Are Welch’s Fruit Snack’s Vegan? (2022) – Hassle Free Vegan

Welch’s Fruit Snacks are the sweet and gummy popular fruit snacks. They come in a variety of flavors to satisfy a sweet tooth. Many gummy snacks contain ingredients that are made from animal products and are not vegan. But are Welch’s Fruit Snacks vegan? Read on to find out more.

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All ingredients and nutritional information can be found on the Welch’s Fruit Snacks website.

Non-Vegan Ingredients

There are two main non-vegan ingredients in gummy snacks and candies: gelatin and confectioner’s glaze. But what are these ingredients and what makes them off limits to vegan?

Gelatin

Unfortunately, gelatin is a common ingredient in gummy products. According to Peta.org, “Gelatin is a protein obtained by boiling skin, tendons, ligaments, and/or bones with water. It is usually obtained from cows or pigs. Gelatin is used in shampoos, face masks, and other cosmetics; as a thickener for fruit gelatins and puddings (such as Jell-O); in candies, marshmallows, cakes, ice cream, and yogurts; on photographic film; and in vitamins as a coating and as capsules, and it is sometimes used to assist in “clearing” wines. Gelatin is not vegan.”

Confectioner’s Glaze

According to tasteforlife.com, “Confectioner’s glaze, also known as pharmaceutical glaze, is used by numerous candy companies to add a shiny, smooth finish on their products. It’s made using shellac, but shellac is made of bug secretions” from the lac bug. It’s a lot more appetizing for a company to list confectioner’s glaze instead of lac bug secretions. At least they did list “lac resin” next to “confectioner’s glaze” in the ingredients list. Want to learn more about confectioner’s glaze? Click HERE to read more about it.

Welch’s Fruit Snacks

The original fruity snacks come in many flavors. Let’s check out the ingredient list for the Mixed Fruit flavor.

• Mixed Fruit Ingredients: Fruit puree (grape, peach, orange, strawberry and raspberry), corn syrup, sugar, modified corn starch, gelatin, concord grape juice from concentrate, citric acid, lactic acid, natural and artificial flavors, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), alpha tocopherol acetate (vitamin E), vitamin A palmitate, sodium citrate, coconut oil, carnauba wax, annatto (color), turmeric (color), red 40, and blue 1.

Unfortunately, the gummy snacks contain gelatin and are not vegan. All of their flavors (which are listed below) also contain gelatin.

• Summer Fruits
• Berries ‘n Cherries
• Island Fruits
• Superfruit Mix
• Strawberry
• Apple Orchard Medley
• Citrus Medley
• Fruit Punch
• Concord Grape
• Reduced Sugar Mixed Fruit
• Reduced Sugar Berries ‘n Cherries

Welch’s Fruit ‘n Yogurt Snacks

Another variety is their Fruit ‘n Yogurt snacks. While they do not contain any gelatin, these snacks contain dairy and confectioner’s glaze. They are not vegan.

• Strawberry Ingredients: Fruit Center: fruit puree (grape, pear and strawberry), sugar, corn syrup, modified corn starch and/or rice flour, pectin, citric acid, sodium citrate, natural flavor, annatto (color), turmeric (color), fruit and vegetable juice (color), Yogurt Coating: sugar, palm kernel oil, whey powder, nonfat milk powder, yogurt powder (cultured whey and nonfat milk), titanium dioxide, soy lecithin, vanilla, palm oil, coconut oil, carnauba wax, confectioner’s glaze (lac-resin), tri-calcium phosphate, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), vitamin A palmitate, vitamin D3.
• Blueberry-Acai: Contains dairy and confectioner’s glaze
• Mango-Peach: Contains dairy and confectioner’s glaze

Welch’s Juicefuls Juicy Fruit Snacks

These fruit snacks have a juicy center. They are also gluten-free and do not contain any artificial colors. Unfortunately, they do contain gelatin and are not vegan.

• Mixed Fruit Ingredients: Fruit puree (grape, peach, orange, strawberry and raspberry), corn syrup, sugar, modified corn starch, gelatin, citric acid, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), alpha tocopherol acetate (vitamin E), vitamin A palmitate, sodium citrate, natural flavors, palm oil, coconut oil, carnauba wax, annatto (color), turmeric (color), and fruit and vegetable juice (color).
• Berry Blast: Contains gelatin
• Island Splash: Contains gelatin

Welch’s Fruit Rolls

These are similar to Fruit Roll-Ups or Fruit by the Foot. The first ingredient is fruit puree and the good news is that they don’t contain any gelatin or confectioner’s glaze. They can fit in with a vegan diet.

• Berry Ingredients: Fruit puree (pear, peach, strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry and cherry), maltodextrin, sugar, corn syrup, palm oil, mono and diglycerides, modified corn starch, carrageenan, pectin, sodium citrate, citric acid, malic acid, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), alpha tocopherol acetate (vitamin E), vitamin A palmitate, natural flavor, and fruit and vegetable juice (color).
• White Grape Strawberry Ingredients: Fruit puree (white grape and strawberry), maltodextrin, sugar, corn syrup, palm oil, mono and diglycerides, modified corn starch, carrageenan, pectin, sodium citrate, citric acid, malic acid, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), alpha tocopherol acetate (vitamin E), vitamin A palmitate, natural flavor, turmeric (color), annatto(color), and fruit and vegetable juice (color).
• Tropical Punch Ingredients: Fruit puree (grape, apple, orange, cherry and pineapple), maltodextrin, sugar, corn syrup, palm oil, mono and diglycerides, modified corn starch, carrageenan, pectin, sodium citrate, citric acid, malic acid, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), alpha tocopherol acetate (vitamin E), vitamin A palmitate,  natural flavor, turmeric (color),  annatto (color), and fruit and vegetable juice (color).

Welch’s Vegan Options

If you want to have a chewy Welch’s fruity snack that does not contain any animal ingredients, your options are:

• Berry Fruit Rolls
• White Grape Strawberry Fruit Rolls
• Tropical Punch Fruit Rolls

Vegan Fruit Snacks

Unfortunately, most varieties of Welch’s Fruit Snacks are not vegan. But the good news is that there are healthier alternatives that are also vegan. Some of my favorites are:

• Annie’s Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks – These do not contain any gelatin, artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. Plus, they are made from organic ingredients!
• Stretch Island Fruit Leathers – These aren’t little gummy snacks. But they are fruity, chewy and delicious. They are made from fruit puree and are a great alternative.
• Yum Earth Fruit Snacks– These organic fruit snacks are free of artificial dyes and allergens which make them a great choice for school.

FAQ

Is sugar vegan?

Some vegans worry about white sugar because of the use of bone char. According to Peta.org, “Bone char—often referred to as natural carbon—is widely used by the sugar industry as a decolorizing filter, which allows the sugar cane to achieve its desirable white color.” So cane sugar doesn’t technically contain any animal products. But, the desire for sugar to have a pure white color makes some companies use animals bones in the production of it. It’s up to you whether or not you consume regular sugar.

Where does the gelatin come from in Welch’s Fruit Snacks?

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According to their website, they use both pork and beef gelatin.

Are Welch’s Fruit Snacks Healthy?

While fruit is often their first ingredient, they are filled with sugar and corn syrup and are basically candy. I would not consider them to be healthy.

Are Welch’s Fruit Snacks gluten-free?

Yes, the regular fruit snacks are gluten-free.

Are Mott’s Fruit Snacks vegan?

Surprisingly, Mott’s Fruit Snacks are vegan but make sure to always check the ingredients list. They do not contain gelatin or confectioner’s glaze.

Summary

Only the Welch’s Fruit Rolls are vegan. Their regular and juicy fruit snacks contain gelatin which is made from animal bones and other ingredients. The good news is that there are a lot of vegan alternatives out there that will give you the same fruity taste in a gummy snack without the animal products.

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