Marshmallows are a great treat whether you are using it to compliment the perfect hot chocolate, marshmallow recipes or simply toasting it over the campfire. The problem with traditional marshmallow is that they often contain gelatine, which is an animal protein. The average store bought marshmallow usual contains either pork or beef gelatin, thus making it off limits for both vegetarians and vegans.
In this post we have compared the 8 best gelatine free marshmallows based on their nutrition. The vegetarian and vegan marshmallow ranked top of the list and V1 will be the marshmallow which is nutritionally the best overall. A full nutrition table of all plant base marshmallows covered in this post can be found below the top list, so you can compare and make your selection based on what you require in your diet.
V1. The Best Vegan Marshmallow is - THE NAKED MARSHMALLOW CO. Vegan Vanilla Marshmallows 120g
Reasons to buy
+ Gluten free Marshmallow
+ Lowest in Sugar
+ Low in Fat
+ Low in Saturated fat
+ Low in Sugar
Reasons to not buy
- Low in Protein
INGREDIENTS:
Glucose-fructose Syrup, Sugar, Water, Dextrose, Gelling Agent: Carrageenan, Maize Starch, Hydrolised Rice Protein, Stabiliser: Polyphosphate, Flavouring: Natural Vanilla Flavour with Other Natural Flavours, Colour: Titanium Dioxide
Most reviewed at, Amazon (2) where it currently has a rating of 5 out of 5. Price along with where you can buy this Vegan & Vegetarian Marshmallow by clicking the store below:
£3.95 | The Naked Marshmallows Co.
£4.25 | BoroughBox
V2. Not Guilty Marilyn Marshmallows 80g
Reasons to buy
+ Gluten free Marshmallow
+ Low in Fat
+ Low in Saturated fat
+ Low in Salt
Reasons to not buy
- High in Sugar
- Low in Protein
INGREDIENTS:
Sugar*, Glucose-fructose syrup*, Water, Dextrose*, Tapioca starch*, Corn starch*, Gelling agent: carrageenan, Foaming agent: hydrolyzed pea protein, Natural flavouring
*From supervised organic agriculture
Most reviewed at, TheVeganKind (3) where it currently has a rating of 4.3 out of 5. Price along with where you can buy this Vegan & Vegetarian Marshmallow by clicking the store below:
£1.99 | Planet Organic
£2.20 | TheVeganKind
£32.28 ¬ Pack of 10 | Amazon
V3. Freedom Mallows Vegantic Mallows 105g
Reasons to buy
+ Gluten free Marshmallow
+ Low in Fat
+ Low in Saturated fat
+ Low in Salt
Reasons to not buy
- High in Sugar
- Low in Protein
INGREDIENTS:
Sugar, Glucose-Fructose Syrup Water, Maize Starch, Dextrose, Gelling Agent: Carrageenan, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Natural Flavouring Vanilla, Colouring: Beetroot (E162)
Most reviewed at, Amazon (31) where it currently has a rating of 4.6 out of 5. Price along with where you can buy this Vegan & Vegetarian Marshmallow by clicking the store below:
£2 | Ocado
£2 | Sainsbury's
£2.49 | TheVeganKind
£2.49 | Amazon
V4. Dandies - All Natural Vanilla Marshmallows 200g
Reasons to buy
+ Gluten free Marshmallow
+ Low in Fat
+ Low in Saturated fat
+ Low in Salt
Reasons to not buy
- High in Sugar
- Low in Protein
INGREDIENTS:
Tapioca Syrup, Cane Sugar, Water, Tapioca Starch, Gelling Agent: Carrageenan, Soy Protein, Natural Vanilla Flavour
Most reviewed at, Amazon (1,136) where it currently has a rating of 4.7 out of 5. Price along with where you can buy this Vegan & Vegetarian Marshmallow by clicking the store below:
£3.56 | TheVeganKind
£5.49 | GreenBay
£5.50 | Amazon
V5. De Bron Vanilla and strawberry Marshmallow for Vegetarians 75g
Reasons to buy
+ Low in Fat
+ Low in Saturated fat
+ Low in Salt
Reasons to not buy
- Joint Highest in Sugar
- Low in Protein
INGREDIENTS:
Glucose-fructose syrup, Sugar, Dextrose, Gelling agent carrageenan, Corn starch, Hydrolised SOY protein, Natural vanilla flavour, Natural strawberry flavour, Colous (E162 E171)
Available at, Amazon where it currently has a rating of 4 out of 5. Price along with where you can buy this Vegan & Vegetarian Marshmallow by clicking the store below:
£4.19 | Amazon
V6. Freedom Confectionery Strawberry Marshmallows 75g
Reasons to buy
+ Gluten free Marshmallow
+ Low in Fat
+ Low in Saturated fat
+ Low in Salt
Reasons to not buy
- Joint Highest in sugar
- Low in Protein
INGREDIENTS:
Glucose-fructose syrup, water, dextrose, carrageenan, maize starch, hydrolized soy protein, flavouring; natural strawberry flavouring
Most reviewed at, Amazon (77) where it currently has a rating of 4.4 out of 5. Price along with where you can buy this Vegan & Vegetarian Marshmallow by clicking the store below:
£2.49 | Holland & Barrett
£2.49 | TheVeganKind
£2.49 | Ethical Superstore
£2.49 | Natural Collection
£2.99 | Amazon
V7. Dandies - All Natural Pumpkin Marshmallows 142g
Reasons to buy
+ Gluten free Marshmallow
+ Low in Fat
+ Low in Saturated fat
+ Low in Salt
Reasons to not buy
- High in Sugar
- Low in Protein
INGREDIENTS:
Tapioca Syrup, Cane Sugar, Filtered Water, Tapioca Starch, Carrageenan, Soy Protein, Natural Vanilla Flavour, Natural Pumpkin Flavor, Annatto.
Available at, TheVeganKind where it currently has a rating of 5 out of 5. Price along with where you can buy this Vegan & Vegetarian Marshmallow by clicking the store below:
£4.99 | TheVeganKind
V8. Dandies - All Natural Peppermint Marshmallows 142g
Reasons to buy
+ Gluten free Marshmallow
+ Low in Fat
+ Low in Saturated fat
+ Low in Salt
Reasons to not buy
- High in Sugar
- Low in Protein
INGREDIENTS:
Tapioca Syrup, Cane Sugar, Filtered Water, Tapioca Starch, Carrageenan, Soy Protein, Natural Peppermint Flavour, Beet Juice Concentrate.
Most reviewed at, TheVeganKind (11) where it currently has a rating of 5 out of 5. Price along with where you can buy this Vegan & Vegetarian Marshmallow by clicking the store below:
£4.99 | TheVeganKind
Top 8 Vegan Marshmallow Nutrition
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