Is Trader Joe's Coffee Lover's Espresso Beans Vegan?

No. This product is not vegan as it lists 5 ingredients that derive from animals and 5 ingredients that could could derive from animals depending on the source.

Why it's not vegan

  • nonfat dry milk
  • milk
  • milk fat
  • whole milk powder soy lecithin
  • whole milk powder
  • natural flavor
  • sugar cocoa butter
  • unsweetened chocolate processed with alkali
  • chocolate liquor
  • +1 more

nonfat dry milk

Dietitian note

Milk is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Description

Bold, concentrated espresso flavor with roasty bitterness and subtle sweet notes; a glossy, hard-coated exterior gives an immediate crunch and a firm, brittle center. Commonly eaten as a quick caffeinated snack, used to top desserts or baked goods, and praised for intensity though some reviewers occasionally call it overly bitter.

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Ingredients

Milk Chocolate (sugar, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate Liquor, Whole Milk Powder, Soy Lecithin [emulsifier], Natural Vanilla Flavor), Dark Chocolate (unsweetened Chocolate Processed With Alkali, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Powder, Milk Fat, Soy Lecithin [emulsifier], Natural Vanilla Flavor, White Chocolate Coating: Sugar Cocoa Butter, Whole Milk Powder Soy Lecithin [emulsifier], Natural Vanilla Flavor), Sweet Wafer: Sugar Palm Kernel Oil, Nonfat Dry Milk, Milk, Cocoa Powder, Soy Lecithn [emulsifier], Natural Flavor, Salt, Paprika Extract [for Color]), Coffe. Beans, Dextrin, Confectioners Glaze, Natural Flavor. Contains Milk, Soy. May Contain Traces Of Wheat, Peanut, Almond, Cashew, Pecan.

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What is a Vegan diet?

A vegan diet excludes all animal-derived foods, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, and honey. It focuses on plant-based sources such as fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Many people choose veganism for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. When well-planned, it provides sufficient protein, fiber, and antioxidants, though supplementation or fortified foods may be needed for nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. Vegan diets are associated with lower risks of heart disease and improved digestion but require mindfulness to ensure balanced and complete nutrition.

About this product

Snack · Whole, Dried

Flavor
BitterSweetRich
Texture
CrunchyHard
Commonly used for
SnackingTopping