Pop Rocks fail the vegan check because of lactose. That is the main problem, not the popping effect.

If a candy lists confectioner's glaze, strict vegans should skip it.

Do not judge every SweeTarts product by the original tablets. The chewy versions are where animal-derived ingredients show up.

Dots are one of the easier gummy-style candies for vegans because the standard formula does not rely on gelatin.

Treat Laffy Taffy as a label-check candy. A flavor that looks fine in one format can change in another format.

Airheads bars are the safer vegan pick. Check Bites, Gummies, Gum, and limited flavors before buying.

Many basic lollipops are vegan, but fillings, dairy, gelatin, carmine, and confectioner's glaze can change the answer fast.

Red Vines are generally vegan-friendly, but strict vegans may still want to check the label for sugar and color changes.

Are Skittles vegan? Yes. Regular Skittles no longer contain gelatin. Here's a full ingredient breakdown, plus which Skittles varieties to avoid.

Starbursts are one of those candies that seem like they should be vegan. They are fruity, chewy, and colorful. But the original US Starbursts contain gelatin, which is derived from animal bones and skin. That makes them not vegan. The good news is that not all Starburst products are off limits. Starburst Minis are gelatin-free, and the UK version of Starbursts has no gelatin at all. There are also plenty of similar vegan candy alternatives. Here is the full breakdown of what is in Starbursts, which versions are safe, and what to grab instead. Are Starbursts Vegan? You remember unwrapping Starbursts- those juicy, fruity little squares as a child, trying out different flavor combos and fighting with your friends about...