Is Smarties® Frozen Dessert Mini Cones Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 1 ingredient that derives from meat or fish and 2 ingredients that could could derive from meat or fish depending on the source.

Why it's not vegetarian

  • shellac
  • propylene glycol monostearate
  • diglycerides

shellac

Dietitian note

Shellac is a term used to describe the excretion of certain insects.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Modified Milk, Sugar, Wheat Flour, Milk, Glucose, Coconut Oil, Cocoa Butter, Modified Palm Oil, Cocoa, Water, Unsweetemed Chocolate, Soy And Palm Oil Shortening, Rice Starch, Salt, Palm Oil, Plant Concentrates (Safflower, Radish, Lemon, Black Carrot And Hibiscus Concentrates), Soy And Sunflower Lecithins, Mono-and Diglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Carob Bean Gum, Propylene Glycol Monostearate, Shellac, Spirulina Concentrate, Carrageenan, Carnauba Wax, Citric Acid, Beeswax, Colour, Flavour

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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

Smarties® Frozen Dessert Mini Cones is available at 2 retailers

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About this product

Frozen Dessert · Frozen

Flavor
ChocolateySweet
Texture
CreamyCrunchy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go