Is Nestle Smarties vegan?

Nestle · Barcode 14033700 · Automated ingredient assessment

The short answer

No — not vegan

Contains skimmed milk powder, whey product. Contains skimmed milk powder and whey product, which are animal-derived.

Why it is not veganskimmed milk powder, whey product
21 ingredient entries checkedSource record: 2024-01-25

Based on the recorded recipe, not certification. Match it with your current package.

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Evidence, not a guess

What the ingredient list tells us

Original label (source language)

Zucker, Kakaobutter, Magermilchpulver, Kakaomasse, Buttereinfett, Weizenmehl, Molkenerzeugnis, Reisstärke, Emulgator Lecithine, Frucht - und Pflanzenkonzentrate (Färberdistel, Rettich, schwarze Karotte, Zitrone, Hibiskus), Spirulinakonzentrat, Überzugsmittel (Carnaubawachs, Bienenwachsweiß) natürliches Vanillearoma

Source ingredient text. Check it against your current package; recognition and source data can contain errors.

Animal-derived ingredients identified

skimmed milk powder

skimmed milk powder is classified as animal-derived by the local ingredient taxonomy.

whey product

whey product is classified as animal-derived by the local ingredient taxonomy.

Ingredients with an unresolved source

buttereinfett

We could not identify this ingredient reliably. Check the label spelling; this is a recognition gap, not evidence of animal origin.

plant concentrate

The source or production method of plant concentrate can vary, so it is not always vegan.

bienenwachsweiß

We could not identify this ingredient reliably. Check the label spelling; this is a recognition gap, not evidence of animal origin.

lecithin

Lecithin is usually plant-derived, but its source should be identified for a confident result.

Emulsifier

This ingredient name is in the source dictionary, but it is not yet covered by a verified assessment. This is not evidence of animal origin.

spirulina concentrate

The source or production method of spirulina concentrate can vary, so it is not always vegan.

Glazing agent

This ingredient name is in the source dictionary, but it is not yet covered by a verified assessment. This is not evidence of animal origin.

Limits in this record

  • milk appears in structured source data but not in the parsed direct ingredient list, so it was not treated as confirmed.
  • whey appears in structured source data but not in the parsed direct ingredient list, so it was not treated as confirmed.
Recognised ingredient entries (21)
zuckerkakaobuttermagermilchpulverkakaomassebuttereinfettweizenmehlmolkenerzeugnisreisstärkeemulgator lecithinefruchtund pflanzenkonzentratefärberdistelrettichschwarze karottezitronehibiskusspirulinakonzentratüberzugsmittelcarnaubawachsbienenwachsweißnatürliches vanillearoma

Allergens, trace warnings & additives

Declared allergens in the record

glutenmilk

Precautionary “may contain” information

No trace statement is recorded. Absence of data does not mean absence of cross-contact.

Trace warnings are kept separate from recipe ingredients. Do not use this page to decide whether food is safe for an allergy.

Additives listed

e322e903

Labels reported by the source

made in germanyneinpalm oil freenon veganvegetarian status unknown

These are source labels, not certifications independently verified by Veganory.

Nutrition & processing, separately explained

Source Nutri-Score
E
Source NOVA group
4 of 4
Veganory indicator
16/100
Indicator inputs
Nutrition + processing

Nutri-Score is the grade reported in the source, not a score calculated or certified by us. NOVA describes processing. The Veganory indicator is a separate estimate; it does not determine whether a product is vegan.

Source values per 100 g or 100 ml, as supplied by the record. Confirm the basis on the package; these are not per-serving values.
Energy478 kcal
Fat19.6 g
Saturated fat11.3 g
Carbohydrate69.5 g
Sugars64.1 g
Fibre1 g
Protein5.3 g
Salt0.14 g
Sodium0.056 g
How our indicator is calculated

When available, Nutri-Score A–E maps to 92, 74, 55, 34 or 16 points. With NOVA present, we combine 80% of those points with 20% of the processing indicator (100, 82, 52 or 16 for groups 1–4). Without NOVA we use the nutrition points alone. Without a usable Nutri-Score, we do not rate the product. This is a simplified comparison aid, not a validated health assessment.

Vegan alternatives to explore

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Questions about this product

Is this answer valid for every Nestle product?

No. This page covers Nestle Smarties, barcode 14033700. Other flavours, package versions or recipes sold in different countries may differ. Match the barcode and ingredient list on your package.

What still needs to be confirmed?

The source of buttereinfett, plant concentrate, bienenwachsweiß, lecithin, Emulsifier, spirulina concentrate, Glazing agent needs clarification. Check the current package for a vegan certification or ask the manufacturer about these exact ingredients. A confidence label is not a certification.

Is the nutrition rating the same as the vegan result?

No. Vegan status concerns ingredient origin. Nutri-Score describes a nutrition profile, NOVA describes processing, and the Veganory score is our own combination of available indicators. A vegan result does not mean a food is nutritionally balanced.

What if my label is different?

Use the current package as your reference. Open a personal check or add a clear ingredient photo below. Community evidence is reviewed before shared information changes; this page is not proof of a manufacturer review.

Sources & how this page is made

Product data: Open Food Facts record for 14033700 · Open Database License (ODbL).

Source record updated . This is not the date a person checked your package.

Veganory automatically analyses the available ingredient text, source labels and ingredient rules. We have not taste-tested this product, certified it or independently confirmed its current recipe with the manufacturer.

Read our checking method and limitations. Recipes can change. Compare the current label, especially for strict dietary requirements.

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