Gelatine-Free Sweets Explained

For years, gelatine has been one of the most common ingredients used in chewy sweets and gummies. But as more people look for plant-based alternatives, gelatine-free sweets are becoming more popular than ever.

So what actually is gelatine, why is it used in sweets, and what makes gelatine-free sweets different?

Let’s break it down.

What Is Gelatine?

Gelatine is an ingredient traditionally used to give sweets their chewy, gummy texture. It’s made from animal collagen, which usually comes from pork or beef sources.

You’ll often find it in:

• gummy bears
• jelly sweets
• marshmallows
• chewy candies

Because it’s animal-derived, gelatine is not suitable for:

• vegans
• vegetarians
• many halal diets
• many kosher diets

That’s why more brands are now moving towards plant-based alternatives.

What Are Gelatine-Free Sweets?

Gelatine-free sweets are made without animal-derived gelatine. Instead, they use plant-based ingredients to create the chewy texture people know and love.

Common alternatives include:

• pectin (from fruit) What We Use!
• starches
• tapioca
• agar agar

These ingredients allow sweets to stay soft, chewy and satisfying without using animal products.

At Sweet Lounge, every sweet we make is completely plant-based and gelatine-free.

Do Gelatine-Free Sweets Taste Different?

Honestly? Not really.

Years ago, vegan sweets sometimes had a reputation for strange textures or bland flavours. But modern plant-based confectionery has come a long way.

Today’s gelatine-free sweets can be:

• soft
• chewy
• fruity
• flavour-packed

In many cases, people can’t even tell the difference.

Why Are More People Choosing Gelatine-Free Sweets?

There are lots of reasons people make the switch.

Plant-Based Lifestyles

More people are choosing plant-based foods as part of everyday life, even if they’re not fully vegan.

Dietary Preferences

Gelatine-free sweets can be a better option for people avoiding certain animal-derived ingredients.

Modern Ingredients

Consumers are becoming more ingredient-conscious and are paying closer attention to what’s inside their snacks.

Sustainability

Many people are also looking for products that align with more modern and conscious lifestyles.

Are All Vegan Sweets Gelatine-Free?

Yes. If a sweet is genuinely vegan, it should not contain gelatine.

However, not all gelatine-free sweets are necessarily vegan, so it’s always worth checking ingredient lists carefully.

What Makes Sweet Lounge Different?

At Sweet Lounge, we wanted to create sweets that felt modern, exciting and full of flavour, without the usual nonsense.

That means:

• 100% plant-based recipes
• gelatine-free gummies
• bold fruity flavours
• colourful designs
• plastic-free paper packaging

We believe you shouldn’t have to compromise on taste, texture or fun.

Looking for Gelatine-Free Sweets?

If you’re new to plant-based sweets, our Discovery Bundle is a great place to start. It includes a mix of our bestselling gummies so you can try different flavours and find your favourites.

Whether you’re fully vegan or just curious about gelatine-free alternatives, there’s never been a better time to explore modern confectionery.

Life’s full of nonsense. Your sweets shouldn’t be.