Ingredients and products
Is chocolate vegan?
Short answer
Dark chocolate often is; milk chocolate usually is not. Classic milk chocolate contains milk powder. 70%+ dark is frequently vegan, but still read the label — butterfat, whey or lactose sneak in.
White chocolate almost always contains milk powder (cocoa butter itself is plant-based). Pralines and bars: caramel, nougat and fillings may use gelatin or honey.
Vegan bars are now common in discounters. Look for “vegan” on the front or no milk in the ingredients.
“May contain milk” is an allergy warning about possible traces, not an ingredient.