Is Chocolate vegan?
Depends
Dark chocolate is often vegan; milk chocolate is not. Always check the label.
What it is
Confection from cacao, sugar and (often) milk.
Why depends
Pure dark chocolate (cocoa, sugar, lecithin) is vegan. Milk chocolate and most white chocolate contain dairy. Some dark chocolates also have 'milk fat' or are made in shared facilities.
Where you'll find it
- Bars
- Baked goods
- Hot cocoa mixes
Vegan alternatives
- Dark chocolate 70%+
- Vegan brands: Hu, Endangered Species, Theo, Lily's, Pascha, Tony's vegan line
FAQ
- Is 100% dark chocolate vegan?
- Almost always yes — pure cacao mass with no added ingredients.