Is Sugar Vegan? You Might Not Like the Answer

JESSICA SAWYER

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Here’s what every vegan (or curious sweet tooth) should know.

Sugar seems plant-based—but there’s more to the story.

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Bone Char Filter

Many white sugars are filtered through bone char. It doesn’t stay in the sugar, but it’s still not vegan-friendly.

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Brown Isn’t Better

Brown and powdered sugars often start as bone-char-refined white sugar. They’re not automatically vegan either.

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ADVICE

Even cereals, ketchup, and plant milks may use non-vegan sugar. Look for “certified vegan” on labels.

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Curious what’s really hiding in your sugar?

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ENJOY

Click below for more vegan-friendly sugar tips and easy swaps for guilt-free sweet treats.