Is Marshmallows vegan?
Usually not vegan
Usually no — classic marshmallows are set with gelatin.
Why
The bounce comes from whipped gelatin. Vegan brands whip aquafaba or use carrageenan and agar, and they toast and melt almost identically.
What to check on the label
- Gelatin in the ingredients
- Vegan marshmallow brands
- Egg white in some meringue-style sweets
Swap it for
Aquafaba marshmallowsAgar-set marshmallowsVegan-certified brands
Questions people ask
Do vegan marshmallows toast?
Yes — most brown and melt over a fire much like gelatin ones.
What about mini marshmallows in cocoa?
Same rule: check for gelatin, or buy a vegan pack.