3/17/2023 0 Comments Tangerine altoids![]() ![]() There are a few mints besides Altoids that are 100% vegan, which we’re going to briefly cover below. PETA has urged Mars to stop animal testing, but they did not. However, it’s also important to point out that Mars continues to fund animal tests, despite the existence of more reliable human tests and the fact none of the tests are required by law. You might not agree with his view, but he puts some interesting things into perspective. Gary Yourofsky, a popular vegan advocate, thinks we should consume vegan products from multinational companies, as that should generate the most impact. The opinions are mixed, and it’s difficult to settle for one. There is an opposing argument that suggests that if we purchase vegan products from these multinational companies, we are fueling the demand for more vegan-friendly products, and we’re pressing Mars Incorporated to recognize the ethical shift. Altoids is Owned by Mars IncorporatedĪltoids is owned by Mars Incorporated, the company known for creating Mars bars, Milky Way bars, M&M’s, Snickers, and Twix – all brands that use dairy.įor many vegans, buying Altoids means you’re helping Mars gain a profit so that they can invest in products that contain animal ingredients. I try to stick to a fully whole-foods plant-based diet, so it’s rare for me to drink Gatorade (or eat foods with artificial colors). In most cases, they die, all for the sake of scientific advancement.Īrtificial colors are not made from animal ingredients (except for carmine), so many vegans (including me) still consume products with added colors. However, even if that is the case, mice, rats, and dogs are used and discarded. Scientists follow procedures designed to prove the safety of certain substances. ![]() Artificial ColorsĪs you’re aware, artificial colors have a long history of animal testing. Otherwise, all you can do is choose chocolate that is labeled vegan, as there is no other way to know for sure. The only true way to tell in most cases is to get in touch with the manufacturer directly. This practice certainly makes it unsuitable for vegans, and unappealing for many people.įewer sugar producers are using this technique now, but unfortunately, it is very difficult to know whether the sugar is vegan or not. You may or may not be aware of how refined sugar is whitened, but often, it is not vegan because charred animal bones are used to bleach the sugar. The bottom line is that gelatin is never vegan, so products that contain it are a no-go. It also plays the same role in so many other products like fruit gelatins, puddings, marshmallows, ice cream, and even shampoos and face masks. Gelatin acts as a thickening agent, so it helps shape the mints. Gelatin is a protein obtained by boiling the skin, tendons, ligaments, and/or bones of animals, which are either pigs or cows. Most Altoids have gelatin, except for Sugar-Free Smalls and Sugar-Free Artic mints, which are arguably the only two varieties that are vegan-friendly. Most flavors, including peppermint, cinnamon, spearmint, and wintergreen, contain similar ingredients such as sugar, gum arabic, flavoring, gelatin, and food coloring which varies based on the flavor. ![]() The classic Altoids, as I’ve mentioned earlier, are not vegan, nor even vegetarian. While Altoids is a brand that was created by a London-based company, the product was mostly exported to the United States, where it’s still consumed to this day. What are Altoids?Īltoids are a brand of mints sold in distinctive metal tins.Īltoids mints are available in four flavors: peppermint, wintergreen, spearmint, and cinnamon, though you can find a wide range of varieties from sugar-free mints to dark chocolate-dipped mints and even other forms of Altoids such as hard sweets and chewing gum. However, some varieties like the Sugar-Free and Artic Altoids do not contain gelatin or other animal ingredients. Unfortunately, the classic Altoids are not suitable for vegans because they’re made from gelatin, which is essentially a protein derived from animal cartilage, bones, and skin. Altoids were created in the 1780s in London, but they’re still around today, in fact, they’re quite popular on Amazon, which is arguably the biggest retailer in the world. ![]()
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