Is Life Savers Sour Fruit Pastilles Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 1 ingredient that derives from meat or fish and 3 ingredients that could could derive from meat or fish depending on the source.

Why it's not vegetarian

  • 120
  • food additive
  • 422
  • humectant

120

Dietitian note

Carmine (cochineal or e120) is made from crushed insects. It is typically found in red apple sauce, red lollipops and food colorings.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Description

Small, round sour fruit candies deliver tangy, concentrated fruit flavors with a firm, chewy texture and a powdery sour coating; consumers report bold initial tartness that mellows into sweeter fruit notes. Commonly eaten as on-the-go snacks, shared with friends, or enjoyed during movies; reviews mention lasting chew and convenient packaging.

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Ingredients

Sugar, Glucose Syrup (Wheat), Wheat Starch, Food Acids (330, 297, 334), Humectant (422), Flavours, Natural Colours (120, 153, 160c, 141, 100), Food Additive (336). Contains Wheat and Gluten. May contain Milk and Soy.

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What is a Vegetarian diet?

A vegetarian diet eliminates meat, poultry, and fish but typically includes dairy, eggs, and plant-based foods. People adopt it for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. This diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds as key nutrient sources. Vegetarians often get protein from eggs, tofu, beans, and lentils. It can offer health benefits such as reduced risk of heart disease and improved weight management, though attention should be given to nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. With proper planning, a vegetarian diet can be both nutritionally complete and sustainable.

About this product

Candy · Candy Piece

Flavor
AcidicFruitySweet
Texture
Chewy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go