Here are our top vegan gummy snacks minus the intestinal distress…
After Belgian filmmaker Alina Kneepkens made the short film showing how gummies were made many vowed to never eat the sweet, tasty treat again, particularly those in the plant-based community. From the animal skin and bone derived gelatin to the intestinal distress inducing ingredients reportedly used in Haribo’s gummy bears many might be scared forever.
However, despite this grim news as a plant-based mom I have always been quite the detective diligently scouting out safe, healthy snack alternatives. Gummies were no exception. My children love gummies like there’s no tomorrow and for that reason we’ve just about tried every vegan gummy on the market. So if you love gummies as much as we do come find out about some safe gummy alternatives and decide which option is best for you.
Wholesome’s Organic DelishFish
First up is Wholesome’s Organic DelishFish. Though these are red rest assured that they contain no red dye 40. In fact, there is no artificial food flavorings or coloring nor any high fructose corn syrup. In addition, Wholesome’s Organic DelishFish is Non-GMO, kosher, made in the USA, gluten free, vegan and USDA organic.
What’s best about this brand of gummies is the clean ingredients. Take a look for yourself!
Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Tapioca Syrup, Organic Apple Juice (Water, Organic Apple Juice Concentrate), Native Starch Blend (Organic Tapioca Starch, Corn Starch), Organic Grape Sugars, Natural Raspberry Flavor, Citric Acid, Colored with Vegetable Extract (Black Carrot), Sodium Citrate, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Carnauba Wax
Though a bit different in texture Wholesome’s Organic DelishFish are a great alternative to Swedish Fish as children can enjoy a yummy snack minus the gelatin, red dye 40 and high fructose corn syrup. These are sure to be a household favorite so feel free to give them a try.
Annie’s Organic Bunny Fruit Snack
Next up is Annie’s Organic Bunny Fruit Snack. Annie’s is well known in the plant-based community for offering healthy snack alternatives so it’s not surprising that these gummy snacks are a big part of Annie’s success. Like Wholesome’s gummy snack Annie’s Organic Bunny Fruit Snack are USDA organic, vegan, gluten free, contain no artificial flavors, synthetic colors or high fructose corn syrup. Moreover, the ingredients list is just as impressive with the added bonus of the infusion of Vitamin C. Annie’s has definitely been a family favorite in our household and may likely be one in yours as well.
YumEarth’s Organic Fruit Snack
Next on the list is YumEarth’s Organic Fruit Snack. If you prefer more of a licorice texture than you’ll love this brand. YumEarth, like Annie’s has quite the reputation of delectable snack alternatives and their gummies hold to this standard. YumEarth’s Organic Fruit Snacks are vegan, USDA organic, Non-GMO, and contain no high fructose corn syrup. Now despite these declarations YumEarth’s ingredients list is not as clean as it’s predecessors Wholesome and Annie. There is no mention of what’s included in the “natural” flavors so we are left with questions. On the other hand YumEarth offers more flavors. Their fruit snacks come in 7 flavors including Banana Blast, Strawberry Smash, Perfectly Peach, Very Very Cherry, Playful Pineapple, Razzmatazz Berry and Mango Tango.
If you’re willing to take a chance on the questionable ingredients YumEarth’s Organic Fruit Snack will likely be a household favorite. It absolutely delivers in flavor, which sets it apart from the other brands.
Leuhder’s Gummies
Last on our list is Leuhder’s Gummies. This brand hails from Germany. Like Wholesome’s and Annie’s the ingredients are impeccably clean, its vegan, contains not gelatin, artificial colors or flavors. The only con for this one is that it is not USDA Organic as it is made in Germany.
Overall, each of these brands are sure wins. Give them a try and see which one becomes your household favorite!
Do you have any brands to add to our list of top vegan gummy snacks minus the intestinal distress?
