That Vegan Thing: Peppermint patties indulge candy love (2024)

FAQs

Is York candy vegan? ›

The ingredients in York Peppermint Patties include egg whites and milk. That means none for me. However, if I spend a little time in the kitchen, I can make the candy bar I love. I got this recipe from local nutritionist Sara Sullivan.

Some vegan chocolate candies are Casse-Cou Espresso Dark Chocolate & Almond Bar, Divine Treasures Chocolate Bar, Purdys Chocolatier Vegan Dark Chocolate Bar, etc.

York Peppermint Patties (made by the Hershey Company) are not vegan. They include dairy ingredients like milk and milk fat, as well as egg whites in the list of ingredients. That's why we just had to make and share our vegan version free from animal products with all of you!

Even though the coating probably isn't 70 percent dark chocolate, York Peppermint Patties are still a safe way to satisfy a sweet tooth without going whole hog. For 150 calories or less, you can enjoy one regular-size pattie or three of the miniatures.

Are any M&Ms Vegan? Unfortunately upon further inspection, no m&m's are vegan. Not even some of the flavoured ones like peanut m&m or the crispy m&m. While the obvious reason might be the inclusion of dairy products in the milk chocolate with the main ingredient being milk products - skim milk, there are other reasons.

Starbursts were launched in the USA in 1967, and have since become hugely popular in the country. Unfortunately for American plant-based eaters, however, they feature gelatin in their ingredients. This means that they aren't suitable for vegans or vegetarians.

Because they're covered in milk chocolate, the original Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are not vegan. However, a new dairy-free, oat-based version of the recipe, called Reese's Plant Based, was released in 2023 (more on that below!).

Many vegans refer to Oreos as “accidentally vegan,” meaning they don't contain animal products — but they weren't created to be a specifically vegan treat. Oreos do not contain milk, eggs, or any other animal-derived products, so they are technically vegan in that sense.

Basic red and white striped peppermint candy canes are vegan, as well as most other colors and flavors. However, gourmet candy canes that are dipped in or filled with chocolate, butterscotch, and/or other toppings/fillings are likely to contain dairy and/or other animal derivatives.

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Can you eat too many peppermint patties? ›

Eating them in excessive amounts is not good for your overall health. Peppermint candies can also have side effects for people who are highly sensitive to menthol or eat them excessively. Patients with gallstones, GERD, or pregnant women should avoid eating them.

What is the white stuff in York peppermint patties? That is a peppermint-flavored cream that is dipped in melted chocolate to create the perfect flavor combination.

YORK Peppermint Patties are not dairy free.

From the Package

SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, CHOCOLATE, COCOA, INVERT SUGAR, MILK FAT, EGG WHITES, COCOA BUTTER, LECITHIN (SOY) OIL OF PEPPERMINT, PGPR, NATURAL FLAVOR.

Contains: milk, eggs, soy.

Traditional- The main ingredient in traditional cotton candy is standard refined sugar. Refined sugar does contain bone char as filler, making traditional cotton candy not vegan. Often, artificial flavor and dyes will contain animal products as well.