Lovely Organic Hard Candies
Price: $$$
Lovely Organic Hard Candies are naturally flavored, colored with fruit and vegetable juices, and free of high fructose corn syrup.
In addition to artificial dyes that may be tested on animals, the white sugar used in some candies may make them unsuitable for a strict vegan diet. During processing, sugar cane juice is sometimes bleached using bone char (19Trusted Source, 20).
While the sugar doesn’t contain bone char, any use of animal products during processing is often avoided by individuals following a vegan lifestyle.
Lovely Organic Hard Candies are not only free of artificial dyes but also sweetened with organic cane sugar and organic brown rice syrup.
As bone char is not included on the National Organic Program’s National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances, USDA-certified organic cane sugar cannot be processed with bone char (21).
In addition to being vegan-friendly, these hard candies are gluten-free, soy-free, and certified USDA organic.
Each bag of Lovely Organic Original Hard Candies contains individually wrapped candies in flavors of Grape, Apple, and Cherry.
One serving of 3 hard candies (17 g) provides 60 calories, 0 g of fat, 16 g of carbs, 11 g of sugar (including 11 g of added sugars), and 0 g of protein (22).
The Ginger People Gin Gins Spicy Turmeric Ginger Chews
Price: $
If you’re longing for a sweet treat with a spicy kick, Gin Gins Spicy Turmeric Ginger Chews may be a good option.
These spicy ginger chews are made with just five ingredients, including locally grown ginger and turmeric. They’re also vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO verified, and free of artificial sweeteners, dyes, and flavorings.
In addition to satisfying your sweet tooth, ginger chews may help with nausea and ease an upset stomach (23Trusted Source, 24Trusted Source).
Plus, as each chew is individually wrapped, you can easily put a few in your pocket or purse to take on the go.
One two-piece serving (12 g) provides 45 calories, 0 g of fat, 10 g of carbs, 0 g of fiber, 6 g of sugar (including 6 g of added sugars), and 0 g of protein (25).
