Mike and Ike, Mega Mix Sour - 10 Flavours - 141g

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Don’t get excited just yet, though, because the candy still isn’t vegan. Keep on reading to learn more… Do Mike and Ikes contain Dairy?

The main reason why food companies used white sugar instead of raw sugar is that it’s more concentrated and doesn’t have the malty flavor that raw sugar has. This, in turn, doesn’t interfere with any other flavors in the candy. If you’re a wine drinker, then you probably remember the slightly sour taste of red wine. This comes from malic acid. It’s a natural plant-based acid that’s found in sour-tasting fruits and vegetables, including grapes. There’s something about eating pastel-colored gummy candy out of a retro yellow box that makes me feel like a kid again. If ZOURS were a restaurant, it would be that understated neighborhood spot, the one that nobody knows about, but everybody should. But it's where you have an unofficial official table, and the chef turns out solid food every single night. Mike and Ikes are NOT vegan-friendly as they contain a couple of questionable ingredients. In general, most candy contains sugar, which has always been a source of debate among vegans. It also uses fish glue, gelatin, and egg white. But Mike and Ikes do not use this pigment. Instead, they use the red 40, which achieves its color through strawberries. So it’s vegan-friendly. Is Mike and Ike Berry Blast vegan?

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An Inside the Magic team member also confirmed of purchasing these two months ago, but has not actively looked to see if they’ve been available since. While some of the ingredients are natural and plant-based, many of them are artificial and synthetically created in a lab. Also, a couple of ingredients are animal-derived (or are touched by animals). At this time, we are unsure if the assorted sour balls from Goofy’s Candy Company are being discontinued, or if this is related to supply chain issues due to the ongoing pandemic, but Inside the Magic will update you as we get information.

One fan took to social media to ask anyone else if they’ve noticed that the assorted sour balls are currently missing from the Parks. They explained that their family was on vacation this past week and couldn’t find the Goofy’s Candy Company assorted sour balls anywhere.SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 0.5% OF THE FOLLOWING: CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID, FUMARIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, DEXTRIN, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, CONFECTIONERS GLAZE, CARNAUBA WAX, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, RED #40, YELLOW #5 (TARTRAZINE), YELLOW #6, BLUE #1. Sodium citrate is a common ingredient found in food, candy, and drinks. It’s 100% vegan and acts as a preservative, increasing the shelf life of the candy. 8) Natural & Artificial Flavors Either way, though, citric acid is always vegan-friendly and no animals are ever involved in the production of the powder. It’s often added to candy to create a tart, fruity flavor and to help balance out the fake-tasting artificial flavors. It’s a vegan acid, though, so don’t be worried about this ingredient. 6) Fumaric Acid SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 0.5% OF THE FOLLOWING: CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID, FUMARIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, DEXTRIN, CONFECTIONERS GLAZE, CARNAUBA WAX, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, RED #40, BLUE #1, YELLOW #5 (TARTRAZINE).

But there is a grey area in this Rootbeer version. And that is lactic acid. Organic lactic acid is found in muscle and blood. As you might be able to tell from the name, citric acid comes from citrus. It’s the reason why your eyes burn if you’ve ever accidentally squeezed lime or lemon juice into your face. While some citric acid comes straight from plants, it’s usually made synthetically in a lab. Corn syrup is a plant-based, vegan sweetener that’s often used alongside sugar in candy and other sweet treats. It’s a simple syrup that’s extracted from corn, which happens to be one of the sweetest vegetables in the world. Other than sugar and corn syrup, gelatin is, by far, one of the most common ingredients used in candy. For instance, it’s the main ingredient in marshmallows. It’s also used in other chewy types of candy, such as AirHeads and Lifesavers Gummies. Now, Guests and fans are noticing another fan-favorite treat isn’t currently available at the Parks, which is worrying some as they fear this, too, is discontinued. Credit: Disney

Compared to citric acid and malic acid, fumaric acid is the strongest fruit-derived acid. It’s used to give certain Mike and Ikes flavors a sharp, sour taste. The addition of all of these acids is part of why Mike and Ikes taste like real fruit, even though they don’t contain any real fruit. 7) Sodium Citrate Gelatin is a big no in the vegan community. Gelatin is a substance found in cattle and pigs’ bones.