

Customer favorite: pixy stix!! #pixystix #wholesalecandystoredotcom

A post shared by WholesaleCandyStore (@wholesalecandystore) on Sep 8, 2016 at 7:33am PDT

Red Vines

Who needs flowers as a center piece when #RedVines are just as pretty (and taste better) ? (?: @gorgs) ❤️ #RedVinesLife

A post shared by Red Vines® (@redvinescandy) on Jun 15, 2018 at 1:47pm PDT

Skittles

Défi du moment : tente de ne pas défoncer ton écran en plongeant ta main ici ! #Skittles #Wildberry #CrazySours #colors #couleurs #rainbow #arcenciel #?

A post shared by Skittles France (@skittles_france) on Nov 4, 2015 at 7:03am PST

Smarties

TFW your cup is filled to the brim with Smarties ?

A post shared by Smarties Candy Company (@smarties) on Jun 5, 2018 at 11:00am PDT

Sour Patch Kids

Took my son trunk or treating and he got several bags of these. I immediately thought of you @diyhuntress. Hopefully one day soon we will be able to link up because we sure do miss you over @woodshop101podcast.

A post shared by Jeremy Crawford – CSW (@countrysideworkshop) on Oct 27, 2016 at 2:53am PDT

Super Bubble

Not sure if I have enough bubble gum… #superbubble #superbubblegum #bubblegum #tubofbubblegum #300pieces #thatsabigbubble #gamingsupplies #bubbles

A post shared by JK Holmes (@darthkatnip) on Sep 28, 2016 at 3:13pm PDT

Surf Sweets Gummies

Hope everyone enjoys sweetly and safely! ? #Halloween #trickortreat #candy #dyefree #glutenfree #nutfree #foodallergies

A post shared by Surf Sweets (@surfsweets) on Oct 31, 2014 at 6:55am PDT

SweeTARTS

I don't remember these from last year and even though they no longer make the orange ones, I'm still gonna eat them. The orange ones would have been perfect for Halloween. Either way I am ready to dig into this bag. #Halloween2016 #SweetTarts #CandyCrew #Skulls #Bones #Dorkette

A post shared by Michael Lynn P ????‍♀️?‍♀️ (@diaryofadorkette) on Sep 9, 2016 at 8:20pm PDT

Twizzlers

Test ➡️ Sweetest

A post shared by Twizzlers (@twizzlers) on Dec 4, 2017 at 3:22pm PST

Zotz

Want something that will make your friends mouths "zing with tasty fizz"… try our #ZOTZ this #halloween for your party! ???? #GRAPE #ORANGE #CHERRY #WATERMELON

A post shared by The Official Candy Shop? (@candyenvyusa) on Oct 19, 2016 at 12:09pm PDT

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