Is Royal Jelly vegan?

Not vegan

Royal jelly is a bee secretion fed to queen bees. Not vegan.

What it is

A milky substance secreted by worker bees to feed the queen.

Why not vegan

Animal-derived and harvesting it is harmful to bee colonies.

Where you'll find it

  • Beauty serums and creams
  • Health supplements
  • Some energy drinks
  • Lozenges

Vegan alternatives

  • Plant-based serums with hyaluronic acid
  • Vegan supplements

FAQ

Are there health benefits?
Claimed benefits are largely unsupported by strong evidence. Plant-based alternatives offer comparable skincare results.

Scan any product in seconds

VeggieOS flags royal jelly and 100s of other hidden animal ingredients automatically.

Try VeggieOS free

Related ingredients