Original Candy Rolls Review
Classic US candy tablet rolls made from dextrose, citric acid and flavors. The maker states they are vegan; no third-party certification found.
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Is Original Candy Rolls Vegan?
Yes, this product is confirmed vegan and cruelty-free.
The brand has confirmed that this product is vegan. We have reviewed the ingredient list and found no animal-derived components.
Our Verdict
Pros & Cons
What We Love
- Short ingredient list with no animal-derived items
- Maker states all its candy is vegan
- Free of the nine major allergens, per the company
- Only 25 calories per roll
- Inexpensive and widely sold
Room for Improvement
- No third-party vegan certification found
- Calcium stearate and flavor sourcing rest on the maker's word
- Almost entirely sugar: 6 g in a 7 g roll
- Synthetic dyes; same name on non-vegan products abroad and Squashies
Our Full Review
Verdict: Smarties Original Candy Rolls are a vegan-friendly sweet on the maker's word, with a short ingredient list and a modest ingredient and value rating.
Ingredients and nutrition
The roll lists dextrose, citric acid, calcium stearate, natural and artificial flavor, and four synthetic color lakes. There is no gelatin, dairy, egg, carmine or honey. A 7 g roll has 25 calories, 6 g of sugars and no sodium, so it is almost entirely sugar. That is expected for a tablet candy, but it is not a nutritional product.
Vegan status
Smarties Candy Company says all of its candy is vegan and that its calcium stearate is plant derived. This is a brand statement. We found no third-party vegan certification, and the origin of the flavors is not disclosed. The company also notes that Squashies, which carry the Smarties name, contain gelatin and are not made by it, and a UPC starting 0 11206 marks its own packaging.
Who should buy it
Buy it if you accept manufacturer statements and want a cheap, allergen-light candy. Skip it if you only buy certified vegan products or avoid synthetic dyes and corn derivatives.
Full breakdown: https://spvegan.com/best/are-smarties-vegan
How We Tested
Assessed from the manufacturer's ingredient list, the nutrition label and published buyer reviews. Not taste-tested by SP Vegan. Ingredients checked November 2026.
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