Is M&S Exclusive Swiss Chocolate Collection Vegetarian?

This product may or may not be vegetarian as it lists 4 ingredients that could derive from meat or fish depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

Why it's a maybe for vegetarian

  • lactic acid
  • glycerol
  • dextrose
  • sorbitol syrup

lactic acid

Dietitian note

Lactic acid (e270) can come from either animal or plant sources. If derived from animals, it is the protein from ground-up horns, hooves, feathers, quills, and hair.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Dried Whole Milk, Coconut Oil, Hazelnuts, Almonds, Dried Skimmed Milk, Palm Oil, Sunflower Oil, Butter Oil (Milk), Dried Cream (Milk), Humectant: Sorbitol Syrup, Glycerol, Pistachio Nuts, Cocoa Nibs, Cocoa Powder, Invert Sugar Syrup, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin, Dextrose, Honey, Glucose Syrup, Unsalted Butter (Milk), Flavourings (contain Hazelnut and Milk), Rice Flour, Maize Semolina, Buckwheat Flour, Brown Rice Flour, Thickener: Gum Arabic, Sea Salt, Dried Egg White, Acid: Lactic Acid, Safflower Extract, Spirulina Concentrate, Salt, Milk Chocolate contains Cocoa Solids 33% minimum, Milk Solids 14% minimum, Dark Chocolate contains Cocoa Solids 44% minimum, White Chocolate contains Milk Solids 21% minimum

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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.

Where to buy

M&S Exclusive Swiss Chocolate Collection is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Candy · Candy Piece

Flavor
ChocolateySweet
Texture
Creamy
Commonly used for
Snacking